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There is no greater long term investment in real estate than a quality rental property. The right rental will not only provide short term cash flow in the way of surplus rents received, but can give you the potential for appreciation years down the road. All the while you can take advantage of many tax […]

One of the great things about investing in real estate is that you don’t need your own funds to get started. Sure, having disposable money is nice but it is far from a necessity. That coupled with the fact that there are more capital options available than ever before makes this a great time to be […]

One of the things that makes real estate investing so great is that there are different options for different tastes. A situation that you would may personally be staunchly opposed to, someone else may see value in. It doesn’t make either of you right or wrong, it simply boils down to personal evaluation. One of […]

Every investor has a stretch where nothing goes right. They struggle getting offers accepted, deals fall through, and they can’t come up with new ways of generating business. It is during these periods where your mettle is tested, and your business is defined. It is essential to dig in and work even harder to come […]

Take a minute and consider how much your investing business has changed over the past twelve months. There is a good chance that you have probably undergone some subtle, and not so subtle, changes in philosophy and direction. It is always better to be a step or two ahead rather than chasing outdated trends and […]

46% of modified home loans under the government HAMP program (2009) are re-defaulting. On top of this, 38% of the modified home loans made in 2010 are also defaulting again. Are these numbers encouraging for investors looking to cash in on great deals? According to coverage by Bloomberg, the Treasury and related agencies don’t really […]

As with anything, there are do’s and don’ts when it comes to selling your home. Some of the biggest mistakes are arguably the easiest to avoid, which becomes especially important if you are selling or thinking about selling your house without a Realtor. Here are four home selling mistakes you should consider avoiding at all costs. Pricing […]

If you’re in bad financial shape, you may find that you’re in danger of losing your home. Although it’s not an ideal situation, knowing the difference between foreclosures and short sales can help you out during a tough time. You may find that you have more options than you previously thought. Most people immediately jump […]

As we have seen over the last few months life can change on a dime. One day we are thinking about March Madness and the next planning when we can leave our homes. If you have inherited a property over this time or making preparations, you may be dealing with an extra layer of stress […]

Selling your house can be a big undertaking, especially without a real estate agent. One thing you can do to dramatically increase interest in your home is throw an open house. A successful open house can sell your home quickly, while a poor one can scare off potential buyers. Here are a few tips to […]