It seems like every time you get up for a good ‘ole 3 a.m. snack these days and flip on the tv, you’re bombarded with a new real estate “guru” trying to convince you that the next big cash cow is buy properties at tax deed auction- that is, properties the government has seized for [...]
Entries from June 2009
Tax Deed Auctions Seem Like THE Place To Get A Great Deal- Here’s Why They’re Not
Jun. 30th, 2009
Mortgage Foreclosure Investing Not Working? Go With Tax-Delinquent Property Instead
Jun. 30th, 2009
If you’re hoping to get your start in real estate investing, one of the first places you probably looked was mortgage foreclosures. You probably contacted (or tried to, anyway) owners of properties who were about to lose their homes due to non-payment of their mortgage. If you were lucky enough to get anyone to answer [...]
Why You Should Buy Real Estate During Recession
Jun. 30th, 2009
We have all heard the bad news about the economy. Turn on any news program and more often than not the leading story is a doomsday report of layoffs, budget cuts, and the recession. However, rarely do you hear about the flipside of an economic downturn, which is that the real estate market is a [...]
Tax Credit For First-Time Home Buyers: Are You Eligible?
Jun. 30th, 2009
Owning a home is the dream of every one. But, if you think that you cannot fulfill your dream because of the economic recession, the federal government has come up with an $8000 tax credit plan that will rekindle your interest in real estate. The plan will infuse energy into the real estate market. But [...]
How To Get The Money From Private Lenders
Jun. 30th, 2009
How are the funds used by the investor? Q: If I loan money to a real estate investor, how does he use it and is it secure? A: Serious real estate investors need funds to buy new purchases, raise cash to fix up, keep up and rent their properties. Plus, cash raised from private lenders may cover other costs associated with the housing business. For properties the investor already owns and manages, there are sometimes occasions when an investor needs to convert equity into cash, without getting rid of the property. He might need these liquid funds to fund his house buying business, pay off a loan on another piece of real estate or handle unexpected cash needs.
Need REAL Buyers Now? Then You Need This Super Ninja Tool! 214
Jun. 30th, 2009
One of the first things you learned as a REALTOR was how to use the MLS, no? And Im sure you will agree it is a huge resource for us. The challenge is that, even though it gives us all sorts of great information about sellers and their properties, it doesnt give us a lot of direct information about buyers. And in todays market, we need to know about BUYERS more than ever!
Mortgage Foreclosures Or Tax Foreclosures – Which Investment Strategy Is Best?
Jun. 30th, 2009
If you’ve already figured out that foreclosure investing is the right way to make money in today’s market, congratulations- you’re one step ahead of most people investing in real estate. But when most people hear the term “foreclosure,” they immediately think “mortgage foreclosure”- what happens when people don’t pay their mortgages, and their homes are [...]
You Can Create Anything with Owner Financing
Jun. 30th, 2009
I want to teach you exactly how to buy any piece of property and sell any piece of property without the hassles of getting a traditional loan. It doesnt matter what the market is doing or where you live. My owner financing concepts work anywhere, and anytime. It is vital to mention that in a bad (buyers) market sellers are more willing to use owner financing techniques. Use that to your advantage!
Credit Crunch Hits Real Estate Investors with Hammer Blows
Jun. 30th, 2009
Are you having a difficult time of getting an investor loan for your house purchases? Does the increased requirements of loans got you down? Times are very different that what they were before the credit melt down. There is hope, though. But its time to adopt a new and different strategy. If you adjust your strategy you may not only find that you can overcome the limitations of what you have been doing, but it may lead you to rewards beyond your expectations.
Real Estate Investor Insider’s Secret #18: Choose Your Next Mailing List With Kid Gloves
Jun. 30th, 2009
You may think I\’m exaggerating when I say this. But I assure you that I\’m not. When you decide to mail your next postcard campaign for your real estate investing firm, consider this suggestion: give twice the effort to the mailing list as you do to your copy.