Leaving for Vacation? Protect your home before you fly off into the sunset. A few preventive measures to keep your house safe while you’re gone; give yourself some peace of mind by implementing a safety measures before you leave. Don’t Tip Off Thieves Many people leave their garage door openers in the cars. With a swift…

If you’re in the real estate investing business, you’ll benefit greatly by learning what leverage is, and how you can use it as a tool to accelerate wealth building. When you can really understand the power of leverage, and use it often, you’ll be unstoppable. What is leverage? Leverage in real estate is borrowing money…

America is known for the land of opportunity. The land where the “American Dream” is revered and honored. I am certainly grateful for the opportunities in America, but there’s one aspect of the American Dream that just doesn’t resonate with me. Do you know what most kids are learning from their parents and schools these…

Feeling confident in your capabilities as a fairly new investor? Though you may see quick financial returns upon starting your real estate investing journey, it’s always important to hone your skills and stay critical of your performance to improve. Not all success comes quickly or easily! Though, you do have the potential to change your…

Generating and converting leads is one of the most essential elements of running and managing a successful real estate business. You can generate many successful leads for your business in real estate if you get three core pieces of the puzzle together. These include: A Successful Mindset: You can be attractive to a seller only…

  When dealing with motivated sellers, it’s incredibly important to remember this one simple fact: that they want to close the deal just as badly as you do. If you do make an effort to prospect for motivated sellers in your area, you first must understand that you’ll be meeting people in all kinds of…

Some rental investors wonder if they’re really helping sellers who are facing bankruptcy when they go to them and offer them a particular price for their home. They think that because they’re not offering them the perfect solution, or market value price, that they’re not helping them. However, the sellers are not in the perfect…

  Real estate investors are consistently polled as some of the happiest working professionals in the world. Their job provides diverse experiences, the unpredictability and excitement of high-pressure deals, and best of all, flexible scheduling and financial freedom with extremely high potential for profit. Though some professionals start out as real estate investors, it’s more…

There are many people that come to me asking me what markets around the nation bring back the best REI. Of course, the answer can vary depending on many factors. For example, let’s say word gets out that the market in Dallas, Texas is having great cash flow. This can be true, but before you…

Marko goes over the reasons to personalize mailings. Listen to him break down misconceptions regarding how to send out mail marketing pieces. Also learn when is the right time to hand-address mail pieces as opposed to printing labels.

If you’re like me, you keep pretty busy. You’re running a business, taking care of things around the house, and spending time with family and friends. At the same time, you like to learn about property investing and finance regularly, because knowledge is valuable. Podcasts are one way you can consume some amazing information without…

  When you start out, whatever it is you are pursuing, you look to gather every little bit of information and advice that will help you connect the dots and create for a successful investment or business venture. It is highly impossible to soak in all the advice at once, but if your basics are…

As far as setting up a business entity is concerned for your real estate investment business, it is easier than many people think. A great way to get started is to do a Google search on how to incorporate and you will get a list of companies that offer these services for a fee. You…

Banks vs Private Lenders Using Banks for loans is one way to obtain funding for your real estate investment however it is wise to consider the hoops you must jump through before that loan can be obtained:     Banks Slow process: Investors that find great properties at low prices need money fast. Red tape…

If you’re interested in land flipping, you’ll benefit from learning a bit about the land flipping cycle. Granted, not every land flipper will follow the same type of plan, but there are some common steps flippers take to successfully make the flip. Today, let’s look at several tips to consider if you’re interested in purchasing…

Are you a “highly effective” time manager? If you have the entrepreneurial spirit, you may already know that the most important part of your day is managing your time to focus on those things that are going to bring you revenue and profit. Yet this is often one of the biggest struggles people who are…

When it comes to thinking about retirement, many people begin to get a little nervous wondering how they should invest their money in a way that brings them a good return. No one wants to invest year after year in something they think will bring them some security in their golden years, only to find…

Marko answers a student’s question on whether they need to give any option consideration to the seller. He explains the best way to structure a deal going beyond what some attorneys may state are enough consideration. Marko provides an example on best way to seal the deal and provides best way to position themselves to negotiate.

When it comes to thinking about retirement, many people begin to get a little nervous wondering how they should invest their money in a way that brings them a good return. No one wants to invest year after year in something they think will bring them some security in their golden years, only to find…

While the real estate markets have been pretty volatile over the past decade, those who are experienced in the industry and are willing to accept the risks could still find that real estate investments can provide excellent investment returns. When investing in real estate, an investor needs to set forth different goals to ensure that…

In 2016, the U.S. government collected almost $4 trillion dollars in taxes, with a bit over two-thirds of that money going toward social insurance programs like Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, unemployment, etc. Social Security alone came in at a huge 24 percent of the fiscal spending, and experts say that this percentage is growing each…

Everyone knows that when you’re in business whether it is real estate or any other type of business you will have to make decisions.  As you know, these are not always going to be easy decisions either and may cause some anxiety. Sometimes these decisions will impact your future, the future of your business and…

Realtors may stress the importance of location when it comes to property value, and it’s true. The location of your property does matter. At the same time, there are plenty of other things that can add value to a property, as well as devalue it. Today, let’s look at 7 things that can devalue property,…

The world, as we know it, has rapidly become very complex. Technology is advancing faster than we can keep up with, times are hard financially, the kids need more and more things, and your job mentally drains you. Many of us struggle to maintain our sanity at times when we’re mentally fatigued, frustrated, and stressed…

“I just want to be wealthy.” Perhaps you’ve felt this way before. You make a certain amount of money, but you want to make a whole lot more. You want to be wealthy, but the reality is that deep down you just don’t think you’ll ever get there. What does it mean to be wealthy?…

Great leaders are often followed by a great team, as a great leader recognizes that success comes easier when you have a team of dedicated people working together to achieve common goals. This principle goes for any business, including a real estate investment business. Yes, you could go out and find motivated sellers on your…

Marko teaches students how to set up a business entity  to run their real estate businesses. He also explains the differences how they should decided how to elect tax options. He reviews how they can set up entity and what they should consider when choosing type of entity.

When you hire a property manager, there are certain qualities that will separate the average from the excellent. There are certain skill sets that are necessary for successfully managing properties. If you’re seeking an excellent property manager, here are five qualities that you can look for in prospective managers. Master tenant screeners An excellent property…

What Business Structure Is Right For Me? When you select the structure under which you will operate your real estate investing business, you are making a very important business decision.  The basic organizational structures available to real estate entrepreneurs today are partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies. The most common question I get from students…

Getting into real estate investing is exciting, for the newbie and the experienced investor. Regardless of how long you’ve been investing, I have a few golden rules that I share regularly: Don’t write big checks Don’t jeopardize your credit Don’t make promises you can’t keep This article is about getting out of real estate deals…