All real estate investors want to squeeze as much as possible out of every deal. The best investors know that that saving, or generating, a little here and a little there goes a long way. One of the ways you can generate extra money is by obtaining your real estate license. Just because you want […]
The mortgage market is constantly changing. Between new loan programs, changes in underwriting guidelines and constantly moving interest rates there is no way to truly know which way the market is headed. If you have a portfolio you should take a look at it from time to time to see if refinancing makes sense. When […]
The real estate business is full of limitless potential. There are very few businesses you can enter without a license or formal education and quickly become successful. While there is great upside the real estate business is far from easy. If you don’t know what you are doing and how you plan on doing it […]
Team building is an important part of any business. While most people think of real estate investing as an individual endeavor it requires a strong team to be successful. Everyone from your real estate agent, accountant, contractor and attorney play a role in shaping and growing your business. Your business can often be defined by […]
Dealing with roadblocks is part of any business. It is not how you deal with the highs but what you do when things are low that defines your success. As most every real estate investor can attest the real estate business is not easy. There are plenty of times when things don’t go your way. […]
Every investor is in constant pursuit of their next big deal. This is especially the case if you haven’t closed a deal in a while. When you are starved for deals your criteria gets expanded and you look at deals you would not normally entertain. This is one of the worst things you can do. […]
All across the country there are thousands of people who are interested in the real estate business but scared to take the plunge. They grind through their 9 to 5 jobs hoping that things will get better but fail to make any significant changes. While there is nothing wrong with working in an office the […]
In a perfect world you would never have to worry about your rental property. There would be amble cash flow for you to hire a property manager who would handle every aspect of the property. Your only concern would be when to deposit your rent checks every month. While this scenario is possible it is […]
Where you invest is almost as important as the deal itself. In fact the argument can be made that the market the property is located defines just how strong a deal may be. A weak property in a strong market is always more appealing than a great property in a suspect area. Defining just what […]
For most rental property owners the key to the property is the bottom line. Sure, there are tax benefits and equity appreciation possibilities but the main carrot for rental properties is the monthly cash flow. The best buy and hold investors are the ones that constantly focus on the bottom line. A few small tweaks […]