Month: January 2018

As far as setting up a business entity is concerned for your real estate investment business, it is easier than many people think. A great way to get started is to do a Google search on how to incorporate and you will get a list of companies that offer these services for a fee. You…

Many real estate investors desire foreclosures because there is usually a pretty good return on investment. Chances are if you’ve been investing for a while, you get a list compiled of recent and new foreclosures.  It is always a good idea to filer your foreclosure list because you can then focus your efforts in the…

When starting out in business, it is likely that you will have to spend a decent amount of money on advertising and a lot of time networking. Advertising is important, for sure, but as your reputation grows, this should decrease some. Want to know one thing that can help you with marketing and closing deals?…

More than likely if you’re putting your home or investment property on the real estate market, you’re going to be working with a realtor. After all, realtors do make the process go much smoother and oftentimes can get your home sold in a much faster time than you could do if you sold it on…

For many years, the general public thought of real estate auctions as solely comprised of distressed properties.  If you were to tell others that you were selling your home via an auction, they may have raised their brows and passed some judgment on your financial situation. Fortunately, today real estate auctions do not have such…

A good reputation is a must if you want to invest your resources in a real estate business and do well. But, a reputation is something you don’t start with. It is something you must build, protect and maintain in the course of running your company. As an investor in the housing sector, you will…

Consistency is important to anyone who wants to be a great investor, as it is the ability to follow through on your initiatives and ventures without stopping. Consistency cannot work unless you force yourself to act on something every day, week or month. You must keep to your plan until you form a routine. A…

Real Estate investors use a number of metrics to determine potential profits from property purchases. For example, the location of a property and the prospects for growth in certain neighborhoods will be closely considered by investors. Another crucial piece of information is the capitalization rate, often called the cap rate. What is the Cap Rate?…

Deciding whether to delve into real estate investment on a full-time or part-time basis is a major decision. Do you allocate all of your time and income into an expansive property portfolio that will make another career impossible? Or do you persist with your regular occupation and seek additional income by buying and selling property…

Purchasing a home for yourself or as an investment at auction is a heavily debated topic among home buyers. While some claim that auction homes can be bought at a discount, others vow by the private bid. The fact is that there are truths to both sides of the argument. Here are the pros and…