The 7 Steps I Took to Hack My First Home (And Rent It)
in this article A few years back, I did! I went through the much dreaded “analysis paralysis” phase and closed on my first deal. how was it? Very easy. smooth as silk. A piece of cake. A walk in the park. Insert any other lame cliché here. For those of you on the verge of […]
Final walk-through: 7 things to look for while buying a property
in this article Buying a home for rental, flip, or primary residence requires a few things to look for when conducting a final walk-through. As an investor and realtor, I’ve seen a few tricks by sellers. In this article, I’ll give you my perspective on what to look for when conducting a final walk-through. What […]
Becoming an All-Star Real Estate Agent Starts With Your Team
the following is part of Scale: A Successful Agent’s Guide to Scaling Up Your Real Estate Business By David Green, Real Estate Agent and Host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast. Achieving your maximum potential without the help of others is like facing a supervillain without Tony Stark’s armor. Even if he does find a […]
3 Types of Motivated Salespeople and How to Win Deals by Solving Problems
in this article Finding it difficult to acquire your first property or grow your portfolio? Tired of competing with retail buyers and investors in this hot real estate market? I Have The Secret To Building Your Portfolio—And Building It Fast! Learn not to compete. In fact? Yes! Instead, learn to be one problem solver, In […]
2023 Foreclosure Forecast: A False Flag With the Increased Number?
foreclosures, mortgage rates, housing prices; If there’s one person to ask about any of this, it’s Rick Sharga, executive vice president at ATTOM, which handles housing market data and forecasts. […]
How To Build Rapport With Motivated Sellers
in this article First thing’s first…you need to be likeable When it comes to purchasing directly from a seller, there is hardly any skill more important than being able to build a rapport with that seller. Yes, you need to find the right lists to sell and write good copy to market (check out Sharon […]
Renters came to these cities last year—and left the big cities
in this article the average renter’s income is stretched thin by inflation, and over 40 Renters are considered cost-burdened because they are spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs. People are looking to slash their budgets by any means—even if it means moving in with roommates, family, or in more affordable areas […]
Home Inspection: Do You Really Need to Get One?
in this article Is home inspection necessary while buying a home? tl;dr Dr. Yes!!! OK, now the longer version. The mere fact that you’re asking whether you need an inspection tells me that yes, indeed, you would. Doing A home inspection is needed. home inspections are worth it Why are home inspections important? Because you […]
States with the lowest property taxes in 2023
in this article Property taxes can substantially affect how much you end up paying for your home and dig into your profits as a real estate investor. They vary widely from state to state, with Hawaii’s average property tax rate at around 0.29% and New Jersey’s at around 2.46%. While there is only a 2.17% […]
Should You Hire a Property Manager? here’s what to consider
in this article When you buy an investment property, you have two management options: property management or self-management. Whatever you decide to do, rental management includes all tasks related to rent, tenants, property maintenance and repairs, business operations, and more. Hiring a property management company means you’ll pay a percentage of your monthly rental income […]
