Month: September 2018

If you’ve been putting off investing in real estate or you’re on the fence, perhaps you need a confidence boost. After all, investing in real estate is one of the safest investments you can make and can give you solid returns on investments (ROIs).  Here are some facts that I think will boost your confidence…

When you want to build a real estate investment business that is successful, you’ll want to be able to analyze properties fast. And, chances are some of the properties you purchase will need some repairs, in which case you’ll want to become a master at estimating the After Repair Value (ARV) – or the value…

Most people want to be a success in life. It may be in their real estate business, relationships, or with life in general, but many don’t know how to reach the point where they consider themselves successful. They don’t realize it starts in the mind. If you have the right mindset, you can achieve almost…

Let’s say you’ve gotten a really good lead to a motivated seller. You speak on the phone and find out their property fits your criteria as an investor. You make an appointment to view the home, have a great conversation with the seller, negotiate a deal, and the seller signs the Purchase and Sale Agreement…

Due diligence can be defined as reasonable, particular steps taken by someone to fulfill legal requirements. This is especially indicative when someone buys or sells something. Due diligence as a real estate investor matters. You may think it’s redundant or boring, but it’s essential because not doing your due diligence can cause you a good…

Sellers who are trying to sell their homes on their own, or For Sale By Owners (FSBO), are most likely selling their home themselves because they want to save money. If they were to list their home with a realtor, they lose out on about 6 percent due to the realtor’s commission. Or maybe they’ve…

Owning a rental property, if done right, can bring in consistent monthly cash flow. On the other hand, if it is done wrong, it can mean a loss of money and much frustration. If you are planning on buying a rental property, there are several pitfalls to avoid that can land you financially upside down…

Most people desire to achieve certain types of goals in life. They could be personal goals, like smiling more often. Or perhaps professional goals, like making a certain amount of money within a certain time frame. Of course, there’s plenty of goals you can create relationally, financially, spiritually, and so on – it’s human nature…

Whether you’re visiting Chicago for a day, weekend, or longer, there are plenty of beautiful attractions and activities that you’d expect from a major US city. From skyline skyscrapers to the famous John Hancock Center to excellent museums, you’ll find plenty of beautiful places to visit and things to do. Here are some attractions you’ll…

There are plenty of renters who don’t have the kind of credit they need to secure a loan from a mortgage company, yet they want to own a home. If you’re a real estate investor, you’ll want to become familiar with how a lease option can help you and what cons to consider. > Pros…