Multi-Asset Funds Part 7 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? A multi-asset fund is exactly what it sounds like: a fund that includes a variety of different investment types that are typically related in some way. It can also consist of just one asset class, such as residential apartments, …
Self-Storage Part 6 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? Also known as self-service storage, self-storage consists of physical space (such as rooms, lockers, containers, or garages) that can be rented out to individuals or businesses on a month-to-month basis. I was born in 1987. During my lifetime, the percentage of the …
Alternative Investment Primer #5: Mobile Home Parks Part 5 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? A mobile home park is piece of land that has been sectioned into lots with utility hookups that allow for the establishment of a community of manufactured homes. Close your eyes and think about the …
Long-Term Mortgage Notes Part 4 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? A contractual agreement backed by real estate to repay a loan between a borrower and a lender with set terms in place. For an investor, this can involve either providing financing for a house you are selling to …
Apartment Buildings Part 3 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? An extremely diverse investment scenario that can range from a small landlord who owns a few rental units to a Fortune 500 company that operates thousands of units or “doors,” as investors in the space would say. Apartment buildings …
Life Insurance Settlements Part 2 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? An investment in an individual life insurance policy or a fund that purchases multiple policies in exchange for potential returns after a stated period. Investors can begin with one investment and later add to their portfolios with more …
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Life Insurance & The Infinite Banking Concept Part 1 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? The Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) is based on investing in whole life insurance policies from a mutual life insurance company with the goal of maximizing the cash value of the policies instead of the …
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Should You Invest in Stocks or Real Estate? When I decided to write my book The Alternative Investment Almanac: Expert Insights on Building Personal Wealth in Non-Traditional Ways, I did so with the hopes of shedding some light on common misconceptions that exist in the investment world. I think, by far, the biggest misconception …
What Kind of Fees Should an Alternative Investor Expect to Pay? Today, the race to the bottom is on with most index funds found on Wall Street. This means that most brokerages across the country provide a low-to-no-fee way for individuals to invest in the entire stock market. For example, at the time of …
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What Is a Semi-Blind Real Estate Fund—And Is It Right for You? In one of my previous articles, I discussed the merits of investing in one real estate deal versus investing in a private real estate fund. Today, we’ll dive into a related topic: semi-blind real estate funds. As the name might suggest, a …
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