We know that there are multiple different ways to get real estate financing. The problem is that most real estate investors have no clue these options exist. They are tricked into thinking they need their own CASH or bank financing to fund their deals. They are lead to believe that they must WHOLESALE properties for… Continue Reading
Read MoreAs some of you know, I have been getting a lot of questions from students lately about advice regarding becoming a private investor. I am starting to get a sense that we need to create and offer a training specifically for private investors, private lenders and self-directed IRA investors. I am working on creating a… Continue Reading
Read MoreLately I’ve been noticing a trending question among my students – they have been telling me they have some extra cash on hand or in their self-directed IRA accounts and need some advice on what to do with it. This question really got the wheels turning in my brain and I decided to create a… Continue Reading
Read MoreSome basic information about real estate contracts that might help you with your next deal As a professional investor you already know that it’s almost impossible to buy or sell a house, an office building, land, or just about any other kind of property without real estate contracts. But what exactly is a contract, and… Continue Reading
Read MoreGovernment foreclosures, aka HUD homes, is an important topic for real estate investors to be aware of. You may automatically think the houses need a ton of work or maybe you didn’t even know that you could get hold of these properties. Let me walk you through exactly where these HUD homes come from: Many… Continue Reading
Read MoreReal estate trainers at SREC share the secret for escaping a prison of paperwork, freeing you for wild success in short sales. By now, you’ve gathered that some of the most valuable information you’ll get from the real estate trainers at Strategic Real Estate Coach is about who you need to get on your team…. Continue Reading
Read MoreWondering whether you really need an Acquisitions Manager on your team? Here’s what the real estate trainers at SREC say… The real estate trainers at SREC won’t hesitate a moment to answer this excellent question. The answer is YES! Wondering why an Acquisitions Manager is such an important member of your team? Two words: paperwork… Continue Reading
Read MoreRepairs are a wild-card in the rehab process, and you’ve got to be as accurate as you can to give yourself the best chance for maximum profits. For each property, you will need to decide the level of work you want to do on the house. Use the following categories, listed below from least expensive… Continue Reading
Read MoreCheck out this article that I found about eliminating foreclosures and short sales as comparables. Well, it sure does sound nice -but does that give an accurate picture of the market? What do you think?
Read MoreThrough their new HomePath program, troubled GSE giant Fannie Mae is offering their foreclosed homes for sale with as little as 3% down. What’s more, that 3% can be a gift from a family member of third party, or a loan from a non-profit, state or local government. Doesn’t this remind you of the “deals”… Continue Reading
Read MoreThe days of quick home appraisals seem to be coming to an end, even at times being problematic. Lenders are becoming more demanding, and often calling for second appraisals on a home before giving the green light. Where does this stem from? Of course, from the problematic home loans of the past that got us… Continue Reading
Read MoreGrill us, rake us over hot coals, hold our feet to the fire… Four leading short sale experts are anxiously waiting for your biggest questions and issues concerning your investing business. The biggest online short sale training of the year happens tonight at 7pm EST. Send us your questions here to make sure they get… Continue Reading
Read MoreIf you read blogs and keep abreast of what’s going on in the real estate industry, then no doubt you’ve seen the consternation caused by the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC or the Code) that was enacted this past May by Fannie and Freddie. They put a code in force made sense, at least… Continue Reading
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