Overview
1
Setting Your Goals
2
Networking in Real Estate
3
Financing Your Buy-and-Hold Investments
4
Finding Investor-Friendly Realtors
5
Picking Your Real Estate Market
6
Finding Great Investment Properties
7
Analyzing Rental Properties
8
Inspecting the Property
9
Making An Offer
10
Negotiating Purchase Price
11
Performing Due Diligence
12
Estimating Rehab Costs
13
Executing Your Rehab
14
Finding a Property Manager
15
Managing Rental Properties
16
Refinancing Investment Properties
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Path to Purchase Step 6

Finding Great Investment Properties

If you’re in the real estate arena, you’ll often hear investors talk about how they “can’t find any deals.” Of course, this isn’t true—if it was, the entire real estate market would come to a dead halt. Here are some of the best methods and techniques to find profitable properties, whether you’re looking to flip a property or buy a cash-flowing rental.

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Education

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Finding Deals With a Realtor

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How to Buy Off-Market Properties

There are many different methods to finding a great deal. You could use the MLS, wholesalers, Craigslist ads, or even drive for dollars. The method you choose depends on a few factors, such as the time you have available, your marketing budget, and—most important!—your tenacity. If you’re willing to put up the work to network, search, and find great deals, you’ll walk away with a winner.

Forums

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Books

Dive deeper

Step 5 Picking Your Real Estate Market Step 7 Analyzing Rental Properties