NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- There are many methods for acquiring wealth available across the globe today. One of the most easily accessible ways even for the new investor is real estate investing. Many people have made millions of dollars by investing in the real estate market in one form or another.

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Over the past 15 years our property managers at Pacific Crest have seen property management at its finest, and at its ultimate worst. This month I had the opportunity to interview one of our most experienced property managers, Diane Brush, on the array of hoarding extravaganzas she has witnessed over the years. After my short interview I had quite the selection of significant hoarding stories to share with readers.

Effective rent and occupancy levels during October 2012, which showed declines of -0.28% and -0.14% respectively, were almost the same as the slight declines recorded over the same period of 2010 and 2011, according to the latest data reported by Axiometrics Inc., the leading provider of apartment data and market research.

As part of the financing of Obama Care, Congress created Internal Revenue Code Section 1411, which created a new 3.8 percent Medicare tax. The new Medicare tax will take effect on January 1, 2013, and will apply to net investment income of individuals with a modified adjusted gross income of at least $200,000 ($250,000 for couples filing jointly). The tax will apply to the lesser of (1) the taxpayer’s total “net investment income” for the year, or (2) the amount by which the individual’s total income exceeds $200,000 (or $250,000 for married couples filing jointly).

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The Multifamily Applicant Risk Index (MAR Index) Report indicates an increase in national renter credit quality and applicant pool quality for the second quarter 2012 and now includes renter trends. The third quarter MAR Index value decreased two points from the second quarter 2012 and increased two points from a year ago, indicating a modest increase in national renter credit quality and applicant pool quality.

Here is how Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA performed in the second quarter compared to last year:

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Oregon point-in-time count shows 8.3 percent decline in homelessness from 2011 to 2012

On a single night in January, 2012, 633,782 people were homeless in the United States, largely unchanged from the year before. In releasing HUD's latest national estimate of homelessness, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan noted that even during a historic housing and economic downturn, local communities are reporting significant declines in the number of homeless veterans and those experiencing long-term chronic homelessness.

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Want to build a successful incentive program for your property management company? Have you dreamt about finding ways to have more fun at work and still see big results? At the heart of every employee incentive program is the ability to motivate and reward your property management team for excellent performance. In this article, I will show you four easy steps to build an incentive program that allows everyone to win!

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Q. Some of my tenants use a lot of extension cords and power strips. Is this safe, and are there ways I can help them use electricity in their homes more safely?

A. Safety is a core value at Portland General Electric, and we have plenty of suggestions about helping your tenants stay safe. You are correct: There are approved ways to use extension cords and power strips and there are ways that present potential hazards. Let's start there and move on to other safety tips that you can share with residents.

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Asset Protection Specialist Offers Disaster Safeguarding Tips

As the beleaguered residents of New York City and New Jersey continue to put their lives back together, asset protection lawyer Hillel L. Presser reminds Americans – it could happen to you!
“We’ve seen some bizarre, destructive weather in recent years – nearly 1700 tornadoes in 2011, extreme drought this year and Hurricane Sandy followed up with a Nor’easter, just to name a few,” says Presser, author of “Financial Self-Defense (Revised Edition),” www.assetprotectionattorneys.com.

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The Multifamily Applicant Risk Index (MAR Index) Report indicates an increase in national renter credit quality and applicant pool quality for the second quarter 2012 and now includes renter trends. The third quarter MAR Index value decreased two points from the second quarter 2012 and increased two points from a year ago, indicating a modest increase in national renter credit quality and applicant pool quality.
Here is how Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA performed in the second quarter compared to last year:
• Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA: 2Q12 MAR Index = 115

One loan to develop Center for the Arts Plaza in downtown and second form loan pool to assist business or development projects in citywide

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced that it has approved two Section 108 loan guarantees totaling $2,960,000 sought by the City of Gresham.

The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today, remained steady with an index level of 52. It is the third straight quarter with a reading over 50.
The MPI, which measures builder and developer sentiment about current conditions in the apartment and condominium market on a scale of 0 to 100, was essentially unchanged in the third quarter, only dropping two points from 54 in the second quarter.

Most of the major commercial real estate sectors show gradually improving fundamentals and are easily absorbing the relatively small amount of new space that is coming online, with a full recovery already in the multifamily market, according to the National Association of Realtors® quarterly commercial real estate forecast.

New single family home sales rose 4.4% from October and 15% year-over-year in November according to the Census Bureau. The annual rate of  377,000 was the highest rate since April 2010, when home sales were inflated by the temporary first time home buyers credit of $8000.

It’s not secret that 2012 was a great year overall for landlords.  Generally speaking, occupancy rates dropped and rents increased with steady demand for apartments and rental housing.  Operating profit and CAP rates also continued to be bright spots, while values gained and loan rates remained low.  This is the time of the year when we see a lot of recaps and forecasts for the economy and there have been a slew of reports fo

According to a recent survey by National Multi Housing Council shows apartment insurance costs increased by 9.5% from 2011 to 2012. This marks the second straight year of insurance increases for the multifamily housing industry.