It is hardly an exaggeration to suggest there are easily a hundred or more ways to profit from and to make money in real estate from single family homes to multi family properties, from raw land to commercial non residential properties, to everything in between. Many a savvy real estate investor will suggest similar themes…

Since 2008, navigating the real estate market has required more delicacy than walking through a china shop blindfolded. While real estate, like the financial markets, will always hold an air of mystery to the average person, stability may be on its way this year. But why 2015? It seems that for years, “experts” and “insiders”…

Preparation is an essential yet often overworked foundational step to becoming an effective, accomplished, and seasoned negotiator. Preparation is the one step in negotiation you do control; the one area that is truly up to you. If you do not adequately prepare, your success quotient will dramatically diminish. Inadequate preparation, or “winging it” as you…

Today’s Question is: How to Do I Close Real Estate Deal Quicker? Listen to Marko breakdown this question into two parts. Learn the importance of selling house you are selling as soon as possible. He also discusses motivation of sellers in escrow…

Real estate investors seeking other people’s money (OPM) to fund deals ought to be aware of all cutting edge private money sources which now include crowdfunding. Many seasoned investors and financiers consider crowdfunding to be the future of investing. So what is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is taking the power of the masses, the crowd, to raise…

The other day a student asked me, “Marko, you talk about holding properties more than 12 months for less tax and publication. What do you do with them?” And I realized that many of my other students probably had the same question. Let me break it down for you. If you hold a property for…

(Part 2 from Last week) Marko breaks down the 5 Steps you need to make to achieve your Financial Independence and become a successful Real Estate Investor. They are: Find Focus Learn Implement Review & Repeat Watch the video for a full explanation and click HERE to see part 1 of the video.

Remember when they used to say 40 is the new 30? The baby boomers have aged and in doing so, have redefined what it is to retire with a completely new outlook and demographic than the seniors that came before them. Their financial resources, their extended life terms, their very tastes are going to disrupt…

Whether you’re buying your first home or your tenth, we all know there is no such thing as the perfect property, even if we think so when we first see it. What’s worse is that 25% of homeowners had buyer’s remorse about their current home, according to a Redfin survey. While there will likely always…

Marko says that most Americans complain too much and take the opportunities for granted. Watch how he feels about America in this short video.

Can you imagine the real estate industry in 2025? While it may seem impossible, that is just ten years away from now. While there are constant fluctuations in real estate, we looked at real estate market basics that have been around for years and will likely continue in the future. Even More Data Think about…

Remember, without effective marketing, you have no leads, without qualified leads, you have no business. This being said, one of your most important pillars of successful marketing is direct mail marketing. One key component of the process of successful direct mail marketing ( I refer to 6 components within my NICHE2WEALTH MILLION DOLLAR FORECLOSURE SYSTEM),…

This week’s question is what’s the difference between a wrap mortgage and AITD, which stands for all inclusive trust deed. There is a difference and a big one! Wrap mortgage deals with mortgage as a security instrument. An all inclusive trust deed deals with the deed of trust or “trust deed” which is deed of…

It remains self evident that real estate represents the most significant portion of a person’s wealth generally and the greatest mechanism for securing a lifetime of wealth for the real estate investor. Factors that drive the real estate market most certainly include population demographics, operative interest rates, governmental policies and intrusion, and most significantly, the…

In the last few years, outdoor living has become a priority for many homebuyers. Buyers don’t just want a backyard. They want a living space and, when selling a home, you want to present an attractive area buyers can imagine living and lounging in all year. Check out these hottest outdoor living trends that won’t break…

A lot of home sellers assume their house has to feature the latest trends in order to appeal to buyers. They make upgrades and do everything they read about in home magazines and websites. The problem with this is that there are certain trends that could actually hurt your home during the selling process. Before…

When working toward goals or striving for success in any endeavor of our life, be it business or personal related, self-discipline is a vital quality we all need to have.What vision comes to your mind when you think of the word self-discipline? Is it sacrifice, difficulty, or strain? If so, I want to help you…

Today’s Question is: Where do I Find Motivated Sellers? Look, there’s a lot of ways to find motivated sellers, but they are not super easy to find because motivated sellers are a small percentage of sellers that are out there. And in a hot market that number is even smaller as compared to a buyers market….

How much does a personality affect one’s ability to do business? Is one personality type better suited for a particular profession than another? Here is how personality can help or hurt a person when it comes to conducting business. Introverted or Extroverted? There is no advantage to having one personality style over the other. The…

To be an entrepreneur doesn’t just mean being a successful professional or owning a business. An entrepreneur embodies his own fresh lifestyle and attitude. An entrepreneur doesn’t follow the crowd; he makes his own mark on the world. Entrepreneurs are always looking to take action and find creative solutions to problems. They don’t just find…

When email first made its debut (think “You’ve Got Mail” in 1998), checking email was actually an enjoyable experience. The interface was quite simple, and spam really hadn’t made its way onto the scene just yet. Using email these days is a lot more complicated. There are many more features available to be used, and…

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 Get Out of a Real Estate Deal? It is very Important that you follow the Golden Rules of Real Estate Investing. Number One – Don’t write big…

Ellen DeGeneres is at the top of her game right now. With her talkshow watched by millions every day and Finding Dory premiering at the box office this week, not many know of her secret passion… Real Estate! According to Curbed LA on Celebrity Real Estate ” Ellen DeGeneres is the craziest real estate badass…

This Weeks Question is: Are we taking advantage of Sellers in our Business – When you buy a house from someone in Foreclosure, are you taking advantage of them? Absolutely not! We’re HELPING them! And when you see how grateful the sellers are, you’ll know you’re helping them. Here’s the issue – No you are…

Whether you’re just starting in real estate or you’re a seasoned investor, it is imperative to have a connection with a motivated seller. It can make the difference between getting and losing the home of your dreams. At my workshops, it’s not uncommon for a student to ask, “Marko, how can I build rapport with…

The cold hard truth is that there are plenty of real estate investments that can only be called bad. Sometimes they involve a buyer lacking knowledge about the condition of the property, and the buyer does not do the required homework. Sometimes, investors are savvy but fail to consider all the risks. The inevitable result…

Investing in real estate is the best job you could ever have. These are four of the biggest reasons why investors take the risks that they do to become financially free from the everyday nine-to-five job. Determine Your Own Destiny Determining your own destiny is a huge plus for those who have made a life as a…

I am confident that everyone reading this article desires a fulfilled life. To develop the full potential of who we are as human beings, as business owners, as real estate investors, etc. It is said that if you love learning, you will love the discipline that goes with it. Conversely, it is said that the…

You have already hired a contractor because someone recommended him or you did your analysis and found him to be your best option. Few weeks later, you realize that the work being done is shoddy or he is bridging the contract you signed. It is advisable to ensure that you make the decision to replace…