Monthly Archives: April 2015

How do you buy bank owned foreclosure property? How hard is it to buy bank owned homes? Why is it so attractive? What challenges have made it difficult for home buyers and real estate investors to purchase these properties in the past? Buying a Bank Owned Property in 5 Easy Steps: Find lenders with REO […]

“Now What” syndrome is one of the biggest challenges facing newer real estate investors. So how can it become overcome? What Do I Do Now? One of the biggest issues plaguing new real estate investors is having to figure out what to do next. Surf any online real estate forum for a few minutes and […]

The California water crisis is in full swing. Dramatic water use reductions have captured media attention and daily conversation. So how will the crisis and new regulations impact California real estate? California Governor Jerry Brown has ordered mandatory, statewide water restrictions. New restrictions are set to reduce water use by 25% from 2013 levels. This […]

Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran says one of the most important factors in building an innovative real estate company is a ‘failure budget.’ So why would you need one of those? How much should it be? What should it be spent on? Perhaps even more importantly, what is it? Why Your Real Estate Company Needs […]

Real estate investors and agents are known for their cars. So what are top vehicles for property professionals in 2015, and beyond? An investor’s mode of transportation is a part of who they are. Their automobile is an integral part of their operations. Luxury cars have been a staple in real estate advertising and branding […]

Could home building be your best option for finding a real estate niche? One source suggests that home building could be one of the few industries left to dominate. Could that really be true? What are the pros and cons of building houses as a form of investment? Are there any other options that stand […]

California foreclosure auctions aren’t the gold mines they once were. So what has changed for this source of discounted real estate? Where should Californians be looking for the best property deals now? Real estate fraud cases have recently highlighted the issues at foreclosure auctions. Fortunately, there are other options for finding property deals. That is, […]

How can you expand your real estate network? Education is still vital to succeeding in real estate. However, more than ever, winning in real estate is about who you know – and who knows you. Having a million Facebook fans might feel good. It might even be good for branding, but that doesn’t always mean […]

Those real estate investors that can hit the ground running often have the advantage. If you can start repairs and improvements on closing day, you should be able to rent or resell faster. Unfortunately, many new property investors keep making big rehabbing mistakes. Making poor rehabbing choices is never worth reducing the amount of time […]

Everyone needs to buy a home in 2015. Those that already have homes need to consider moving up, or even finding second homes and investment properties. So why is buying a home so important this year? How can buyers overcome the perceived challenges? Rentals Are Taking Over Rentals are taking over America. More land and […]