Marko Rubel

  In many cities and neighborhoods around the country, it’s a seller’s market. The National Association of REALTORS officially declared there was a housing supply shortage and homes are starting to sell fast and for high prices. However, it doesn’t mean there isn’t a great house out there for you to purchase; it just means…

This is Real Estate Money Tips, Marko’s weekly YouTube show where he answers Real Estate Investment Questions from students, subscribers, and fans. This week’s question is: How Do I Close a Real Estate Deal Quicker? You can view this question two ways. From the seller’s perspective and the buyer’s perspective. If you are selling a…

There’s a lot going on right now, and I wanted to check in with you all and make sure you don’t let the distractions of the world pull you in a different direction than where you want to be headed. The elections have been all over the news, which I’m sure has many of you…

Marko crunches the numbers on a student’s short sale deal to see if it’s a good investment. It turns out that unless that student can short sale the 2nd & 3rd loan on the property, it’s a no-go. Watch to find out why.

If you are looking for a turnkey, affordable property, a newly renovated home can be ideal. Often, traditional house flippers will take an older property in an established community and upgrade it with contemporary touches, from new plumbing and electrical to a modern kitchen. However, it’s important to know that the craftsmanship and professionalism of…

The light bulb most typically found in households (incandescent) was invented way back in 1879 by Thomas Edison. Now that LED bulbs have become affordable, you need to make the switch. The average incandescent light costs consumers around $7 per year to operate. In 1976, GE engineers invented the spiral CFL, which became commercially available in…

When we talk about success, the conversation typically focuses on traits and habits, such as education, networking, persistence, and determination. Yes, all of these are necessary for success. However, many people don’t realize the other secret ingredient: sleep. Science has proven time and time again that sleep (and a certain number of hours) on a…

On this week’s episode of Real Estate Money Tips, one of Marko’s students asks about how to negotiate with a home seller to get the best deal on a property.

A report from RealtyTrac has revealed that 7.3 million boomerang buyers will start returning to the American housing market over the next decade. So, what exactly are boomerang buyers, you ask? These are the Americans who lost their homes to a foreclosure or short sale between 2007 and 2014 and are preparing to become homeowners…