Negotiation is a major characteristic of being a successful real estate investor. You use this skill on a daily basis more than you may realize. Not only is this helpful in finding deals but many other aspects of your business as well. You negotiate in almost everything you do and everything you purchase. Successful negotiation...Read More
One of the biggest differences between average investors and great ones is their ability to quickly evaluate a property. The great investors can walk into a new listing and within minutes know what they want to offer, what they anticipate spending and what the expected after repair value will be. Getting to this point takes...Read More
Your credit score is something that you cannot take for granted. You may only use credit a handful of times a year but when you do you need your scores to be strong. A poor credit score will increase interest rates, fees and may even cause your application to be denied. Conversely strong scores give...Read More
There are many different ways to find deals in the real estate world. One of the most popular methods is by obtaining a real estate license. It has long been preached that a real estate license will give your business an added boost. While it can certainly help at times it may not be as...Read More
As a landlord you can’t control everything with your rental property. There are times when you think you have the perfect tenant only to find they are breaking the rules of your lease. How you respond when you hear the news directly reflects the success of your property. If you turn your head and continue...Read More
Real estate investing has undergone numerous changes in the past two decades. Perhaps the biggest change is with the number of part time investors. For years a majority of real estate investors entered the business on a full time basis. This was not just a hobby but a career. In recent years there has been...Read More
There is a lot that goes into buying a great investment property. It takes a combination of due diligence and hard work in several different areas. If you let your guard down in any area along the way you open yourself up to trouble. One mistake with an investment property can end up costing you...Read More
It wasn’t too long ago that buy and hold rentals were the most popular form of real estate investing. While the popularity of this niche has declined in recent years it is still as profitable as ever. Finding the right rental property in the right market can supply the perfect mix of short term monthly...Read More
Building and developing a strong buyer list is one of the keys for any new wholesaler. You can have a great deal but unless it sells it doesn’t make a difference. Like any other aspect of the real estate business strength is in numbers. The wider your net is the better chance you have of...Read More
In real estate you are only as good as your weakest link. You can have all the motivation in the world but you need a good team around you to make it happen. Even though you may invest individually you need the support of the people around you. Your team consists of many individuals that...Read More
