Article Review: The Economist on Hernando De Soto
In the September 12, 2020 edition of the Economist, the writers (articles are anonymously written by a team of staff, thus no single author is …
Building a Pro Forma
The heart of making a decision on a property is building and analyzing a pro forma, which is a document used to quantitatively explain, outline, …
What is Land Disparity?
Land disparity (or land inequality) is the discussion of lack of equality in land access or ownership. This can be looked at from a variety …
Why Discuss Land Access?
The ability to own and purchase land has been a profitable focus for me. With such land access, I have been able to make extra …
Are Rentals Worth the Effort?
People frequently ask me two questions: How do I get started with rental property? Is it worth the effort? I think answering the second question …
6 Critical Relationships for Landlords: Part 1
Over the past handful of years, I have narrowed down 6 critical areas where you must have trusted relationships in order to be successful. If …
Hello- A few thoughts on this blog!
My name is Brad Smith, and I have been interested in real estate investing for the past 15+ years. Throughout that time, I have had …