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Buying a home is a huge investment no matter what. However, when you’re buying as an investment tactic and not to actually live in the home, lots of details and decisions play into how successful your deal will be. One of those decisions is whether to go for an existing home that can be fixed…

You’re a smart real estate investor, and probably already have your marketing strategy down to a routine. However, there are times you’ll be faced with marketing a particularly special property that feels like more than just another listing on your website. Listings that get special attention can bring you a very special return on your…

You’re a recent graduate, or a seasoned young professional, and you have so much to offer the world. While it’s true that the economic landscape has changed dramatically since your parents signed their first mortgage, the first few real estate decisions you’ll make are still so important in planning for the future. Investing in real…

Listen to Marko give advice on how to handle Short Sale Strategies, called “PJL” Paying Off Junior Liens. He addresses a student’s question on where to find these properties.

Real estate investors new to the business are often surprised and somewhat confused by the variations and breadth of real estate property types and classifications. They differ by source and with whom is doing the classification. Even seasoned investors may see an array of classifications that may confuse at first glimpse. For real estate investors,…

Location does matter in real estate and the old adage that real estate is all about “location, location, location” may be true, but numbers also count, sometimes as much in the final analysis so both must be considered. In the past year, it has been penned “the last few decades have witnessed a major change…

A number of real estate investors choose to buy, fix and sell properties because it offers a quick way to earn on a property holding. However, when they actually get down to rehabbing it, they realize it is more trouble than they had bargained for. And, it is worse when despite all the effort, time…

Listen to Marko explain how to structure a deal with a sandwich lease option. He provides insightful information on whether or not to provide an option consideration to the seller.

Real estate investing is no different than any other business endeavor in that to remain successful and relevant, investors need to be cognizant of and recognize investing potholes and avoid mistakes.  Mistakes, like investors, come in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances. Mistakes can run the gamut, from foolish to inconvenient, unfortunate to embarrassing, to being absolutely…

From the outset, this blog is not about telemarketing cold calling campaigns at all where random area telephone numbers are called at prearranged times and dates.  Be aware that actions and efforts of random area telephone cold calling are quite likely subject to the tentacles and grasp of the National Do Not Call Registry with…