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There is No Due on Sale Jail
The “due-on-sale” clause is probably the most talked about, feared and misunderstood topic in real estate. This article will dispel any misunderstandings you may have about the due-on-sale and suggest a simple, yet effective strategy to get around it.
Before we discuss how to get around the due-on-sale, we must understand what it is and where […]
Flipping Properties Works In Any Market
For years, hot-shot speculators made huge profits flipping condos in Florida and Vegas before they were even constructed. All the while, the naysayers in the ivory towers of Wall Street and academia warned of a “housing bubble” that was sure to burst as all bubbles do.
When Fed chairman Alan Greenspan said that national real […]
Always Ask for More Than You Expect To Get
One of the cardinal rules of Power Negotiating is that you should ask the other side for more than you expect to get. Henry Kissinger went so far as to say, “Effectiveness at the conference table depends upon overstating one’s demands.”
Think of some reasons why you should do this:
Why should you ask the store for […]
The Real Estate Millionaire Maker
Accepting your role as a marketer is the thing that will move you out of the rut of occasional mediocre deals and up into a level of sustained success that would not otherwise be possible for you. And this is true of anyone in any other business or industry. The person or company who is […]
How To Find All The Motivated Sellers You’ll Ever Need
You get that first magical list that you anticipate as being the answer to finding truly motivated sellers. It doesn’t even dawn on you the hours you spend typing up the letters because you’re so focused on all the great deals to be made. It seems like the letters are just burning a hole in […]
How to Spruce Up Property So It Sells At Lightening Speed
It’s easy to fix up your properties if you have unlimited cash. However, you need to keep your repairs to minimum to stay profitable. You also need to keep your properties in good shape to attract tenants or buyers. There are the basic improvements, such as carpet and paint, but these can still costs thousands […]
Get That Property Out of Your Name Before Someone Else Does
There are over 80 million lawsuits filed every year in the United States. Landlords and real estate investors are especially susceptible to liability. Are you a target? Are your assets easy to locate? Is your real estate titled in your name?
You wouldn’t walk around with a financial statement taped to your forehead would you? So […]
Explaining Foreclosure Options To A Homeowner
Understanding the different options a seller may be considering is important when negotiating with sellers. Below are the most common options that sellers may address with you if the sellers are either in default or anticipating being in default.
1. Reinstatement of Loan (Cure): This option is paying the lender everything that is owed in one […]
Real Estate Investing is Just Like Weight Loss
It amazes me how many people get started in real estate investing, only to fail when the going gets tough. As soon as someone discovers they can’t get rich in a week or two, they are on to the next hidden guru secret.
It’s the same as weight loss, everyone talks about it, many try […]
How To Invest In Real Estate In A Changing Market
I get a lot of questions from people asking, Will real estate investing work in my market? The truth is, real estate investing works in every market, but you need to learn your market and adapt the techniques that it requires.
There are many ways to describe real estate markets, including hot versus flat or rising […]
