As the disclaimer at the end of most infomercials say “you can and sometimes do lose money” investing in real estate. The chances of this happening to an experienced, diligent investor is rare, but it does happen. 99% of the time this is directly caused by your actions. You are either too anxious in finding […]
There is a lot that goes into becoming a successful real estate investor. Not only do you need to understand the business, you need to be good with numbers and even better with people. You are your CEO, CFO, lead marketer, accountant and social media director. You wear many hats and need to understand every […]
The end of a lease is always one of the most strenuous times for any landlord. You must juggle getting the existing tenants out of the property while finding a new tenant to replace them. If this process isn’t started early enough you will be forced to settle for next, best tenant that comes along. […]
There is more to a rental property bottom line than the rent received. Of course, you always want to maximize your rent but getting above market rents are not enough. You need to evaluate the big picture before you can make a determination on the property. There are several often-overlooked items that play a huge […]
In the world of real estate investing time is money. The quicker you respond when a new opportunity comes your way the more likely the property will be yours. Over the past few years there has been a surge in the demand for fix and flip rehab deals. As simple as they may look on […]
You are only as good as the people around you. Even if you come from a real estate background it is important to surround yourself with the best possible team. What you will find is that you will lean on your team to help answer questions, give advice and provide invaluable service. This is magnified […]
Life has a way of taking unexpected twists and turns. One day you could be the rising star at your company and the next you are working out a severance package. Anyone that lived through the mortgage collapse knows just how quickly things can change. There are many investors that were pushed into the business […]
The goal of any rehabber is to get their property sold. You can do all the right work but if you can’t find a buyer it is all for naught. Many times, it is the little things that you and your real estate agent do that can have the greatest impact. How the property smells […]
There are many successful real estate investors who got their start by wholesaling. A good wholesaler can not only find deals and generate revenue, but they will establish valuable contacts they will use throughout their investing career. There is much confusion outside the business as to what a wholesaler does. Simply put, a wholesaler finds […]
There are several different types of real estate investors. Just because most of the investment shows we see on TV are about rehab and flipping doesn’t mean there aren’t other options. It wasn’t that long ago that investing was all about finding a good rental property and holding on to it for as long as […]