Month: November 2017

If you’re interested in land flipping, you’ll benefit from learning a bit about the land flipping cycle. Granted, not every land flipper will follow the same type of plan, but there are some common steps flippers take to successfully make the flip. Today, let’s look at several tips to consider if you’re interested in purchasing…

When it comes to thinking about retirement, many people begin to get a little nervous wondering how they should invest their money in a way that brings them a good return. No one wants to invest year after year in something they think will bring them some security in their golden years, only to find…

When it comes to thinking about retirement, many people begin to get a little nervous wondering how they should invest their money in a way that brings them a good return. No one wants to invest year after year in something they think will bring them some security in their golden years, only to find…

In 2016, the U.S. government collected almost $4 trillion dollars in taxes, with a bit over two-thirds of that money going toward social insurance programs like Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, unemployment, etc. Social Security alone came in at a huge 24 percent of the fiscal spending, and experts say that this percentage is growing each…

Realtors may stress the importance of location when it comes to property value, and it’s true. The location of your property does matter. At the same time, there are plenty of other things that can add value to a property, as well as devalue it. Today, let’s look at 7 things that can devalue property,…

“I just want to be wealthy.” Perhaps you’ve felt this way before. You make a certain amount of money, but you want to make a whole lot more. You want to be wealthy, but the reality is that deep down you just don’t think you’ll ever get there. What does it mean to be wealthy?…

Great leaders are often followed by a great team, as a great leader recognizes that success comes easier when you have a team of dedicated people working together to achieve common goals. This principle goes for any business, including a real estate investment business. Yes, you could go out and find motivated sellers on your…

When you hire a property manager, there are certain qualities that will separate the average from the excellent. There are certain skill sets that are necessary for successfully managing properties. If you’re seeking an excellent property manager, here are five qualities that you can look for in prospective managers. Master tenant screeners An excellent property…

Getting into real estate investing is exciting, for the newbie and the experienced investor. Regardless of how long you’ve been investing, I have a few golden rules that I share regularly: Don’t write big checks Don’t jeopardize your credit Don’t make promises you can’t keep This article is about getting out of real estate deals…

According to the US Census Bureau, back in 2004 about 70 percent of people owned their homes. Today, that percentage has fallen to around 62.9 percent. This means that today, there are a significant number of people renting as opposed to owning their home. In fact, American home ownership is at its 50-year lowest rate….