18th August 2010
Here are some tips for sellers and buyers when negotiating a lease option. It always helps to consult an attorney to make sure everything is legit.
1. Down payment - sellers can negotiate high down payments and buyers can negotiate low. This amount will ...
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18th August 2010
Most beginners start out confused and uncomfortable. They do not know what to do, are pulled in way too many directions and are lost in an information world often called analysis paralysis. They struggle bridging the gap between learning and doing. Her...
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04th August 2010
First and Foremost when investing in real estate, you must find great deals. Not good deals, great deals with plenty of equity, cash flow and multiple exit strategies. These types of deals can withstand worst case scenarios such as the bust recently where...
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04th August 2010
There are a lot of mistakes that can be made in Real Estate. In fact, many savvy investors still make mistakes or have overcome huge mistakes in their investing careers. The keys are to recognize, avoid, learn and move forward from these potential pitfa...
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03rd August 2010
The current market conditions have resulted in incredible opportunities for investors. In order to take advantage of the oversupply of opportunities, we investors must efficiently sift through the many available properties and separate the deals from the ...
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03rd August 2010
Let's face it, money does not disappear, it changes hands. So where is it? There is so much money sitting on the sidelines or in investments making little or negative returns. Many of these individuals would love to have a double digit return backed by r...
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03rd August 2010
What is a good cash flow deal? I was always taught that a good cash flow deal is when rents are 1% of purchase. In this article, rehab is already included in the purchase. So if the property rents for $1000, then you would be willing to pay $100,000 for t...
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03rd August 2010
The most important thing for beginner real estate investors is to find great deals. Not good ones, great ones. Beginners and experts make mistakes and a great deal can handle mistakes and unpleasant surprises and still come out on top. Here are some steps...
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30th July 2010
There is big money in rehab flips. There can also be big loses too. The following can help increase the probability of success and minimize mistakes and unfortunate surprises.
1. 70% max LTV - Make sure you have plenty of room to make mistakes, go over b...
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30th July 2010
I will admit, I thought this idea was ridiculous when I first heard it. Then I talked to those who have had success with it. And then I tried it myself. Guess what? It worked brilliantly. Fact is, it is a buyers market right now. Buyers want discounts, re...
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19th July 2010
Locating flips with great profits is a much different animal than finding rentals. Rentals you can purchase in less desirable areas, find good tenants, good property management and profit. Flips need more than just demand from renters, there must be deman...
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19th July 2010
When investing in rehab properties, you often run into homes that are in really bad condition. These are the homes I love that are in complete disrepair, ugly and unlivable. To many this is a turnoff and says headaches. To rehab investors it says profits ...
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16th July 2010
I love my car. It is exactly what I need. However it is not what I want. When gas prices went up to over $4 a gallon, I decided to purchase a car with cash that was reliable and good on gas. I did not care what it looked like, it just had to last me 2 yea...
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16th July 2010
When you make decisions, do you make good informed business decisions? Are you using accurate and justifiable data, facts and information? Do you use stories and information from the news to make your decision? If so, I would recommend checking up on the ...
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14th July 2010
Savvy investors are getting creative and taking control over the success of their investments. Many are using Self Directed IRAs, some are even taking advantage of the oversupply of opportunity in real estate. They are borrowing against their portfolio an...
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