Why REITs Can Be a Good Investment During a Recession
Protecting your investment portfolio during a recession is an important part of finding long-term financial success. Over the life of your investments, the economy will fluctuate both positively and negatively multiple times. Protecting yourself from the downturns is crucial. With that in mind, there are some investment opportunities that are better than others at hedging […]
Upside Avenue – How to make an investment
It’s easy to start investing in real estate with Upside Avenue. Watch the step-by-step instructions on how to make an investment and start enjoying the benefits of a professionally-managed REIT. Other helpful articles 3 Reasons Why Investing in Real Estate Is Easier Than Ever Investing in Real Estate Isn’t as Hard as You Think Disclaimer […]
Which Investment Is Right for You – REIT vs. Direct Real Estate Investments
Many investors looking to diversify their portfolios with real estate may compare a direct real estate investment or direct deal with an investment in a REIT. Each type of real estate investment has its benefits and upside for investors, but deciding which type is best depends heavily on the individual investor. For some investors, the […]
Macroeconomic Trends Affecting the Upside Avenue Portfolio
Key stats and summary points: San Antonio unemployment rate dropped from 6.5% to 4.8% over the last 12 months Wages in San Antonio increased by 18% over the last 5 years San Antonio population grew by 9% over the last 5 years DFW unemployment rate dropped from 6.4% to 4.8% over the last 12 months […]
Top Tips for Using an IRA to Invest in Real Estate
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are known for holding stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other traded investment assets. But that’s not all they can do. It’s possible to diversify your retirement portfolio and use specific retirement accounts to invest in real estate and other alternative investments. Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) is a type of traditional or Roth IRA. […]
5 Reasons a REIT Belongs in Your Retirement Portfolio
A solid retirement portfolio needs more than a selection of stocks and bonds, and the best retirement portfolio assets offer considerable stability and a historical track record of weathering economic shifts. Real estate is generally understood to be a solid investment and diversification tool for retirement portfolios. Real estate can offer a slow, predictable return […]
Why Multifamily Is a Smart Investment Choice
Investing in real estate has long been viewed as a stable investment and an exciting way to diversify an investment portfolio. For most individual investors, focusing on single-family homes has long been the focus, and many multifamily investment opportunities were simply out of reach due to available funding. Multifamily investing is now closer to the […]
The Best Types of Long-Term Investments
Whether your investment goal is retirement, financial independence, or simply to grow your personal wealth, a successful investment reaps real rewards over the long term. The foundations of long-term investing It’s tempting to jump into long-term investing, but before you start allocating funds, there are a few things you need to do first: Get your […]
REIT Investing 101: Why Invest in Real Estate?
Why is real estate investing so important to an investor or a portfolio? Upside Avenue CEO Yuen Yung talks about how real estate is an important part of any investment portfolio as a diversification tool that helps you weather the ups and downs of the stock market. The key benefits of owning real estate are: […]
REIT Investing 101 Why Multifamily Investing?
Owning a piece of the American Dream means owning a house. But what if there’s an easier way to own real estate? Upside Avenue CEO Yuen Yung gives two main reasons why multifamily is a smart choice for real estate investing. Are single family homes really the best investment? The new American Dream is renting […]
