With so much economic stress, and so many distressed properties, the recent recession has generated a huge increase in the number of properties listed as short sales. Buyers should be able to find good deals on short sales, provided they follow a few basic guidelines. The first is, as it always is, to know what … Read More “Short Sales from the Buyer’s Perspective” »
For the investor who knows how to navigate them, short sales can be a great way to get incredible deals on property. But, as with all good opportunities, there are risks and caveats. You should know both the Pro’s and the Con’s of short sales before getting involved in one. Let’s start with what’s good. … Read More “Short Sales: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” »
Small business owners often get the feeling that something’s not going well in spite of their tremendous efforts and hard work. But could one of the reason be actually working too hard? Here are five small business tips that can make your life easier and raise productivity for your business. 1. Know your limits. You … Read More “5 Tips From Successful Small Business” »
When you want to start your own business, you should consider buying an existing one. Still, the process can be more difficult than expected if you don`t know enough information about how to buy a small business and make it a success. Research The first thing to do is identify the reasons you want to … Read More “How to Buy a Small Business” »
Marketing your investment rental property requires only a few decisions. How much rent to ask, where to advertise, the length of your lease, improvements to be made and do you need to stage the property? The answers to these questions also depend on the current market environment. Determining the asking rent is the most important … Read More “Guide to Marketing Your Rental Property” »
So, you want to flip a house – now what? Flipping houses sounds rather glamorous, but it can really be a hassle unless you know exactly what you are doing. Thankfully, there are some great tips out there that you can really take all the way to the bank. Before you decide to purchase any … Read More “So You Want to Flip a House?” »
The options for creative financing in real estate investment are endless, but some allow the investor more freedom than others. Unless you have that rare kind of personal wealth that allows you to stop off at the bank for a quick withdrawal of $300,000 from your checking account, to go finance a home with cash … Read More “Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate Investment” »
Getting a Caveat Loan If you have an existing mortgage and you suddenly need additional money for additional investement, you might find bridge loans as a good option. Bridge Loans are also called, caveat loans or short term second mortgagee. It is because in most cases, a caveat loan could be obtained even if you … Read More “The advantages of Bridge Loans to Invest in Real Estate” »
Finally you came up to a decision that you will invest in multifamily homes and make money from those. The execs of shopping for Multi-Family Homes to Rent Out Affordable Prices: As you recognize, land costs vary greatly from town to town and from state to state. In Syracuse, NY, you’ll purchase a 2 family … Read More “What Comes With Multifamily Home Investments” »
There are four basic types of real estate investors. Let’s see which one fits you best. Safe/secure investors own their homes. Little by little, month by month, they made that first-of-the-month mortgage payment and now they sit atop a very nice nest egg. They don’t rule out altogether the idea of investing in properties, but … Read More “What Type Of Real Estate Investor Are You?” »
