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Sep 16, 2010
The “Best” Test by Chris Widener Some time ago, I spoke to a group of salespeople in Kansas City as they kicked off their new team. It was exciting to see them get excited about making a difference through their work. The topic they assigned me was “Simply...Sep 15, 2010
It is essential for good time management not only to determine where you are spending your time, but how you should be spending your time. We are back to that 80/20 rule again. What are the 20% tasks that determine 80% of your results? If you can figure this out and...Sep 14, 2010
Time management can be difficult at first for full time real estate investors or just about anyone working from home for that matter. For most folks that previously had a job that started and ended at a particular time, the idea that your time is now just yours can...Sep 8, 2010
Did you know that… 1. The misuse of extension cords is one of the most common causes of electrical fires? 2. All habitable rooms with walls of two feet or more must have a receptacle? 3. All hallways that are 10 feet in length or more must have a receptacle (as...Sep 8, 2010
One of the hardest parts of running a home business whether you are a real estate investor or in an entirely different business is separating your work from your home life, family and friends. It is very tempting to do a load of laundry, fix dinner or start one of...Sep 8, 2010
I personally like single family homes. Everyone needs somewhere to live so there is always a need for this type of housing. It has been my experience that getting and keeping good long term tenants can be easier in single family homes than in apartments. Many...Sep 8, 2010
Wholesaling houses is without a doubt one of the easiest strategies in real estate, but it can be hard to understand the process when you are first starting out. I love to wholesale houses. You can make quick cash with no risk, no credit, and either no money...Sep 8, 2010
If you have been working with REO’s or bank owned properties for a while, you have already noticed that they are a whole different ballgame. Many real estate investors prefer to simply assign the contract to their end buyer rather than do “double closings” or...Sep 7, 2010
For many, wanderlust is just a part of life. You buy a beautiful home somewhere, settle down, have a family, but there is always a part of you that’s itching to get away. Vacations are part of that wanderlust; the chance to get away to someplace beautiful. And then...Sep 7, 2010
The second part of the lease option is the actual “option contract”. This paperwork gives the person leasing the property the right to purchase it at a later date for a specified amount of money. There is more than one way that this type of deal can work....
