Successful investors have a few tricks up their sleeve. If you are able to harness some of these skills, you can be successful too. Patience A successful investor is patient and knows that sometimes profit can take a little while. This can be a hard skill to adapt, but if you are an impatient individual,…

If you market to anyone in foreclosure you are going to get leads. But remember leads are NOT deals and you will need to become a pro at figuring out which ones are great leads, good leads and a “waste-of-time” leads. It is IMPORTANT to understand: Not ALL LEADS are Created Equal The following are…

Lease options may not be the most straightforward way to make money in real estate, but it can be done! With hard work and an understanding of this advanced investment method, a lease option (or a number of lease options) can earn you the profit that you desire. Straight Lease Option as the Lessee There…

Keep Money in Your Wallet by Keeping Your Emotions in Check The worst possible scenario when making decisions is allowing decisions that impact your finances to be influenced by emotions. Some of the most financially savvy individuals adhere to the business precept that emotions have no place in the workplace. When it comes to investments,…

Splitting commission is important if you want to make a name for your real estate business. When a business does not offer fair commission, word gets around fast and it can be hard to find people willing to work with you. There are but a few rules to assure that you are splitting your commission…

Marko shares how to generate leads for your Real Estate Business. He give tips on what to look for and how to find motivated sellers.  Listen to him give the keys to a successful Real Estate Business.

Communication is a critical component in any business segment. This is especially true in real estate where effective communication with prospective clients can go a long way in improving your success rate and your income. The ultimate goal of communication is to convince a prospect that you have the product or service that they need…

Matching the Message to the Target Market to get a Qualified Lead It’s more than a “Numbers Game” Why do you need to seek out and generate leads? It is a proven fact in all business, that More Leads = More Deals = More Profit But Marko Rubel teaches his students that the goal in…

The simplest way to explain a negative equity is when your property depreciates in value. This means that you are left with a property that you will have to pay for to get sold instead of making money off the sale. A short sale refers to the sale of such negative equity properties. For example,…

Smart investors know that diversity is essential to the preservation and growth of a financial portfolio. When it comes to real estate investments, diversity means ownership in some form of various types of real property, including commercial, residential and real estate-related securities. Geographic Diversity Investing in real estate outside your home town is a diversification…

Many people would like to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase a home without needing a down payment or using their own credit. There are those that continue to rent year after year or put off purchasing a new rental property because they don’t understand how to go about buying a house with no…

Now that you have become the independent investor of your own life, it is time to evaluate the Big Picture and your position in it. Avoid the pitfalls of a first-time business owner, prioritize and don’t get trapped in the day to day grind. Work ON Your Business, NOT in It. You are the boss,…

When you’re involved in real estate as a seller or a buyer, you don’t have to be a real estate market genius, but it will certainly serve you well to learn some foundational principles. Economists tend to look at the real estate market as an indicator of whether the economy is in a thriving or…

Marko addresses the question on whether or not they need be a licensed Real Estate Agent to invest in Real Estate.

The real estate industry seems to simply plod along, utilizing an established model to ride out the waves and slumps of boom-and-bust cycles. But the reality is that the housing market is poised for dynamic change over the next decade – and there is plenty of cause for optimism. Positive Price Projections  The housing market’s…

1. Ask for References When you meet with a potential real estate agent, ask them for references and what they have listed and sold in the last year. Also ask how long the homes were on the market and what prices they were listed and sold for. 2. Verify Their License Different states have different…

A deed is a piece of legal document that records information about the transfer of real estate property from person/party to another. The deed has to be prepared and used regardless of who or how the property is being acquired. The deed usually is one of two types: Warranty deed and a quit claim deed….

When it comes to selling a home, there are two aspects that the seller typically focuses on. These aspects are getting as much money as possible on the sale and selling the house quickly. No one wants to get a low amount of money for their house, and waiting for long periods of time for…

In today’s real estate market, can I make serious money flipping homes? With many people watching popular television shows like HGTV’s, Flip or Flop, I get this question a lot. Who doesn’t want to make some serious cash pronto? The house flipping business has proven successful for many investors over the years – there’s no…

As always, our focus is the creation of wealth through real estate, but this time around, we will also be discussing the different methods to sustain our financial freedom and wealth building capacity. Back in the day, as an amateur investor, I realized there were many ways to generate wealth and as a matter of…

Chances are you know someone who talks a lot about becoming a real estate investor, but never actually follows through. Or maybe you’ve had the desire to begin investing, but you’re just not sure you’re cut out for it. You may think you don’t know enough or you may be afraid of failing. Just what…

(Part 2 from Last week) Marko breaks down the 5 Steps you need to make to achieve your Financial Independence and become a successful Real Estate Investor. They are: Find Focus Learn Implement Review & Repeat Watch the video for a full explanation and click HERE to see part 1 of the video.

If you think that being rich and being wealthy are the same things, think again. There are many people who acquire a lot of money. They may look rich by the types of cars they drive, homes they live in, and toys they buy, but measured by “net worth”, they’re not rich at all. While…

This week I want to talk about the importance you should give to certain aspects of your business to achieve your full potential. Now I know sometimes when we start a business we get occupied with how to maintain it, that we don’t even have time to set our financial goals. That being said, I…

There are situations where interested homebuyers are unable to get approved for a traditional mortgage. In such cases, the lease option to owner financing may be a feasible option. A lease option to owner financing arrangement is used where a buyer who can’t get a traditional mortgage wants to own a home but at the…

As a real estate expert, I get a lot of questions about leases, what they mean, what is legal and of course, especially how to get the one that is the most advantageous to you! While everyone should see a lease as set in stone once it is signed, the truth is that there is…

Getting into real estate investing can be very exciting. The thrill of your money invested making you money just feels good! If you’re a newbie when it comes to property investing, you most likely spend quite a bit of time doing your research. You’ve read many articles, books, and perhaps listen to podcast or YouTube…

Leaving for Vacation? Protect your home before you fly off into the sunset. A few preventive measures to keep your house safe while you’re gone; give yourself some peace of mind by implementing a safety measures before you leave. Don’t Tip Off Thieves Many people leave their garage door openers in the cars. With a swift…

If you’re in the real estate investing business, you’ll benefit greatly by learning what leverage is, and how you can use it as a tool to accelerate wealth building. When you can really understand the power of leverage, and use it often, you’ll be unstoppable. What is leverage? Leverage in real estate is borrowing money…

America is known for the land of opportunity. The land where the “American Dream” is revered and honored. I am certainly grateful for the opportunities in America, but there’s one aspect of the American Dream that just doesn’t resonate with me. Do you know what most kids are learning from their parents and schools these…