Discover Des Moines

Des Moines is a robust and growing economic engine.

Des Moines Iowa Skyline

Discover Des Moines – Midwest’s Millennial Magnet and Business Boomtown In 2023 Forbes Advisor compared the one hundred most-populous metropolitan areas in the United States and ranked the Des Moines-West Des Moines MSA as the number one place for young professionals to live. The designation is a result, in part, of investments in new locations from major tech companies in…

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Real Estate Investing In A Down Market

What do we really know about investing in a down market?

Real Estate Investing in a Down Market

Real Estate Investing in a Down Market – Five Critical Considerations Down markets can create a difficult environment for investors to decide to sell their investment property.  Adverse conditions, such as higher interest rates, stricter lending requirements, higher caps, might give an investor pause to hold off until market conditions improve… however, who knows when will that be?  What do…

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Real Estate Investing With The Lessons of 2020

2020 has drawn a laser focus on one very important fact – we must plan for the unexpected.

2020 City Scape representing Real Estate Investing with the Lessons of 2020

If nothing else, this year has absolutely drawn a laser focus on one very important fact – we must plan for the unexpected.  The extreme circumstances and resulting market volatility which has occurred since March 2020 is unlike anything our investors have experienced in their lifetimes.  With uncertainty coupled with market volatility comes a lot of emotion – primarily fear. …

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STNL Property Investments and Their Advantages

In this article, we will discuss the many advantages of STNL property investments.

Couple sitting on mountainside relaxing after making STNL Property Investments

STNL property investments have many advantages.  Typically, they can be a safer and more secure real estate investment. Looking back, it is safe to say 2018 was a seller’s market.  Although cap rates have increased over the past 12 to 18 months, certain property uses have remained in high demand such as gas and convenience stores, grocery stores, quick-service restaurants,…

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DST Properties and the Investment Advantages

DST Properties may be optimal solution for investors seeking passive investment income.

DST Property Investment Advantages

DST Properties and the Investment Advantages DST Properties (A Delaware Statutory Trusts) — are  true passive commercial real estate investments that may be optimal for you and your family. But first, what is a DST? It’s not exclusive to the state of Delaware. In 1988, Common Law legalized statutory trusts through the Delaware Statutory Trust Act. But it wasn’t until…

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