Joint Venture Ideas
Wednesday, December 30
There are many reasons to bring in a partner when it is not possible to cash out a Seller. It is another way to negotiate with a Seller to do a real estate deal. In fact, your Seller may be interested in a joint venture, where they front the property and you the investor does the work.A joint...
Real Estate Negotiation
Tuesday, December 29
Always look to solve problems in your negotiations with a Seller. There are no no-win scenarios.Let the other party speak first. They always ask you for the first number, always try to have them give the number first.They have to sell more than you have to buy. Don't be eager, you'll get into b...
Making Offers
Monday, December 28
Once you have a motivated seller respond to your marketing campaign, what do you offer?Typically, I ask a lot of questions when I get a seller call: tell me about this house; what work have you done to the property? does it need any repairs? why are you thinking of selling? what will you do wi...
Direct Mail Marketing
Saturday, December 26
Want to find great properties to buy?Then network with a purpose. Let everyone you know hear about what you are doing. A narrow focus will generate more deals. If you say you do everything you are just white noise. Your 30-second elevator speech should explain who you are and what you do, t...
Generating Leads
Thursday, December 24
The holidays are a perfect time of year to be planning your goals and strategies to grow your real estate investing business. Here are some thoughts to jumpstart your 2016 progress.What is your goal in real estate investing? How much money do you have to invest? How much money do you want to...
Real Estate Commissions
Wednesday, December 23
Q: I found the house, and you made a huge real estate commission! All you did was write up some paperwork - why should you be paid so much?A: When a broker does their job well, it looks easy. Here is what was done on your behalf for your home purchase that you may not recall:--Set up a custom...