Build Relationships and Leads Will Follow

Build Relationships and Leads Will Follow Starting out in the real estate business (or any business for that matter) can be a little anxiety inspiring. The initial stage of getting off the ground is always a challenge. There are plenty of ideas out there on how to get new business, but one of the best … Continued

Buying Distressed Property; Is it a Positive Investment?

Distressed Property; Is it a Positive Investment? There are many investments that are made in real estate, most which are expected to allow the price of the property to go up. Distressed properties usually have a lower than market property value and you will need to add additional funding to bring up the property’s value. … Continued

Budget for Closing Costs, Loan Origination Fees and PMI

Budget for Closing Costs, Loan Origination Fees and PMI Once you reach an agreement on the purchase of a home, things start moving quickly. In the chaos, it is important to remember to budget for closing costs. Budget for Closing Costs, Loan Origination Fees and PMI Closing costs are fees associated with miscellaneous events associated … Continued

Benefits of Flipping Real Estate

Benefits of Flipping Real Estate The obvious benefit and sought after benefit of flipping real estate is the profit. This is one incredibly tangible benefit, particularly when the profits are large and quick to come your way. Of course there are risks. Most ventures that offer high profit also come with a high degree of … Continued

What Are the Best Investment Real Estate Locations?

What Are the Best Investment Real Estate Locations? Where are the best investment real estate locations? If you have enough experience investing in real estate, you can make money almost anywhere, but there are always places that are better or worse for real estate investments. For maximum profits, you want places that have a better … Continued

Before You Buy Your Apartment Complex

Before You Buy Your Apartment Complex Purchasing an apartment complex as an investment is a fantastic way to watch an asset single handedly generate thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars in a very short amount of time! A popularcomplex at high cap rates. The cap rate, or capitalization rate, is found by dividing the … Continued

Become A Commercial Real Estate Negotiation Expert

Become A Commercial Real Estate Negotiation Expert In commercial real estate you are constantly going to be using negotiation skills. Your negotiations skills will be put to use, not only in the process of creating an offer and working to get it accepted, but also with your contacts, brokers, buyers, sellers, engineers, and lenders. In … Continued

Avoiding Extra High Financing Costs

Avoiding Extra High Financing Costs Did you know that there are ways for you to pay less while you own more? If you know exactly how to work with the real estate market, then you can also find ways to avoid extra financing costs. By finding the right area to focus on for your investment, … Continued

Bank Foreclosures – REO

Bank Foreclosures – REO Bank foreclosure real estate, also referred to as REOs (Real Estate Owned), is foreclosed real estate that is owned by the bank due to an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. There are several reasons the home may have not sold at the auction. The most common reason is negative equity- the bank foreclosure … Continued

Assembling your Real Estate Investing Team

Assembling your Real Estate Investing Team There are several important things you need to be successful in real estate investing, one of which is a great team. I’m going to talk briefly about who should be on the winning team: 1. Your Mentor- every successful entrepreneur needs a good mentor. A guide. By training under … Continued