Can I Quit My Job to be a Real Estate Investor? [QUIZ] If you are thinking about quitting your full-time job to be a real estate investor you’ll want to be totally prepared before you hand in your resignation. Answer these questions honestly to see if you can really pull…
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How to Buy REO Properties “REO” stands for “Real Estate Owned.” Lenders give this name to properties they’ve taken possession of as a result of their borrowers’ default. Every lender has an REO department that handles the maintenance and disposition of REO properties. It’s not always obvious how to buy…
Things to Know Before Investing In Real Estate Everybody loves a good overnight success story, but we all tend to overlook the years of planning, skill building, and experience that position a person for success. The rare few who seem instantly successful when investing in real estate have actually been…
Real Estate Investing vs. the Stock Market With the real estate market on the up-tick, everybody is talking about real estate investment versus stocks. Which is a wiser place to invest your money? It really comes down to personal preference and your comfort with the ebb and flow of the…
5 Unique Ways to Help your Rehab Stand Out Without Scaring Away Buyers Any time you flip a house, remember that you are making a product for a specific buyer. Whether it’s a single family estate or a row home, you’ll want to have a working profile of the type…
*Must-Have* Traits to Look For in a Realtor A talented, driven realtor is the centerpiece of a strong house-flipping team. We’ve written about hiring a diligent contractor, working with a trustworthy and knowledgeable partner, and using a speedy title company, but having a savvy realtor on your side is the…
Finding Real Estate Deals Under Market Value Regardless of whether or not there is competition in your local market, if you are willing to go the extra step and work harder than the other real estate investors, you will be able to find houses to flip and get in touch…
Real Estate Investing Red Flags — Watch Out! Real estate investing can be very profitable if you’re smart and vigilant. That being said, all investors should be on the lookout for red flags that might signal peril ahead. Steering clear of these dangers along the way can save you time,…
A “Step-by-Step” Guide to Borrowing from Rehab Financial Group Borrowing money is a great way to enter the house flipping market. For real estate investors who don’t have the cash on hand to finance a flip independently, funds from a private rehab lender can be used to acquire and improve…
House Flip Partnerships: Buying with a Partner Partnering with other Real Estate Investors is a great way to increase your chances of success when flipping a house. With so many diverse skills needed to be successful, its almost unreasonable to ask a single house flipper to master them all. By…