September 2011

4 Tips for Surefire Business Success

by Sharon Vornholt | September 12, 2011

Did you ever wonder why some people seem to find success in everything they do? Are they just luckier than the rest of us? I don’t think so. What may seem like luck to many people, actually boils down to a few principles that these folks execute with great precision. Successful people know exactly where [...]

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Commentary

Should You Buy Your Own House or An Investment Property First?

by Jason Hanson | September 11, 2011

My brother just graduated from college, got a job, and is getting out into the “real” world. The other day he called me up and told me he was going to start looking to buy a house, and since I know a thing or two about real estate, he asked me if this was a [...]

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Economy

Selling Oklahoma

by Alan Noblitt | September 10, 2011

Economic Highlights of the Past Week Real Estate * Federal government considering using Fannie and Freddie to refinance loans in order to lower mortgage payments * 30-year fixed rate mortgage average down to 4.12%, the lowest since Freddie Mac started tracking this in 1971. The 15-year fixed rate came in at 3.3% — also a [...]

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Real Estate Interviews

Interview with Chris Clothier of Memphis Invest: Turn-Key Real Estate Investments & Landlording

by Joshua Dorkin | September 9, 2011

Chris Clothier is a real estate investor, and co-owner of the turn-key real estate investment firm, Memphis Invest. In our interview with Chris (45:13 minutes), we discuss a wide-range of topics pertinent to both novice and experienced investors alike, including: how to manage your portfolio, establishing a selection criteria for your properties, the need for [...]

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Real Estate

Real Estate News by the Numbers: Week of September 3 – September 9

by Douglas Lazovick | September 9, 2011

A quick rundown of the important real estate news from the week of September 3 – September 9, by the numbers: 30 – Median Age for a first time home buyer in 2010 according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Also according to NAR, the median age for a repeat buyer is 49 and the [...]

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Real Estate Investing

How Do You Find a Real Estate Investing Mentor?

by Michael Zuber | September 8, 2011

First and foremost I am not talking about a “Mentor” that costs you significant money and requires you sign up for multiple mentoring sessions, buy multiple boot camps, etc. Thankfully I can’t speak for any of these programs as I am too cheap to sign up for any of them. Instead I chose the low [...]

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Real Estate

How to Avoid Water and Flooding Damage on your Investment Properties

by Ken Corsini | September 8, 2011

As I watched tropical Storm Lee dump buckets of rain on my house, I was reminded of what has certainly been one of the most costly lessons over the last several years. When I began investing in residential properties 6 years ago, I had no concept of the devious and destructive ability that water can [...]

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Real Estate Law

Note Investing & Usury Laws: Don’t Get Bit By A Loan Shark!

by Kevin Kaczmarek | September 7, 2011

As with so many of my blog posts, I like sharing some of my actual experiences with you because I believe experience is the best teacher. This one is an important reminder about the fact that note investing requires some serious due diligence before you jump in. Usury Laws! The term just rolls off the [...]

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Real Estate

Are Home Inspections Really Necessary for Real Estate Investors?

by Sharon Vornholt | September 7, 2011

Maybe, maybe not. While that may not seem like a good answer, it really depends on a number of factors. Most real estate investors get pretty good at assessing the condition of properties over time. This process is a lot tougher for those folks just starting out. One thing that I have found time and [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Your 401(k)/IRA VS Half As Much In Your Pocket

by Jeff Brown | September 7, 2011

Seems lately more and more people wanna know my take on real estate investing from their ‘qualified’ retirement plans. Frankly, it’s fairly cut and dried if the real estate is acquired inside the plan. You either buy for cash or use leverage to whatever extent you’re comfortable. However, what I tell ‘em is this: They’re [...]

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Financing Real Estate

5 Things Private Money Lenders Want to Know Before Investing With You!

by Spencer Cullor | September 6, 2011

If you’ve been investing in real estate for a while, chances are you have considered using private money lenders (investors) to grow your business. Most people fail when reaching out to potential investors because they don’t answer the five critical questions that every private lender must have answered before investing with you (even if they [...]

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Commentary

Are Real Estate Agent Designations Worth the Money?

by Melissa Zavala | September 6, 2011

At a recent speaking engagement on my favorite topic (short sales), one of the agents in the audience asked about all of the different designations and certifications available for those who want to specialize in distressed properties. One designation that I am aware of is the SFR Designation, which you can obtain through the National [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Deciding When to Sell Your Rental Property

by Richard Warren | September 5, 2011

As a smart real estate investor you spend a tremendous amount of time deciding to purchase a property. Even in markets that are red-hot and fast-moving you analyze the situation and decide on your investment parameters so that you can pounce on a deal the moment you recognize it. But what about selling? Choosing the [...]

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Commentary

Labor Day: Who is Laboring Harder, You or Your Money???

by Michael Zuber | September 5, 2011

Well it is the first Monday in September again (aka Labor Day). Do you celebrate the day as the official end to Summer? Or is it the day you simply enjoy off for all your hard work throughout the year? Or maybe it is just the latest reason to party, throw a barbecue or be [...]

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Commentary

A Call To Action…

by Peter Giardini | September 4, 2011

There seems to be a new business model that has developed in the past 5 years or so, especially amongst financially large or well-connected corporations and financial institutions. I am sure you have heard or read about this new method of managing risk and ensuring profits; it goes something like this: Profits are privatized and remain with [...]

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