10 things to look for in the final walk-through
in this article Buying a home can be a back-and-forth process, as buyer and seller negotiate price, repairs and other important points before closing. These talks can be exhausting. Waiting for a seller to make repairs will only deter you from closing, while fast-moving flippers or impatient buyers may be tempted to close as quickly […]
The Surefire Way To Find The Best Real Estate Agent In 3 Simple Steps
in this article “You are only as strong as your weakest link.” This age-old saying applies to many things in all walks of life. Within real estate, this obviously applies to building your team. Looking for a Real Estate Agent? Check out BigPockets Agent Match! As David Green explains in his book long range real […]
How to beat the all-cash offer on House
in this article There is a lot of buzz in the forums these days saying that the only way to compete with an all-cash offer is to remove all its contingencies. Contingencies in real estate contracts are meant to help buyers and sellers avoid worst-case scenarios after they go through the due diligence process on […]
When is the best time to sell or buy a house?
in this article Weather affects the real estate market in more ways than one. From the season to the holidays to the best time to buy a moving truck, certain seasons are factors to consider when selling or buying a home. Simply choosing the right season to list or buy a home can benefit you […]
The 5 Biggest Risks of Buying a Foreclosure at Auction
in this article After the housing crash in 2008, homebuilding was a dying business—one that my partners and I needed to replace with a new source of revenue. From our experience, flipping foreclosures seemed like a relatively easy way to make money. Considering how quickly home values have dropped, we thought we’d be able to […]
Investing Out of State? How to Find a Rock Star Real Estate Agent
in this article Many investors focus on purchasing real estate outside of traditional retail routes. While in many cases, this is a successful and necessary opportunity for experienced investors who specialize in their chosen markets, what happens when an investor decides to expand into a new market? Choosing a new market requires a lot of […]
What to ask your agent if you are a first time home buyer
in this article Congratulations! You have successfully followed the steps to hire a rock star real estate agent. Now is the time to start the home buying process. Chances are you’ve compiled some preliminary research to guide your home search. Even with the general parameters defined for your search, you probably have many unanswered questions […]
Don’t Skip This Step When Buying Foreclosure at Auction
in this article At a recent auction in El Paso, Texas, I noticed several bidders pulling property information from the Internet as the trustees spelled out the addresses. Many of them used Google Street View to view the homes as they were being auctioned off. More likely than not, this was the first time these […]
How lack of knowledge affects new investors
in this article We are living in a time where everyone wants everything quickly and easily. But convenience can come at a high cost, especially in the case of real estate. In addition to being busier than ever, people are looking for ways to dive into real estate and close deals faster, but they may […]
5 Steps to Creating Your First Foreclosure List
in this article Are you looking forward to the next auction now that you’ve found the perfect property to bid on? Do not get too excited; The home you’ve been hoping to buy may not come up for auction, even if it’s already scheduled for sale. After attending our first few auctions, we realized that […]
