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]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=48
One thing I learned is that most of the big-name analysts who were there don't believe the market has bottomed. This includes, by the way, Doug Casey. As a result, most of their investment recommendations were "defensive."

Defensive investments involve, by definition, the basic necessities of life. These are the things that people don't cut back on -- even in hard times. They include metals, industrial commodities, agricultural products and energy.

Most folks don't think of housing when we think of necessities, but they clearly should. What is more essential than housing? I think the main reason that people don't think of real estate as an investment instrument is simply that there are so few ways to invest directly in managed properties -- the EquityBuild way.

Moreover, real estate differs from other necessities in that it is all local. When we talk corn or copper, there's one price. Real estate, however, varies radically by location. So you need to invest in the right area.

Properly located real estate has several unique qualities as an investment class that favorably distinguish it from virtually every other sector. Banks and mortgage companies continue to be willing to lend 75% or more of it's value.

There are many markets where it can be rented, producing real time, ongoing profits while the income pays off the loan. The result is that 75% or more of the asset value is purchased for the investor by someone else. It is also tax-advantaged in ways no other investment class is.

On top of that, demand for rental units is exploding in many, many markets around the country. Rents are rising while the cost of money and property is aberationally low.

Finally, residential real estate is the ultimate inflation hedge. If the combination of these features don't make real estate the investment to buy and now the time to buy it, I'll wait patiently until the analysts offer me a more compelling investment alternative. Until then, I'm in residential, rental real estate and I'm in with both feet and more excitement than I've had in a long, long time.

]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=47 "Southern States Poach Businesses Amid Downturn," it confirms that the South is continuing to benefit from corporate migration out of the more expensive states.

The title is a little misleading, however, because California is one of the high-cost states that is losing businesses to the traditional South. Regardless, this continuing migration is a big part of the reason that housing markets in the South, where EquityBuild operates, remain strong.]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=46
We formed EquityBuild Finance, LLC and registered a $10 Million private placement memorandum with the SEC offering accredited investors the opportunity to realize guaranteed annual returns of 10-12% interest depending on the size and term of the investment. Investors' dollars are secured by the assets of the company which are cash and real estate secured first position notes lent exclusively to very well qualified individuals and against property with a minimum equity position of 30%.

The company is presently developing a web site along with the sales, marketing and administrative components. Talks are beginning with self directed IRA administrators in an effort to offer their clients the opportunity to invest some of their retirement funds for premium returns.

EquityBuild, Inc investors will enjoy faster bridge loan underwriting and will be working with a lender that has a rich understanding of their investment objectives and a new strategic partner in EquityBuild Finance ready to play and important role in order to facilitate those objectives.

]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=45
We've been scaling up operations to help investors and the renters who need places to raise their families. I'll bring you up to date on some of the details of our efforts soon.

]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=44 one article on this problem.

Because our investment vehicle requires only good credit and no cash outlay, we think it could solve many ailing charities' problems. If you know of a charity hit by the lowered deduction limits, please have the administrator of that charity contact us.

I believe we can design a giving program that will more than compensate. We pride ourselves on the socially responsible component of our investment but would like to do more in these difficult times.


]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=43
Read this if you would like to see some evidence that these predictions are coming to pass. Contact EquityBuild if you would like to provide homes for the increasing number of people who need them and invest in this growing market.


]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=42
I realize that a lot of people have experienced significant losses from stocks lately. Believe me, there is a way to more than recover. All you need is a history of responsible credit management and patience.
]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=41 An interesting thing has been happening that I thought you might be interested in. The profile of the average EquityBuild client has been changing quite a bit recently. In the past, most of our investors came to us because they didn't know much about real estate. Right now, the opposite is true.

Though the overall economy is hurting, excitement among traditional real estate investors seems to grow every day. The reason is that a lot of people are making a lot of money right now -- using real estate practices that have been used for generations. Now that the amateurs and speculators have been scared out of the business, paralyzed by uncertainty and confusion, the way is clear for those who really understand how to make money in real estate. And we're happy to have you as part of the EquityBuild team.


]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.equitybuild.com/blog?post=40
Part of the reason that we've been experiencing so much demand is that word is getting out. Most of our new clients are coming to us because they know somebody who has invested with EquityBuild. Another reason, I think, is the economy.

Unfortunately, a lot of people have lost a significant portion of their retirement funds because of the downturn in the stock market. They need to make up that loss but don't want to double down in the stock market.

Now, people are looking for real assets that can't be wiped out by the gyrations of panicked traders. Income properties outside the glamor locations hit by the housing price bubble provide that security. One investor told me that owning EquityBuild properties is better and safer even than owning gold.

"You can't buy gold using only your credit," he told me, "and then rent it to somebody else to get the money to make the payments. On top of that," he said, "there's the satisfaction that comes from providing quality homes in great neighborhoods to the working families hit hardest by this economic downturn. That's as golden as you can get."

I agree.]]> info@equitybuild.com (Jerry Cohen) Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 -0500