Mortgage interest rates have been all over the place in the past 30 days. One day they drop significantly and the next they are on the rise.  If you lock in rates at just the right time, you may be able to time the market perfectly.  Before you celebrate your interest rate reduction there are...Read More

These are the golden rules of real estate that will keep you safe and in the green… There are a lot of ‘rules’, strategies, and philosophies thrown around the real estate world. Some of them are helpful, others can be counterproductive. Then there is this set of core golden rules. If you can only pack...Read More

How can more aspiring real estate investors thrust themselves into action and achieve their dreams? Even knowing the big benefits of real estate, knowing you absolutely need it to survive, and having gained some real estate education simply isn’t enough to move some aspiring real estate investors to the action they need to take. It...Read More

Over the past few years, there has been a definite shift in how businesses market themselves. In the past, print advertising and direct mail were considered the most effective forms of advertising.  In today’s world of increased technology, a strong online presence is essential.  In addition to a sharp looking website, you need to be present on...Read More

Tax time is coming, but many real estate businesses and investors may find extra breaks to take advantage of this year. Tax filing season isn’t the favorite time of year for many real estate business owners and investors. Yes, they get to count up all of the mountains of extra income they’ve earned and how...Read More

The U.S. is predicted to be the top real estate investment destination on the planet next year, a sign of even better things to come as the housing market continues to recover. A recent report by Overseas Property Professional magazine and a survey of the world’s most active real estate investors by Colliers International shows...Read More

San Diego real estate has remained in the limelight as one of the leaders of the housing recovery but has the market already topped out or will San Diego homes get any more expensive? With statistics from DataQuick showing that San Diego real estate prices have risen 13.7% from November 2011 to November 2012 and...Read More

Real estate investing is picking up steam and many new investors are jumping into the market along with those that are finally returning to the market after a few years off. However, there is a big difference between those who waddle along doing a few deals here and there and those who really achieve incredible...Read More

Is buying a home to live in a smart move as a first investment property? Many would argue that a residence is not a true investment at all and that all real estate investments must be managed like a business. On the other hand Warren Buffet names his own residence as one of the best...Read More

Investing in real estate can be incredibly profitable but it can also be frustrating for real estate investors who rush in to wing it without getting the right real estate education and not knowing where the pitfalls lay. Watch out for these 4 common killer mistakes real estate investors make…Read More