There is nothing greater in life than enjoying success with friends and family. As great as the highs of these moments can be there is another side to that coin. What if things go wrong? Many investors are steadfastly against investing with people they know because of all the potential issues it can create. They...Read More
There are two types of mistakes in the real estate business: minor errors you can learn from and those that can cripple your business. While it is always helpful learning on the job you never want to make a mistake that sets you and your business back. All it takes is one bad mistake to...Read More
The real estate investing business is growing by leaps and bounds. Last year alone investment home sales jumped by over 7%. Many of these purchases were made by new investors buying rental properties. While rental properties can be a tremendous addition to your portfolio they also have their own set of problems. Even though anyone...Read More
All good investors rely on lead generation. You can do everything else right but without new leads coming in your business won’t get very far. One of the most common excuses that new investors make is not having enough money to spend on marketing. The reality is that you don’t need a lot of money...Read More
No landlord ever thinks their tenant is going to default. Eventually at some point in every residential, commercial or industrial lease this is often the case. When it happens how you handle it can make all the difference. An eviction can engulf your business, and your life, for months on end. Not only it is...Read More
There is no better way to reach potential sellers than through direct mail. As powerful as social media currently is not every homeowner is connected all of the time. With direct mail you have a much better chance at actually reaching the people you really want to target. The most successful direct mail campaigns typically...Read More
The hardest part of starting anything is taking the first step. If you are reading this you have probably committed to investing in real estate but aren’t quite sure how to do it. You may know some of the various options but are nervous to commit to anything. This is a natural reaction and all...Read More
A real estate partnership is one of the best ways to grow your investing business. In areas where you may be lacking a partner can help pick up the slack. Not only can a partner directly lead to more deals but they can also make your life that much easier. As beneficial as a partner...Read More
Everyone wants to be a rehabber. If you turn on your TV almost any night you can find a show dedicated to flipping and rehabbing. Some of these shows provide valuable insight as to what it takes to make it in the business. Others do not show always show an accurate description of what the...Read More
One of the most common methods of entry into the real estate investing business is through wholesaling. It requires limited capital and offers a fairly straightforward process. In a typical wholesale transaction the wholesaler connects a seller with an end buyer. When the contract is assigned the wholesaler steps out of the way and either...Read More
