The real estate investment business is an excellent avenue to add residual income and continue to build wealth. The industry continues to grow, as more and more people become interested in starting such a business. If this sounds like you, I want to give some applicable tips to help you begin your business while paying…

When you spend time on effective marketing, you’re bound to get calls from homeowners wondering how you can help them. Whether they’re responding from an ad on Craigslist, word of mouth, or a direct mailing, knowing how to handle your first call from a homeowner can put any anxiety at rest and give you a…

Investing in distressed real estate is different than investing in the regular residential real estate. As “distressed”, the property may be in pre-foreclosure, foreclosure, short sale, the owner may have a huge lump sum that’s due, perhaps there’s a collateral issue with another property or some other situation that causes the property to be in…

Research from the University of California, Berkeley, indicates that the quality of your friendships can impact your health, which is something to be mindful of in a day and age where loneliness is a number one complaint for many people. Data suggest that those that have strong social relationships with friends simply live longer. Not…

If you’re in the real estate investment industry, you may have experienced a tenant abandoning your property. Maybe they were in the middle of a lease and didn’t want to wait until the term was up to move, or perhaps they left in the middle of the eviction process. Either way, the tenant’s decision to…

Investment property analysis is something you can learn to become adept at, but it’s going to take a little bit of time and practice. Granted, there are some great analysis tools online that can assist you, but learning the ins and outs of what to look for in an investment property is important too. As…

When it comes to real estate investing, much of it boils down to numbers. Yes, there’s crunching numbers when it comes to purchasing price, ROI, and so on, but I also mean numbers when it comes to finding motivated sellers. How many phone calls or emails are you willing to make each day? How many…

During my investing career, I’ve tested various online advertising strategies for my business. I understand that good marketing is essential to getting leads for your real estate business and ultimately, closing deals. Over the years, I’ve learned quite a bit about marketing strategies and I’ve seen people waste a lot of time and money on…

Have you ever been persuaded to buy something you didn’t really want? Maybe that salesperson had ninja persuasion skills, and before you knew it, you were whipping out your cash to get the “next best thing”. Those that have cultivated the ability to persuade others tend to get more of their desires in life. They’ve…

Those who are seeking big financial success usually look to Warren Buffett at some point in their lives for some solid advice. After all, he is worth over 80 billion dollars, so it’s safe to say the man has some expertise on the topic. Today, Buffett is 87 years old and is still giving sound…

There are various ways to make money in real estate, and wholesaling foreclosures is one route where investors can make good money. To wholesale means that you enter a contractual agreement with a seller to purchase their property, and then you essentially sell your position in that contract to someone else. This method of real…

Investing in the real estate market is becoming more and more popular, as the market continues to do well. Investors are drawn to the freedom and independence they can have by being their own boss. If you are looking to start investing without spending a lot of money upfront, consider investing in preforeclosures for the following…

Marko breaks down the 5 steps you need to make to achieve your financial independence and become a successful real estate investor. Watch the video to find out what they are, and >> CLICK HERE

Comps are a great tool to find the Fair Market Value of real estate homes. A common mistake of real estate investors is to only focus on one resource for finding comps. There are various ways you can find comps, but some are more accurate than others. > Ultimate Data Source (UDS) When you invest…

I agree with people that say money isn’t everything, because I think we all know at least one wealthy person who is miserable. However, money does matter, having money to live is essential in the day and age in which we live. But does the amount of money matter? Maybe or maybe not, but if…

If you’re in the real estate investing business, you may find yourself having to screen tenants for your properties. While screening isn’t incredibly challenging, the most important thing while searching for tenants is that you comply with the law. As a disclaimer, I do not recommend rental properties unless you are an experienced investor with…

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When you own a business, you always have competition and if you don’t go in with some strategies to help you get ahead of them, you may end up frustrated. The foreclosure investing business is not much different than any other business when it comes to getting ahead of the competition.  To do so, you…

When you go to an appointment that you’ve made with a seller and if that house fits your criteria and the numbers look good then your aim is to get their signature on the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA).  Some people think it is challenging to get that signature, but I’ve gotten enough of them…

Some people love buying short sales and others aren’t so fond of it. Granted, sometimes buying a short sale can get you a great deal, but this doesn’t happen all the time. If you’re not that familiar with short sales, here are some key do’s and don’ts to help you out, should you decide to…

Knowledge and lessons learned through reading books can have quite an impact on your life.  Whether you consider yourself an avid reader or not, there are quite a few books that can influence and change your life.  They provide valuable lessons, bring to life new passions in your heart, give you a different perspective, and…

If you’re a landlord or you’re going to become a landlord in the future, it’ll serve you well to learn how you can accept electronic rent payments. As you probably know, many people don’t care to write checks anymore and the days of landlords showing up at tenants’ doors are long gone. But beware, some…

If you’re a property investor and you’re looking to sell your property, you might want to learn a bit about property disclosures, as certain disclosures are mandated by federal and state law when you’re selling a property. To give you a general idea here are some of the disclosures that are recommended and required. Please…

When you’re investing in homes to make a quick turnaround, you want to be able to sell them fast or you’ve put a lot of effort into it for little to nothing. Think about it – you’ve gone out and got leads, found the home, negotiated with the seller to get the home at a…

If you’re a property investor who invests using my Niche2Wealth strategy, honing your “sales skills” will serve you well.  While you’re technically not a sales person, you will benefit from learning from stellar salesmen and women. After all, you’re in front of sellers who may only be a little motivated to sell, but if you…

As a business person, generating cash is on my mind quite a bit.  In fact, I venture say that most business owners are thinking about how to manage their business better and provide better cash flow.  It’s not just business owners either.  Many people want and/or need to generate cash for one reason or another…

The real estate market is now going through a shift which hasn’t happened in a long time. This has made investing in the real estate industry much more popular and beneficial. If you are looking for a great way to make money and enjoy being your own boss, real estate investing could be for you….

It’s natural to want to help people, especially those who are in great distress.  Whether it’s in your career or spare time, you want to do your best when it comes to helping people solve problems. There’s an inherent satisfaction that comes when you know you’re making the load easier for another person. I love…

Real Estate Investing can make you very wealthy, but what are your habits with money? Having bad money habits can have a negative affect on your success and any wealth you do accumulate. When you commit to embracing positive money habits, you’ll watch your financial situation become healthier.  After all, a habit can lead you…

In any area of life, following through on commitments can bring many rewards to your life.  You might hear about this a lot in leadership or business circles, because following through tends to increase your chance of experiencing success. But this also applies to your personal life.  Whether you follow through in the area of…