Extreme weather cycles aren’t just frustrating homeowners and real estate professionals, they are literally changing the landscape and property trends. The U.S. seems to be increasingly buffeted by extreme weather from coast to coast. While we have seen the physical landscape and some fortunes affected already, we really haven’t even begun to see the tip...Read More

Need some inspiration? Where can real estate investors, in particular, find more inspiration? Inspiration is perhaps the most valuable commodity sought after by real estate investing pros and agents. So where does it come from and how can your get more of it? Fortunately, getting inspired, and finding inspiration doesn’t just come as a talent...Read More

Are neighborhood experts really what home buyers and sellers are looking for in a real estate agent? There is currently a big rush to become the ‘neighborhood expert’ among real estate agents and companies. Debates dominating headlines on industry news sites like Inman are even arguing what it takes to be qualify as a neighborhood...Read More

The most successful entrepreneurs, world leaders and legendary investors are differentiated by their way of thinking. Their individual thought processes may have taken them on different tangents and have been applied in different mediums. Still, one thing remains the same; they take thinking seriously. We’ve all heard we need to think BIG. Since your are...Read More

How long should buy and hold real estate investors hold onto their rental properties? There are many debates over how long rental properties should be held. Some plan to hold onto their rental homes forever. Some recycle them depending on trends and cycles. Many that have sold call it their worst move ever. So what...Read More

Banks are working hard to offload billions of dollars in nonperforming mortgage loans. What does this say about the foreclosure crisis? Could this be the best source of deals for real estate investors? More importantly, how can investors find them and take advantage of them? Note investing has become a booming business, and from recent...Read More

As San Diego real estate markets rebound, many are becoming real estate agents and investors, marketing themselves as the ‘local experts.’ It’s great to have so many bright minds working towards a common goal. However, it can be very confusing from a consumer stand point, and even for others in the industry. Who are those...Read More

Despite the traction the U.S. housing market is gaining and places like Southern California experiencing record setting prices in the $1 million range, lower priced homes are still widely available to the savvy investor. However, what are the real pros and cons of investing in low-end homes? 3 Cons of Investing in Low Priced Homes:...Read More

There is a growing niche that is waiting to be filled by savvy real estate investors. However, this particular area of investing can not only result in high profit margins, but also allow you to become a hero in your community. The real estate industry, and those involved with it, has already suffered from incomplete...Read More

Regardless of who you are, there are several real estate lessons that can be learned on the fly. Real estate is all around us.  In fact, it is almost impossible to ignore.  Thus, investors should take a second and listen to what the market is saying. You may be surprised what you hear.  Here are...Read More