by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jan 23, 2020 | Apartment Investing
Rental ownership is face-to-face capitalism. It’s hands-on. When you own shares in a large corporation, you don’t get a say in how that company is run. When you own rental property, you make decisions that affect your income stream and the value of your asset. Good... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jan 10, 2020 | Apartment Investing
“What I find so striking today is not that people dismiss expertise, but that they do so with such frequency, on so many issues, and with such anger.” ~ Tom Nichols writing in The Death of Expertise That sentiment scares me. In the public sphere, experts... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jan 2, 2020 | Apartment Investing
Many people love New Year’s. Many write out resolutions and set goals. Most of us hope for a better future. Since many people are talking about the new and the future at this time of year, you need to pause for a minute. Dr. Michael LeBoeuf reminds us that, “The great... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Dec 19, 2019 | Apartment Investing
When you were a newly minted high school graduate, you didn’t know what all the work possibilities and realities were. During college, you may have changed your major more than once as you learned more about yourself and the possibilities. When you got into the work... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Dec 12, 2019 | Apartment Investing
Do you prefer steak or pizza? Don’t answer too quickly. You probably don’t always prefer steak to pizza or vice versa. If you’re having friends over on Sunday afternoon to watch football, pizza might be the choice. You probably wouldn’t choose it for an important... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Dec 5, 2019 | Apartment Investing
Years ago, one of my friends had a side business buying oak furniture in New England and selling it on the West Coast. At the time, people in New England associated oak furniture with brothels and cheap hotels. They were glad to have my friend take it off their hands... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Nov 21, 2019 | Apartment Investing
“How do I know when it’s time to sell?” That’s a common question when I speak at a group of landlords or investors. The short answer is: “You can’t.” There’s no magic formula. You’ll never have perfect knowledge. You can never “know.” You must decide. Sometimes, the... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Nov 14, 2019 | Apartment Investing
Let’s face it, if you can afford to buy apartment buildings, you are wealthy. You’re probably wealthier than 97% of the US population. People who know your financial capacity treat you well in most sales situations. If you shop at Nordstrom, they will provide a... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Nov 7, 2019 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Lincoln and Churchill modeled integrity. Hitler and Stalin showed hypocrisy. Whether you recognize it or not, you’re a leader. You don’t control the nation, but you influence your family, your tenants, your workmates and others. You set the example. I choose to... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Oct 31, 2019 | Apartment Investing
How many people did you date before you got married? I’ll wager it was several. And I’ll wager that you considered them one at a time. A man usually doesn’t propose until he is sure he has the best match. If you want to find a spouse, that’s a good strategy. If you... 
