The State of the Economy: Approaching Your Investments in the Coming Year
An ostrich can have its head in the sand, but that won’t stop a lion from biting it in the butt. This year has been a rough one for many…
Buying & Selling
Learn how to buy and sell investment properties.
Why Are Institutional Investors Flocking to Mobile Home Parks?
The data is in about why institutional investors have been purchasing mobile home parks. And it’s quite surprising. Sam Zell, one of America’s most successful real estate investors, was right.…
It’s Not Too Late to Join the Short-Term Rental Investing Game
It’s never been a better time to be a short-term rental investor. Short-term rental investing, otherwise known as Airbnb or VRBO hosting, has been one of the hottest strategies for…
Building Rapport and Negotiating with Sellers for a Great Deal
This is an excerpt from Finding & Funding Great Deals by Anson Young. So you’ve created a deal-getting plan and perhaps even come up with a direct mail marketing…
Critical Economic Indicators Are Fluctuating—Are Real Estate Investors Affected?
There’s a lot of confusion in the economy right now: inflation, unemployment, supply chain issues, and more. As you know, what happens in the broader U.S. economy has important implications…
Why I Just Passed on a 60% ROI Real Estate Deal
Do you chase shiny objects? We’re all susceptible to them. Their allure is like a siren song for investors looking to boost cash flow and build wealth. I spent years…
Is Wall Street Ruining the Housing Market?
Over the last several months there’s been a lot of hype about Wall Street driving up the housing market. I’ve seen a few dozen headlines about how no one can…
How Long Does It Really Take to Buy a House?
It is super important for any real estate investor to be familiar with the process of closing the sale of a property. Whether you are buying a single-family home or…
How to Properly Analyze a BRRRR Property
The BRRRR method is an acronym for buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat, and it is a break from the traditional way of finding properties and running a rental business. Here's…
Investing in Houston: Don’t Go It A-Lone in the Lone Star State
When it comes to investors in Houston, agent Jodi Gauthier thinks the catchphrase "everything's bigger in Texas" can also be applied to their real estate portfolios: bigger appreciation gains, bigger…
Avoid Paying Unnecessary Fees by Lowering Your Closing Costs—Here’s How
Closing costs are expenses in the home-buying process that typically equal 2% to 5% of your loan’s value. Borrowers might be able to reduce closing costs with the right negotiation…
Beat the House-Hunting Competition: 11 Clever Tips to Win a Bidding War
There’s more to winning a bidding war than crushing other investors with your bank account until the home seller caves to your offer. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be the victor…
Is That Turnkey Deal Terrific—Or a Real Stinker? Here’s How to Know
Turnkey properties are more expensive, but when done right, they can also earn you a significant amount of passive income and save you a lot of stress in the long…
