Derec Shuler's (shulerd) Blog

The Glass House is a high-end condo completed along the Denver Lower Downtown (LoDo) Riverfront area across from Riverfront Park. It's an impressive community and is more than a condo, it's a lifestyle with a daily breakfast buffet, rooftop pool area with outdoor fireplace, and gym, among the man...

As a broker on the CCIM track and personal investor, I can't stand the concept of buying points on a loan.  Loan points are prepaid interest where you're paying interest upfront in exchange for a lower rate on the loan.  If the loan has a 30 year amortization period and the loan is kept that long...

Denver - Inconspicuously located off East Colfax near Elm St, SenoRitas is a budding gem along the Colfax Redevelopment Corridor.  This hole in the wall, with its neon “margarita” sign attracting customers like a bug zapper, boasts some of the best Mexican fare in Denver.  Being a salsa connoisse...

Is anyone doing the MREI seminars? You buy the DVD, course material and a case of books for about $499 and are then "able" to teach the course.  Is this enough to get you started?  How are you promoting the seminars?  What's the reaction been?  How many people are currently working with investors...

As a broker working with investors, it's essential to understand the basics of the 1031 exchange.  Luckily, our 1031 partners out there are also helping us promote our business.  The 1031 Exchange Experts (www.expert1031.com) have marketing material available for co-branding.  They produce a 1031...

Just Released - A new group dedicated to international real estate has been created on ActiveRain.  This group is for members or people interested in the International Federation of Real Estate, or FIABCI.  FIABCI is the world's premiere organization for real estate professionals, including broke...

The International Federation of Real Estate (FIABCI, it's a French acronym), is holding its annual World Congress in lovely Barcelona, Spain in late May and early June.  For anyone interested in the international real estate market, this is an amazing opportunity to learn, network, and become inv...