March 2007

Can Real Estate Agents Charge a Retainer? Don’t ask the National Association of Realtors!

by Joshua Dorkin | March 30, 2007

Earlier today I read a discussion about someone in New York City who was looking for a real estate buyers agent to help them find a co-op. In their search, they found a realtor who agreed to help them, but required $495 up front to work with him. I, like many other people I asked [...]

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Commentary

Why Pets Are Better Tenants than Children

by Joshua Dorkin | March 29, 2007

Pets Versus: Children This article was actually conceived because I’m amazed that people can’t get away with discriminating against children, but discriminate against people with pets many times a day! Now, I am completely against discrimination based on race, sex, sexual preference, etc., however I have a bone to pick with society. I just read [...]

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Foreclosures

Focus on Foreclosures, 3-29-07

by Joshua Dorkin | March 29, 2007

Foreclosure Records Keep Falling Across the USA Wisconsin foreclosure rate above U.S. average, Wisconsin State Journal “Subprime loans represented about 11 percent of Wisconsin’s 567,488 outstanding mortgages in December, according to the National Delinquency Survey issued this month by the Mortgage Bankers Association. The survey found that Wisconsin had 5.65 percent of its subprime loans [...]

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Cool Stuff

Taking a Day Off in Boulder, Colorado

by Joshua Dorkin | March 28, 2007

After working hard for the past few days, I decided to take a day off and check out the wonderous city of Boulder, Colorado. I can definitely see why people move there and never leave . . . The Boulder Foothills In the foothills overlooking to Continental Divide

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Commentary

Upsurge in Foreclosures Due to Rising Mortgage Payments . . . it took top Fed officials to figure that out!

by Joshua Dorkin | March 27, 2007

Good thing we have really smart people working at the Fed . . . (please sense the sarcasm here) Fed official warns of an upsurge in home foreclosures, AJC With millions of Americans facing the prospect of sharply rising mortgage payments, borrowers and their hometowns could face an upsurge in home foreclosures, a top Federal [...]

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Economy

Real Estate Dispatch: Today in Real Estate – Focus on Foreclosures, 3-27-07

by Joshua Dorkin | March 27, 2007

Foreclosures Legislators call for new foreclosure measures, Boston.com “‘This is a crisis in Massachusetts, a crisis created by the proliferation of subprime loans,’ said state Senator Jarrett Barrios, a Democrat who represents districts from Cambridge to Revere. Subprime loans are high-interest mortgages offered to borrowers with credit problems. Barrios is the sponsor of one of [...]

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Commentary

Carnival of Real Estate Investing | Investor’s Edition

by Joshua Dorkin | March 26, 2007

For anyone who is unfamiliar with a blog carnival, I will try to explain briefly. Carnivals were created so bloggers writing about a similar topic can get increased exposure for their articles. The host of the carnival rotates, so anyone interested in hosting has the opportunity to do so. We’ve hosted several carnivals in the [...]

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Real Estate Fraud

Renters: Beware of the Fake Real Estate Agent Scam (video)

by Joshua Dorkin | March 23, 2007

I just saw this and had to share it with everyone. It is REALLY SCARY how easy it is to scam people out of their money that are desparate for housing!

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Commentary

A Few Lessons Learned on Working with Property Managers

by Joshua Dorkin | March 23, 2007

I recently had an episode with a property manager and thought I’d share some obvious wisdom with everyone. We all have busy lives and from time to time we forget to do what we’re supposed to. HERE’S YOUR REMINDER: Stay on Top of Your Property Managers! Don’t just assume that they are going to do [...]

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Commentary

Another Case of Flip this House Syndrome | A Little Help Flipping Houses

by Joshua Dorkin | March 22, 2007

I realize that the title of this post is a bit cryptic, but it will soon make sense to you. We’ve all heard of the shows: Flip this House, Flip that House, Property Ladder, and I’m sure there are even more of ‘em out there. These shows romanticize the act of rehabbing properties and selling [...]

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Landlord Tenant

Alternative to Eviction: Rent Increases?

by Joshua Dorkin | March 21, 2007

If you can’t get rid of them, raise their rent . . . Sometimes we end up in a situation where tenants aren’t the wonderful people we hope that they are. They throw out of control parties, damage the property, litter the property, have 10 people stay in the 2 br apartment, pay rent late, [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Meet the Investor: Real Estate Investing Interview with Ryan Waggoner

by Joshua Dorkin | March 19, 2007

I think it equally important to talk to new investors as it is to talk with more established ones. From the newer ones you get a fresher perspective on the challenges of getting started. With that in mind, today’s real estate investor interview is with a relative newbie. Meet Investor Ryan Waggoner How long have [...]

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BiggerPockets News

Awesome Networking Article on Bigger Pockets! Thanks National Networker!

by Joshua Dorkin | March 18, 2007

I wanted to share a fantastic article that was published today on a website called The National Networker. Written by Tracy Percival, who is now a member of our forums, the article discusses the benefits of our site in terms of networking. What pleases me most is that Ms. Percival was unfamiliar with our site [...]

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Cool Stuff

Ever Wonder Why People Move to Denver?

by Joshua Dorkin | March 17, 2007

Imagine scenery like this in the City of Los Angeles . . . I don’t think so! Shot March 16, 2007 while on a hike in Denver

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Cool Stuff

RE Dispatch: Today in Real Estate, 3-16-07

by Joshua Dorkin | March 16, 2007

Here are some major topics and discussions happening in the world of real estate today: BiggerPockets Real Estate Investing Forums How did you find your first investment/flip? I’m sure alot of us newbies are seeking insight on investing, where to look for a good buy, how to make deals and what are the right/wrong steps.. [...]

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