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It’s a fact: real estate investors who do their homework tend to be more successful, earning higher returns more quickly and more consistently than “swing and miss” investors. While the market changes constantly, it’s important to remember that real estate markets are largely cyclical. This means it’s very possible to glean some valuable information by…

Simultaneous closings, by definition, are a somewhat complicated real estate financing technique involving multiple parties where you have consecutive transactions that may occur, quite literally, one after the other. It is a powerful tool that offers a great deal of flexibility and facilitate closings when more conventional financing alternatives are simply neither practical nor available….

When we talk about success, the conversation typically focuses on traits and habits, such as education, networking, persistence, and determination. Yes, all of these are necessary for success. However, many people don’t realize the other secret ingredient: sleep. Science has proven time and time again that sleep (and a certain number of hours) on a…

Marko reviews the difference between a wrap mortgage and an AITD, which stands for all inclusive trust deed. Watch the video to hear this very important distinction between the two.

The close is unequivocally the most important part of any sale. Would you be mentally prepared to close a deal, right now, with a prospect you have only just met? Many new sales professionals mistakenly believe that the “close” comes at the end of a sales transaction. In reality, it’s an ongoing process that requires…

Whether you had a good or bad year in 2016, you will want to take a moment to pause and analyze your marketing efforts. Were they effective or expensive? Is your network stronger, or about the same as last year? As real estate investors, many times, our marketing is geared toward making a sale of…

Seasoned real estate investors recognize that occasionally their present (and future) best interests will be served by walking away from a deal before they become obligated to it. They also know there will come a time they will need to put an end a real estate transaction they had entered into with the best of…

One of Marko’s students asks: How do I buy a house in a hot market? Marko gives insight into buying properties in any market, hot or otherwise. Watch the video to hear Marko’s answer.

Starting the year off with a strong foundation of knowledge is incredibly important in the real estate industry. Without a firm mental grasp of what’s coming, how can you prepare your investing plan and maximize profit during the coming year? Knowing what specifically to watch for will help you set educated and informed goals in…

How do you stay competitive in the real estate industry? Smart and successful investors know that they must be vigilant trend spotters and amateur economists in order to keep margins high. Keeping tabs on home trends and local market values helps, but won’t help you progress to the next level. Just like in any other…