Mark Ferguson

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Finding a BMW in a Foreclosure Property: What Really Happens When You Buy Sight Unseen

Dec 19, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Back in 2010, I encountered one of the most challenging situations in my real estate investing career. After purchasing a property at a foreclosure sale, my team and I discovered a late-model BMW sitting in the garage. While finding a luxury vehicle might sound like a windfall, it actually marked the beginning of a legal nightmare that taught me valuable lessons about foreclosure purchases. We bought the property through the Weld County Public Trustee sale in Colorado.
Introducing MarkChat: Get Real Estate & Investment Advice Anytime

Nov 21, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Categories Hey everyone, I’m excited to announce the launch of MarkChat, a new AI chatbot powered by Claude that’s available 24/7 to answer your questions about real estate investing, house flipping, rental properties, business growth, and even cars (you know I love talking about my Lamborghini!).
How to Analyze Multi-Family Properties: Complete Guide with Examples

Nov 18, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

As someone who’s bought and managed many rental properties, including my recent “Ocho” 8-plex (which has been quite the adventure), I can tell you that analyzing multi-family properties requires a different approach than single-family homes. While single-family rentals can be great investments, multi-family properties offer unique advantages – and challenges. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to analyze multi-family deals and use examples along the way.
How to Analyze Multi-Family Properties: Complete Guide and Real Example

Nov 14, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

As someone who’s bought and managed many rental properties, including my recent “Ocho” 8-plex (which has been quite the adventure), I can tell you that analyzing multi-family properties requires a different approach than single-family homes. While single-family rentals can be great investments, multi-family properties offer unique advantages – and challenges. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to analyze multi-family deals using real examples from my own portfolio.
Which is More Profitable in Today's Market?

Nov 1, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Categories Over the last 20 years, I’ve bought and managed hundreds of rental properties. While most of my experience is with long-term rentals, I’ve also dabbled in short-term rentals and helped many other investors analyze both strategies. In this article, I’ll break down the key differences between short-term and long-term rentals to help you determine which strategy might work better for your situation.
Is The Housing Market About to Drop?

Oct 24, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Categories With over 20 years of experience as a realtor and real estate investor, I’ve been tracking housing report patterns closely, and today’s data reveals some interesting developments that we should all pay attention to. In this post, I’ll cover my take on the housing market and what may be in store for us over the next few months. The national active listing count has been steadily climbing throughout 2024, though it remains significantly below pre-COVID levels.
Should You Sell Properties Vacant or Occupied? A Complete Guide

Oct 18, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Categories As a real estate investor who has bought and sold numerous properties over the years, one of the most common questions I encounter is whether it’s better to sell a property vacant or with tenants in place. The answer isn’t always straightforward and depends on various factors, including property type, market conditions, and target buyers. Let’s break down the pros and cons for different property types. Generally, single-family homes will sell for more money when vacant.
What the Fed's Rate Cut Means for the Housing Market and Inflation

Oct 3, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Categories The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates more than expected. This is the first rate cut in four years, and it could significantly impact the housing market, inflation, and the broader economy. Let’s dive into what this means for real estate, inflation, and more. For years, I’ve advocated for cutting interest rates and argued against raising them.
2025 Housing Market Predictions

Sep 27, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Categories In this post, I’ll dive into the state of the housing market. We’ll analyze trends in interest rates, housing inventory, and inflation, exploring how these factors interact and impact both buyers and sellers. While no one has a crystal ball, I’ll review the latest insights and provide my best estimates of what may happen in the future.
How High Interest Rates Impact Real Estate Investments

Sep 20, 2024 | investfourmore.com | Mark Ferguson

Categories Let’s dive into how interest rates are affecting the real estate market, particularly from an investor’s point of view. I’ll use an upcoming property purchase as an example to show how high versus low interest rates can make or break an investment. I’m about to close on an 8-plex (eight-unit building) that’s seen better days. It’s a rough property, but it has a lot of potential. In real estate, you make money by adding value, and that’s exactly what I plan to do.