Month: September 2016

Real estate investors new to the business are often surprised and somewhat confused by the variations and breadth of real estate property types and classifications. They differ by source and with whom is doing the classification. Even seasoned investors may see an array of classifications that may confuse at first glimpse. For real estate investors,…

Location does matter in real estate and the old adage that real estate is all about “location, location, location” may be true, but numbers also count, sometimes as much in the final analysis so both must be considered. In the past year, it has been penned “the last few decades have witnessed a major change…

A number of real estate investors choose to buy, fix and sell properties because it offers a quick way to earn on a property holding. However, when they actually get down to rehabbing it, they realize it is more trouble than they had bargained for. And, it is worse when despite all the effort, time…

Listen to Marko explain how to structure a deal with a sandwich lease option. He provides insightful information on whether or not to provide an option consideration to the seller.

Real estate investing is no different than any other business endeavor in that to remain successful and relevant, investors need to be cognizant of and recognize investing potholes and avoid mistakes.  Mistakes, like investors, come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances. Mistakes can run the gamut, from foolish to inconvenient, unfortunate to embarrassing, to being absolutely…

From the outset, this blog is not about telemarketing cold calling campaigns at all where random area telephone numbers are called at prearranged times and dates.  Be aware that actions and efforts of random area telephone cold calling are quite likely subject to the tentacles and grasp of the National Do Not Call Registry with…

A round robin auction is the process of selling a property where a seller moves the property quickly to sale. That seller markets and holds his or her open house, then sells the property that very weekend (normally a two day period of a Saturday and a Sunday following the advertising that occurs earlier that…

On this week’s episode of Real Estate Money Tips, one of Marko’s students asks whether or not they can use lease option owner financing on the house they currently reside in.

Numerous sources abound on the habits of highly successful business lenders and entrepreneurs.  To be one should always be something you aspire to attain. Just last year, I wrote ” 8 Habits That Breed Success”. As many of you know about me, I started my business with virtually nothing, with English not being my native…

By definition, a real estate exit strategy is a contingency plan that one executes to either dispose of or divest from a position or interest in real estate once a certain timeline is passed, a status is attained, a circumstance occurs, or a transaction is finalized. Sound business acumen dictates a real estate investor must…