Real Estate Due Diligence: 2 Critical Steps You Can’t Afford to Screw Up
One bad deal can set you way back, or even turn an investor off of continuing in real estate. So despite it not being a particularly fun topic to discuss,…
Buying & Selling
Learn how to buy and sell investment properties.
4 Ways Smart Investors Use Data to Make High-Stakes Decisions
Data can help real estate investors make better-informed property purchases, from avoiding overpaying to pinpointing the best places to invest and more. But you must have a data set that…
How To Search for Liens on a Property
Performing a property lien search is an important part of due diligence when buying a house or investment property. If there's a lien on property, it's a matter of public…
Best Deal Ever Show: Driving for Some Serious Dollars—An 8-Unit for Only $200K
On this episode of the Best Deal Ever Show, Henry Washington discusses an eight-unit complex he found while driving for dollars. At just $200K, his per-door cost was only $25K—making…
The 5 Biggest Risks of Buying Foreclosures at Auction
Flipping foreclosures can be a highly profitable real estate investing strategy, especially after a housing market crash. But absolutely forget about offering on foreclosed properties listed on the MLS—bidding at…
Best Deal Ever Show: $4.7M Profit on Very First Multifamily Investment
On this episode of the Best Deal Ever, Corey Peterson shares the unbelievable (and incredibly profitable) story of his first multifamily deal. Learn where he found partners, how he handled…
How Data Analysis Can Make You Rich in Real Estate Investments
Many companies use data to improve various facets of their operations. It can also be incredibly useful for investment functions, particularly for real estate investors who seek to maximize their…
6 Signs You Are Refinancing for the Wrong Reasons
Many argue there has never been a better time to refinance. The equity is there for the taking, and there's nothing like getting a solid cash infusion to move forward…
Ready to Sell Your House? Pay Attention to Seasonality
Seasons affect the real estate market in more ways than one. From weather to holidays to the best time to buy a moving truck, there’s factors to consider when selling…
How to Beat an All-Cash Offer on a House
Some say the only way to compete with an all-cash offer is to remove all your contingencies. But contingencies in a real estate contract are there to help everyone avoid…
3 Pre-Inspection Red Flags That Make Me Run From a Deal
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made in the past was buying properties without setting eyes on them. I think it’s very important that you do a pre-purchase walkthrough. And…
How to Use Cap Rates as a Rental Property Investor (Hint: You’re Probably Doing It Wrong)
When it comes to cap rate, there's so much misinformation and misapplication of its definition and use. In particular, cap rate should not be used to determine the right price…
Under Contract in Shaky Times? Here’s What to Do
Buying a home can be tricky under normal circumstances—and especially so during the current pandemic. If you're under contract for a house and not sure what to do, consider going…
