In the Real World

Lease option used to be the strategy of choice but no more.

NOW is a good time to be buying real estate…Believe it or not, interest rates are still at historic lows and better yet, property prices ARE coming down, and this is why it is a great time for those who would like to pursue one of the best investment opportunities available.

One should realize that real estate is a long term investment that with time will always increase over the long term. This has been the case throughout history. It has been proven that one cannot “time” any investment market. Those values on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis may go up or down, but overall, real estate has always trended up over the long term – returning better overall than any other investment index.

Look at what’s happened in 2006 and the current market condition of 2007. The “frenzy” in the Real Estate market has faded as speculators leave the market and prices are no longer driven by speculation plus the lure of easy and low priced credit. Property values have become more normalized. We are seeing these corrections in pricing already resulting in some real bargains out there.

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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor shifting economy makes it a challenge to keep on top of what’s new, what works and what doesn’t. We firmly believe that it’s impossible to do it all alone. We hope you will continue to be a part of our circle and contribute your ideas or questions for a long time to come.

Why we are called Acquisition Affiliates…

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Even experienced real estate investors can make serious mistakes and end up in big trouble. Beginners are even more vulnerable with the rapidly shifting market that exists today. Gaining knowledge and working as a team is the way to survive in these difficult times. There are a few mistakes that the beginning investor can make that will take kill their profits and their enthusiasm. Acquisition Affiliates, LLC (A2LLC) a Michigan-based company is determined to help investors avoid the deadly mistakes and contribute to improving the Michigan housing market. A2LLC has launched their web site to provide assistance for investors. The company offers a free report to visitors of the web site entitled, “Top 10 Deadly Real Estate Investor Mistakes.”

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Acquisition Affiliates, LLC (A2LLC), a Michigan company, opened its doors for business on November 20, 2007 to answer the many needs of the real estate market, especially in Michigan where foreclosure rates are among the highest in the nation. The principles noticed that even though there are many, so called, bargains, there is very little [...]

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