6 Ways to Minimize Risk in Dubai Real Estate Investments
Real estate is the oldest and largest asset class in the world – partly because of its success at generating returns but also because of its perceived simplicity. Not everyone owns stocks and bonds, but everyone has lived in a home and paid rent to a landlord or bought and sold their homes when moving. […]
Why are Investors flocking to Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)?
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is one of the hottest areas for real estate investment in the Dubai property market, with Bayut’s Dubai Property Market Report ranking it as one of the most lucrative areas for buying luxury property in the city. Why? What is Jumeirah Beach Residence? Located within the Dubai Marina, and along the […]
The Importance of the Real Estate Cycle
As a real estate investor, timing the real estate cycle is essential. Real Estate regularly goes through multi-year cycles of boom and bust periods, just like any other long-running asset class or trend. Generally, real estate cycles can be closely tied to the economy. However, you can’t assume that the housing market would do well […]
What Are “REIPs”: How Do They Differ From REITs?
For thousands of years, real estate investing has been reserved for the rich, and thanks to advances in finance and hedge funds, it’s only gotten easier for them as they can invest through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). They were the only ones to have the capital and connections to break into this trillion-dollar asset […]
Short-Term Vs Long-Term Rental Investing
Many tend to assume that real estate investment is a long-term game – and yes, it is when it comes to your investment horizons. However, many investors today still believe that rental contracts must also be on a long-term basis i.e. bringing in tenants on a year or multi-year long lease and generate rental income […]
How SmartCrowd Makes Real Estate Investing Easier
Real Estate is the oldest and largest asset class in human history. You’d think it would be the most advanced asset class of all but for far too long, it’s been stuck in the dark ages. Traditionally, you need huge capital to afford the property itself and to cover its huge purchase costs. Not only […]
