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Dec 21, 2011
One of the toughest things about the economy for rehabbers is not just getting the houses sold when they are finished, but finding buyers that can get financing. Ken Corsini posted a great article on the Bigger Pockets Blog about this very subject. Everyone should...Dec 16, 2011
Today we are going to talk about 12 common real estate terms used by real estate investors. When you are just starting out, some of the terms and abbreviations seasoned real estate investors use in their conversations can be confusing. Did you ever find yourself...Dec 15, 2011
My belief is that it's “not really when they first say no.” I prefer to think of that first no as “not right now.” I never take a seller off my list just because they have said no to my offer. When someone asks me when I take a seller off my list, I always tell...Dec 8, 2011
At this time of year, we should all think about keeping our homes safe from some of the common hazards that go along with Christmas trees and decorations, both interior and exterior lights, and of course fireplaces. If you have rental property, this is a great...Dec 5, 2011
Everyone is familiar with home inspections where Realtors and homebuyers are concerned. But more and more, real estate investors find themselves dealing with home inspections when they sell one of their properties. So how do you know if you’re getting a qualified...Dec 2, 2011
I looked at a house yesterday that we will call the “apartment house”. It is in an area that I have had great success wholesaling property to other real estate investors. This home is in a typical lower income blue collar neighborhood of mostly 2 bedroom homes. I...Nov 22, 2011
I have been a big fan of Maren Kate and her “Escaping the 9 to 5” blog ever since I first discovered it a couple of years ago. She is a young entrepreneur that is an inspiration to everyone that is lucky enough to find her. She wrote a very insightful...Nov 18, 2011
Learn how to Negotiate Like a Pro by Changing the Seller's Expectations I believe one of the toughest skills to master (especially when you are a brand new real estate investor) is negotiating. This is such a critical part of our business yet for most of us, it...Nov 15, 2011
I would like to think that there is a fool proof formula for putting deals together; one where sellers are agreeable, easy to work with and everything goes according to plan. But the truth is that it rarely happens that way. Today I want to talk about the psychology...Nov 11, 2011
This has been a topic that has been often misunderstood especially new real estate investors. They all seem to look at this as being a “problem”. Check out this article that I wrote for Bigger Pockets that makes this process easy to understand. Read...