Marko Rubel

When you think of “flipping” properties, you might imagine a scene from one of those popular network cable shows. A charismatic investor purchases a home that’s a bit worse for wear, executes a few key renovations, and stages the home for sale. In the end, usually after a significant ordeal, he or she almost always…

There are couple things you should consider when marketing. Marko talks about several options that you may have for marketing for your real estate business when you are on a shoestring budget.

Do you consider yourself to be a trend spotter? If you want to be a great real estate investor, this trait will come in handy. Luckily, the ability to spot popular trends can be easily honed through study and experience. The beauty of real estate is that it acts as an ecosystem. Fluctuations and opportunities…

Christmas time and thoughts of the coming new year are moments for good tidings, family, friends, and a reflection on oneself, all in anticipation of the coming year. Real estate investors are often advised how to work hard to fit in, when seasoned, experienced, successful real estate investors are keenly aware that when they stand…

Being a due diligent real estate investor surely entails a more robust action than merely doing your homework. Homework may be no more than a minimal exercise or effort and well below that certain standard of care that should be expended to insure the success or competency of a certain task or transaction at hand….

Marko addresses the best practices for performing Title Searches. This is a very important step for real estate investor. Be sure to listen to Marko’s do’s and don’ts for title and property lien searches.

For a real estate investor, understanding real estate liens and appreciating how they could impact an investment matters. As an investment owner, it is prudent to own your investment free and clear of any claims absent voluntary liens contractually approved. No one, no entity, should have a legal claim to investor property without express approval…

A BPO is a Broker’s Price Opinion and is one of the two most common ways to estimate the value of certain property, the other being a comparative market analysis (CMA).  A BPO is a report prepared by a chosen real estate broker, realtor, real estate agent, or sometimes but rarely, a licensed appraiser, that…

Real estate is a business of investments and relationships. That’s why it makes total sense for a real estate investor to utilize Realtors. While a growing population of investors choose to get their own real estate license, this takes time that will cut into your investing activities. Additionally, Realtors are often used to helping regular…

Marko Rubel encourages his students to use Wrap devices, lease options, and hybrid lease options in the first several years of their real estate business, as opposed to generating passive income through rental properties. Why? Mainly because you won’t have enough liquidity to support tenant turnover.