Which Politician Pitched a 25% Tax on Flipping Houses?
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has proposed placing "a 25 percent house flipping tax on speculators who sell a non-owner-occupied property, if sold for more than it was purchased within…
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Andrew Syrios
What Does the Inverted Yield Curve Mean for Real Estate Investors?
An inverted yield curve has become a sort of indicator of an impending recession of doom to many investors. But what does it even mean for a yield curve to…
How to Build Rapport with Motivated Sellers
When you're buying directly from a seller, you need to tread lightly. You want to get a good price—but you don't want to offend the seller either. In this article,…
How Accurate Are Zillow Zestimates? I Tested the Home Valuation Tool Post-Upgrade
Are Zillow Zestimates reliable these days? Years ago, I would've said Zestimates were worthless. But Zillow has continuously been updating and improving their home valuation tool. The newest version claims…
How to Master the Elevator Pitch and the Nutshell Resume
Being able to quickly state your mission when meeting new people is critical to success. Master the elevator pitch and make new connections with these tips.
This Simple Advice Will Help You Manage Contractors & Other Workers More Effectively
Even for new investors, it's important to show respect to everyone you work with. This is how you win "their hearts and minds." If people feel like they are being…
The Irrefutable Advantage Real Estate Investors Have Over Stock Investors
If you want to be a passive investor, both stocks and real estate have their place. But for the active investor, real estate wins by a landslide. Here I'll explain…
4 Steps to Boost Your Bottom Line by Improving Tenant Retention
Tenant retention is a critical component of property management. Remember, it takes five times as much to find a new customer as to keep an old one! Here are four…
Why Building Rapport Is the First Step Towards Closing (Almost) Any Real Estate Deal
It may seem obvious, but it's hard to understate how important rapport is when it comes to real estate or other business. Still, many of us shrug it off.
How to Use Action to Overcome Fear and Procrastination
Don't get me wrong; it's vital to learn before you jump into real estate. But you don't want to settle for just learning, putting off the date of beginning.
4 Ways to Find Banks That Will Fund Your Next Investment
A common question I see on the forums is, "How do I find a bank to lend to me?" The answer should actually sound fairly familiar. You've got to pound…
How to Improve Your Odds of Scoring a Loan With a Private or Hard Money Lender
One of the biggest advantages to real estate investing is the ability to use OPM (other people's money) to leverage your investments. That being said, it's only an advantage if…
The Biggest Mistake I Made as a First-Time Landlord
This one's probably not going to be too much of a shocker to too many people. What's the biggest mistake I made when I first started out as a landlord?…
