There are many ways to get started in the real estate investing business. If you talk to ten investors you may hear ten different stories about how they began investing. A common starting point is renting a primary residence. This method was particularly popular last decade just after the market collapsed. Many homeowners who could […]
The real estate investing business is never stagnant. You are always looking to stay one step ahead of the market and on top of your portfolio at all times. With home values rising in recent years you may be thinking of how to best take advantage of it. There are two main options for pulling […]
From the outside self-managing rental properties looks like a breeze. You find good tenants, give them the keys and simply wait for rent checks every month. As any experienced landlord can tell you this is not exactly how things really go. You are constantly on call waiting for something to happen. Things can be great […]
As you are just getting your investing business going you may be looking for ways to earn secondary income. Even if you have a successful business there are things you can do to maximize your earning potential. One of the best ways to earn money inside of the real estate business is by getting licensed. […]
There are dozens of ways to get involved in real estate. You could dive into the world of rehabs, find a partner to invest with, wholesale or develop a rental property portfolio. Regardless of your niche it is always important to think outside the box for your next investing opportunity. On the surface investing in […]
Fix and flip real estate investing is largely about the numbers. The better grasp you have on the numbers the better decisions you will make. Even a small increase from your initial estimate may not seem like much but has a huge impact on the bottom line. Conversely, a large oversight in the repair estimate […]
As a real estate investor, you are the leader of your investing team. Even though real estate may seem like an individual effort the most successful investors know just how important the people around them are. Your real estate agent, attorney, accountant, mortgage broker, property manager and contractor all play an important role in your […]
The real estate business is filled with investors who wish they started earlier. There are many stories of people who hung around the business for years before they finally dove in. They were worried about their lack of knowledge, lack of contacts or simply afraid to make a mistake. While there is nothing you can […]
Everybody wants to invest in real estate. Over the past decade there has been a sharp increase in real estate popularity and demand. There are literally dozens of shows dedicated to buying, selling or fixing up real estate. If you turn on the TV almost any night you can find a real estate show right […]
It is important to constantly remember that you are running a business. Generating leads and closing deals doesn’t mean much if you don’t feel the impact on your bottom line. Everything you do must be done with the thought of your businesses economy in mind. Closing a rehab deal sounds great on the surface but […]