High-risk real estate speculating and investing is like walking a tightrope. It’s not for everyone. If you are a risk-averse person and investor, here are some guidelines to keep you on a more conservative path: Avoid highly volatile real estate. Don’t be lured into recession-prone properties such as hotels, senior housing, and oil/gas properties. Don’t take on too much debt. It’s tempting to borrow against real estate holdings and frequently… Read More
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN REAL ESTATE INVESTING: FRIEND OR FOE?
Perhaps you haven’t realized it, but Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already made deep inroads into the world of Real Estate Investment. Don’t reach for your smelling salts, it’s a good thing. Some of the most common uses of AI in the world of the investor are Predictive Analytics, 3D Modeling, Smart Home Devices, and Property Management. When you see an estimate on the value of a property, it’s usually based… Read More
How Atlanta Owners Can Measure Business Value Correctly
There’s this comparative analogy about what makes something American that people like to use: “as American as apple pie.” But, I kind of think we should update that comparison to “as American as starting a small business.” Not as catchy, I know (or as yummy). But, it’s just the truth. Small business ownership is the epitome of independence. Don’t want to work for someone else? Don’t want to depend on… Read More
When Your Atlanta Business Might Need a Valuation
We’re nearing June 30 (the mid-year marker), which is a very smart time to move into a different gear in examining your business’s financial situation. Because, like the good business owner that you are, I’m sure you kicked off Q1 with a bunch of exciting goals and objectives for 2023. So, now that we’re nearing the end of H1, it’s a good idea to check in on those goals. Consider… Read More
Business Valuation: Knowing Your Atlanta SMB’s Worth
Although it’s a relatively new federal holiday, Juneteenth carries with it a weighty significance. In the official declaration via the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln wrote:“I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free…” This holiday which we celebrated nationwide this week marks the crucial moment when our nation took a big step toward valuing… Read More
Alternative Small Business Financing Options for Atlanta SMBs
I’ve talked to you before about the ERC scams running rampant and how to steer clear of them, but there’s a recent update worth mentioning: They’re also partially responsible for the IRS’s delay in issuing ERC refunds — especially for small businesses. And funds like that could be exactly the kind of boost needed for struggling businesses. Now, maybe the ERC credit isn’t for your Atlanta business (or you’ve already received… Read More