There has never been a better time for many people to try their hand at securing a mortgage to get into the real estate game. When housing prices are down it becomes much easier for first-time buyers to break into the market and start building their equity. Whether you’re looking for a home for your...
How to discern motivated buyers from “just-looking” browsers I’m considered a successful real estate investor. I have multiple rental properties that are very lucrative and I’ve flipped a few houses of my own in the past with great financial success. However, when I talk to other colleagues investing in real estate investing, they often complain...
In honor of Halloween, here are 13 reasons that anyone who is considering the purchase of a home (new or previously owned) should hire a home inspector: Potential Structural Issues A trained professional such as a home engineer can look at areas where structural problems normally originate and see if any surprises are waiting. There...
Due Diligence Not every REO or short sale property is a great deal. Remember the property is being offered by the bank for a reason; it is your job to figure out how to make the property work for you. Look beyond the sale price and figure out what you would do to improve the...