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Flipping 3 min read

Dec 04, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

Flippers: Save on Trash Outs AND Help the Community With This Tip

If you’re doing fix & flips, 90% of the time you’ll need to do a trash out before you start any updating. For those not familiar with the term, a…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 3 min read

Oct 15, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

3 Fundamental Tips for Real Estate Investing Newbies

Few things in life come easy; rarely are any of us blessed with enough God-given talent to become experts at anything without failing (a lot) first. Opportunities to become rich…

Personal Development & Goals 3 min read

May 10, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

Are You Where You Want To Be In 2014?

It seems like it wasn’t that long ago that we were clinking champagne glasses at midnight, conjuring ideas to make 2014 bigger and better than years prior and setting goals…

Flipping 1 min read

May 03, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

New Report: Is House Flipping Almost Dead?

RealtyTrac is reporting that the rates of returns on house flips has risen, although the slowdown in price appreciation is making investors more cautious. In their latest report, RealtyTrac is…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 4 min read

Apr 27, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

3 Real Estate Investing Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask [With Video]

Here’s the top real estate investing questions you’ll have to ask at some point in your career, but might be too afraid to ask. So I’ll ask them for you!…

Real Estate Marketing 4 min read

Apr 21, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

Game Changer: How to Identify Motivated Customers

Sometimes it takes a galactic slap in the face to wake you up from repeating stupid mistakes, doesn’t it? Even a seasoned pro can use a reminder every once in…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 4 min read

Apr 05, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

How to Invest in Real Estate While Earning Minimum Wage

The draw to the late-night infomercials, books, and DVD programs that boast a “no money down, no hassle, no experience needed” real estate transaction is for a reason; it appeals…

Real Estate Business Management 3 min read

Mar 22, 2014Jan 27, 2024 Tracy Royce

Should I Keep my Property as Rental? 3 Questions You Should be Considering

Many beginner or speculator-type real estate investors think that the crux of real estate investing is finding a distressed property, fixing it up, and selling for top profit. Keeping it…

News & Trends 3 min read

Mar 08, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

Relief Act Expiration Leaves Underwater Homeowners Troubled

The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 allowed homeowners who completed a short sale, foreclosure, or loan mod from being taxed on the amount of their forgiven debt. The was…

Personal Development & Goals 3 min read

Feb 22, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

1 Tip to Improve Your Game (My embarrassing story!)

Recently I was invited to go bowling with a group of friends on Friday night. It’s bowling with music, drinks, and neon-lit lanes; sounds like a good time, right? Not…

Commercial Real Estate Investing 2 min read

Feb 15, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

Three Reasons Why Real Estate Investing is Like a Love Affair…

In light of Valentines Day, it’s nice to reflect on the love you have in your life. I’m lucky to be engaged, have a great business, and love what I…

Real Estate Marketing 3 min read

Feb 08, 2014Mar 16, 2021 Tracy Royce

Two Simple Ways to Use Spring to Massively Increase Your Real Estate Leads

If part of your business in real estate includes selling, whether wholesale, retail, or something in between, spring is an exciting time of year. Just as flowers start to blossom…

Refinancing 3 min read

Feb 01, 2014Feb 13, 2024 Tracy Royce

HELOC’s are Back – Should Investors Use them?

As home prices have risen, the return of the Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) has followed. They’re not easy to get, but anyone involved in real estate (or read…