Tag: real estate investment
5 Ideas to Revive Retail
As a real estate broker with over 1,000 transactions in the Pittsburgh area and a former T-Mobile USA retail manager, I’ve seen the highs and lows of retail firsthand. My corporate retail career taught me invaluable lessons, forged lifelong friendships, and showed me that work can—and should—be enjoyable. Recently, a multi-day power outage at my…
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The Decline American Malls – A Huge Opportunity
The American shopping mall, once a vibrant symbol of suburban life and consumer culture, is facing an uncertain future. Many predict that malls are on the brink of extinction, and while I partially agree, the reality is more nuanced. The era of every major city boasting 5–10 thriving malls is likely over, as evidenced by…
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Why Ignoring Capital Expenditures When Buying Real Estate Sets You Up for Failure
Real estate investing can be a golden ticket to financial freedom—steady cash flow, tax advantages, and long-term appreciation. But for every success story, there’s a cautionary tale of an investor blindsided by unexpected costs. One of the most overlooked culprits? Capital expenditures, or CapEx. Failing to account for these major, inevitable expenses when purchasing a…
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