FHFA delays (kind of) implementing new product rules
federal housing finance agency (FHFA) has delayed implementing a rule that would have required fannie mae And Freddie Mac To obtain approval from the regulator before introducing new products or services. The FHFA said on Friday morning that the rule issued on December 20 was previously to take effect on Monday, February 27, but has […]
9 Steps to Buying a Vacation Rental in Orlando (It saw 75M visitors in 2018!)
in this article Orlando had over 75 million visitors in 2018. They come for many reasons, including to visit popular destinations such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Wet ‘n Wild Water Park, and even the Kennedy Space Center. Offering your home as a vacation rental or forming an investment group to buy these […]
6 House Features That Blow Away Buyers
in this article Appealing to potential buyers is key to selling a property, as tailoring the sales process to their individual needs and desires can elevate that property into something they can envision themselves living in. It is recommended to talk about these preferences in detail with potential buyers, but on a more universal scale, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is what first time home buyers want today
in this article Buying your first home is an exciting, albeit stressful, experience. From choosing the right location, to deciding on a size and design to fit your dreams, there’s a lot that goes into finding that first – and sometimes forever – home. But as the headlines suggest, the process looks very different depending […]
