March 2010

Why Never Taking ‘No’ For an Answer Will Make You Wealthy

by Jason Hanson | March 7, 2010

My latest deal will show you how to make more money, even on leads you thought were dead. But first, it amazes me how many people hear the word ‘no’ and give up so quickly. It’s because society has brainwashed us since we were little and few people ever overcome this brainwashing. (But those who [...]

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Real Estate News

The Ten Best in RE.net This Week: Mar. 6, 2010 Edition

by Dean Ouellette | March 6, 2010

1 ) CDPE – Certified Disaster of Proportions that are Epic – So I don’t make it a secret that I am not a big fan of designations. I think designations are mostly a way for NAR to make money every year with renewal feels for continuing to use those designations, than they are a [...]

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Real Estate Investing

A Tale of Two Real Estate Joint Ventures: Success vs. Failure

by John Fedro | March 6, 2010

The old saying goes “two heads are better than one.” Out of all the real estate transactions I have been a part of, some of my favorite deals were the JV deals I have done with a partner. Working a real estate investing deal with someone else can greatly increase profits, productivity and results. [...]

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green real estate

Why Smart Investors are Going Green

by Jim Simcoe | March 5, 2010

I am a tree-hugging capitalist. If you’re a real estate investor, you should be as well. Going green is the single greatest advantage for any real estate investor in any real estate market. Why? Four main reasons: Bigger Pockets- Put simply, green properties sell (or rent) faster and for more money. Green properties cost less [...]

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Real Estate Wholesaling

How to Sell Your Wholesale Real Estate Deals in 7 Days or Less

by Stephani Davis | March 4, 2010

Last week I put a property under contract with the intent of wholesaling it to one of the investors on my buyers list. Unfortunately, the guy I had in mind for the property ended up passing on the deal, and so did everyone else on my list. I started to sweat a little bit, but [...]

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Commentary

Change is Invetiable… Your Success in Real Estate Is Not!

by Peter Giardini | March 4, 2010

I got a phone call yesterday from one of my clients. This client doesn’t make millions, yet she has studied her market, picks her deals carefully, has learned to manage the entire process with precision, and her profits continually reinforce her approach. In short, she is successful! So, why would she be calling with essentially this question; [...]

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Realtors

Traits of a Great Real Estate Agent

by J Scott | March 3, 2010

Last week, my BiggerPockets.com blog article discussed the pros and cons of “Getting Your Real Estate License”… With that post in mind, I wanted to throw out some additional thoughts for those people who want to or plan to get their license to buy/sell their own properties. While the logistical parts of being a real [...]

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Financing Real Estate

What’s ‘Good’ Leverage? Maybe Not What You Thought

by Jeff Brown | March 2, 2010

“So, tell me about that deal you were talkin’ about last weekend. How’d it go?” “Man, got some incredible leverage — just 10% down, owner carried a monster second, and get this — the interest is just 6%. No credit check, not nothin’. It closed Friday, and I’m jazzed.” “Geez, sounds good, but with so [...]

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Commentary

Not Seeing The Foreclosed Forest From The Trees

by Charles Feldman | March 2, 2010

It is easy and often dangerous to jump on any one set of figures as proof of an emerging trend, tempting though it may be. But when times are tough, like they are now, a lot of people who should know better are too quick to pounce on statistics that may be creating a false [...]

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Mortgages & Lending

Jumbo Loans: A General Guide

by Justin McHood | March 2, 2010

The jumbo loan market is active to the point where it is possible to get a loan, but you may have to hunt around for a while.

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Housing

Housing Shortage Looms

by Ryan Hinricher | March 1, 2010

Last week’s new home sales data for January produced a new seasonal adjusted annual rate (SAAR) at a record low of 309,000 units. This is a big drop from December’s 348,000 sales (SAAR). Although builders’ confidence is improving, the numbers have yet to show a turnaround in new construction. While this is accelerating the natural [...]

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Real Estate News

A Real Estate Oasis in the Desert Dries Up

by Richard Warren | March 1, 2010

Here’s a great idea – let’s buy a huge parcel of land in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Are you with me so far? Then we’ll dig a really, really big hole and fill it with water. Seriously, stay with me here. Next we’ll put in not one, but three super high-end golf courses. [...]

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