07
Dec
The Chicago real estate market is definitely due for some changes in 2017. At first, it might seem to be taking a turn for the worse, as far as the housing market. But for investors, it may actually be a positive development – shifting from a sellers’ market into more of a buyers’ market. DON’T […]
30
Nov
In the world of real estate wholesaling, you are the middleman bringing together the deal – and making a quick profit without all the extra work or outlay of funds. Your job is find the property, analyze what it will bring on the open market, offer to bring a buyer to the table, and obtain […]
23
Nov
Surprisingly, managing your own income properties is an area where many investor-owners go astray; and can unwittingly ruin what could have been a profitable enterprise. Reality checks are critical in the real estate business, and this is an especially important one you should apply sooner than later: “Just because you buy and hold, invest and […]
09
Nov
The right real estate pricing strategies are critical when you’re placing a property on the market. Once you have analyzed the deal as an investor, or run a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) as a real estate agent, the dilemma is: at what price level should you market the property? There are definitely a wide variety […]
27
Oct
When your goals aren’t focused, they don’t constitute a strategy – they’re more of a mission statement or a vision for leadership. To experience investing real estate success you need a blueprint to keep you on the straight and narrow; without it your dreams of investment wealth can quickly fall short. So what exactly am […]
12
Oct
The Tampa real estate market has been soaring over the last year, with an increase of almost 6% in housing prices during 2015 (Time News, Money section). It has definitely been a seller’s market, with limited inventory and increased demand. In fact, according to Moody’s Analytics, Tampa-St Petersburg has seen the most dramatic pricing increases […]
05
Oct
With this first Student Investor Interview, I am launching a new series on my blog where I will be introducing you to students of mine who are now very successful and accomplished as real estate investors. They will share their experiences, thoughts and tips on what it takes to succeed in real estate investing. I […]
27
Sep
Real Estate Social Media Marketing Strategy should be an integral part of any real estate investor’s marketing campaign. As with any marketing strategy, it is important that the investor sets out beforehand what he or she is trying to achieve with a particular social media marketing strategy. Results have to be measured so efforts can […]
22
Sep
Purchasing REO homes is often showcased as an investors doing a favor for the bank, by taking the property off their hands. While this may be the case sometimes, there is usually a lot of hard work and diligence required in this process – so make sure to keep your eyes and ears open every […]
13
Sep
If you’re willing to invest in a short sale, it may actually be a tremendous bargain. There are pros and cons involved with short sales, but if you take the right steps you may end up with a heavily discounted price tag. And, because the lender is usually eager to get their money back – […]