Investing in real estate can be a daunting task. Not only do you need to know your market and understand the process you also need to line up financing and build a solid team around you. This can be increasingly difficult if you are working forty plus hours a week while trying to balance your […]
Real estate auctions are a great way to acquire property. Whether you are looking at tax lien or foreclosure auctions there are a few things you can do to give yourself the best possible chance for success. As high as the potential upside is at auctions you can also lose money if you are not […]
Marketing and lead generation is often a source of constant struggle for any small business. By converting just a few extra leads into deals you will see a substantial increase in your bottom line. Instead of spending more money on marketing you should focus on conversion. There are many subtle actions you can take that […]
There is a different mindset that comes with going into business by yourself. As a self-employed real estate investor the buck stops with you. There is no boss pushing you to hit a quota or telling you to stay on top of your clients. There is usually nobody in the office to bounce questions off […]
There are several different people that play a hand in your real estate success. Even though real estate investing is thought of as an individual endeavor the best investors surround themselves with the best team. Getting these people in place is often more about you and your personality than anything else. People in any profession […]
Flipping real estate is not as easy as it looks. For all of the success that is available there is another side of the coin. One out of every ten deals will end up being far less profitable than you anticipate. If the problems in the deal are dramatic enough there is a chance that […]
Wholesaling is a great way for new investors to get started in the real estate business with limited capital and experience. As a wholesaler you act as the bridge between the seller and buyer. You find discounted deals and pass them along to an end investor who ultimately purchases the property. For your work you […]
Almost every business goes through a lull at some point. Even the most successful businesses have periods or down times of stagnant growth. It is what you do during these times that often define your business. If you accept that things will never get any better they probably won’t. However by making minor tweaks to […]
There are many different ways to get started as a real estate investor. In most cases your age, goals, income and capital reserves dictate where, when and how you will invest. Many investors feel they have to wait to enter the business until they establish a portfolio or have tens of thousands of dollars in […]
In any business improving the bottom line is always the bottom line. If your business isn’t profitable any volume you may have or contacts you develop really doesn’t matter. You need to constantly look for ways where you can increase revenue while decreasing expenses. Sometimes in the midst of running a business it is easy […]