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If you’re still skeptical about the real estate market, you should take note that almost all relevant metrics continue showing improvement. The one troubling metric lately has been rising interest rates. Rates began inching up after the Federal Reserve announced last June that it would begin easing off it’s bond buying program that has kept […]
Overall, hard money lenders generally value real estate in the same ways as investors and other real estate professionals. As an investor, you should know your local market inside out. You should instinctively have a good idea of the property value after a brief inspection. What’s different for hard money lenders is they typically lend […]
The title is a tough question to answer on several levels. The answer is “yes” hard money is a hassle when it comes to the cost and terms of the loan. The answer is “no” when you have a great deal but you need immediate cash to close it. Beginning and Experienced Investors The answer […]
Technology has become so important to real estate professionals that the National Association of Realtors® has created a separate department tracking technology development and usage by real estate professionals. Recently, they conducted a national survey of real estate professionals regarding the technology they use and how important it is to their business. I think you’ll […]
From the steady stream of comments on the previous article about flipping houses, it’s clear that many investors have remained in the flipping market because they believe capital requirements for the hold and rent market don’t deliver the higher level of returns that the flipping market does. By the Numbers Certainly, some flipping investors are […]
Before getting into the real estate investment business, be sure you understand all of the potential profit possibilities. Here we look at the primary three. One appeal about real estate investing is that it’s mostly a passive income stream. That allows you to learn the ropes while keeping your day job. You gain a second […]
Buying an investment property “subject to the existing financing” has appeal for several reasons. Today’s strict mortgage qualification requirements are one of them. If an investor has a blemish on their credit history, he or she will likely be denied a new mortgage for a house they want to purchase. Banks have also tightened their […]
The way to achieve your real estate investment business goals is by being very clear what your goals are and having a plan to attain them. For many people, the primary real estate investment business goal is creating a passive and massive income stream. Passive income is having monthly checks come into your business while […]
There is no silver bullet to always selecting perfect tenants for your rental properties. However, having a consistent and reliable process greatly improves your chances of keeping your investment properties in good shape and occupied by tenants paying rent on time. It begins with the first contact whether that is by telephone or email. Regardless […]
Today’s market remains being about finding private money to finance your real estate deals. Finding the money isn’t that difficult to accomplish. However, closing the deal with your money partner won’t happen unless you go about it the right way. Presenting an opportunity to a money partner is about selling two things. First, is selling […]
