August 2005

The biggest mistake in real estate investing

by Joshua Dorkin | August 29, 2005

In an effort to learn what mistakes others made investing, member Marks asked What was your biggest mistake investing? I saw this and had some ideas about how people would respond, but I was a bit shocked to see how simple the answer was. Not getting involved in good investments, was the biggest mistake quoted. [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Lamest Excuses for Late Rent by Tenants

by Joshua Dorkin | August 13, 2005

In an effort to entertain our readers, I return to our forums. One of our users, All Cash, asked what excuses people got from their tenants when the rent was late or simply did not show up. I’ll give you a few great ones our members have heard: Las Vegas Real Estate – “I had [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Fair market rental value

by Joshua Dorkin | August 12, 2005

Fair market rental value is just another step in the process of evaluating your investment property! Rental values in most areas vary over time, market location, population need, community growth and community cost of living! Rental values can also serve as an indicator of new and upcoming communities to invest in and serve as an [...]

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Mortgages & Lending

Mortgage Rates up 6 Weeks in a Row

by Joshua Dorkin | August 11, 2005

Freddie Mac indicated that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.89 for the week, topping a 6 week rally in rates.

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Real Estate Investing

Flat Fee or Full Commission Real Estate?

by Joshua Dorkin | August 4, 2005

Buyers and Sellers of real estate today have many more options then they did in the past. Not only can you go FSBO, or with an agent, you now can pick from a variety of agent options. While the trend of late has been a reduction in commissions from the full 6% of past times [...]

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Real Estate

Confronting Foreclosure instead of Hiding from it

by Joshua Dorkin | August 2, 2005

The Mortgage Daily News just posted a really good article that touts facing foreclosure head on instead of running away. Explaining loan workouts and deeds in lieu of foreclosure, the article looks at great options for those who have to deal with the homeowner’s most feared problem.

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