Your contract with a buyer’s agent will usually stipulate that the agent’s commissions - typically about 3 percent - be paid out of the seller’s proceeds at closing. Does that mean the seller pays? Well it does and it doesn’t. Since you, the buyer are the one taking the cash to the table and the...Read More
Negotiation is a direct part of almost everything you do in the world of real estate. In addition to negotiating the best possible price on every offer you make, you negotiate with your contractor, property manager and possibly even tenants without even knowing it. The better you are at negotiation the greater impact you will...Read More
As a fix and flip investor your work isn’t done until you sell the property. You can do everything right along the way but the payoff only happens when you find an end buyer. Getting to this point can be very stressful. Your business may be in a holding pattern until you can unload the...Read More
The best real estate investors typically surround themselves with the best team. They understand that in business you are only as good as the people around you. One of the key members of any investing team is a real estate agent. Finding the right agent gives you access to more deals as well as the...Read More
As a real estate investor it is easy to get influenced by the people around you. With every networking meeting and investment club you can hear a different way to run your business. Sometimes the advice is sound and can change the way you do things. In most cases what works for someone else does...Read More
The most successful real estate investors recognize the importance of surrounding themselves with a solid team. Not only does a strong team help in reaching your goals but it makes your life that much easier. Instead of trying to do every task yourself you will be comfortable letting go and focusing on other areas. Anyone...Read More
When you find a property you really want you need to go the extra mile to get it. It can be very demoralizing tracking a property for months only to have it end up with someone else. In most cases buyers who know how to negotiate best end up with more deals. Successful negotiation doesn’t...Read More
To be a great real estate investor you need to follow rules. The rules you create will help guide you in everything you do. Without rules it is easy to jump at every new property that hits the market. Without a set of defined rules you can end up with properties that aren’t really profitable. ...Read More
One of the most popular debates in the real estate community is whether or not to obtain your real estate license. For every investor who says it doesn’t have an impact there is another who will tell you how it has transformed their career. Like most everything else in real estate it depends on your...Read More
Even the most casual sports fan has probably heard about the great run the Golden State Warriors are on this year. For those who haven’t the Warriors won an NBA record 73 games this year and are well on their way to back to back championships. While they are led by MVP Stephen Curry they...Read More
