This is Real Estate Money Tips, Marko’s weekly YouTube show where he answers your Real Estate Investment Questions. Today’s Question is: How Do I Market on a Tight Budget? Ok so if bandit signs are not allowed how do I market? Look, bandit signs are not allowed in most areas, that’s why they’re called “Bandit”…

When real estate investors are first getting started, they often don’t realize that property taxes are one of the biggest fixed costs they should consider. In fact, after your mortgage payment, property taxes can be the second biggest cost, affecting your cash flow and potential income. This means that when you are on the hunt…

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 To Find For Sale By Owner Advertisements to Call? Okay. In the previous questions, we talked about how to approach them. Now here, how do you find them?…

You probably don’t realize just how many people fall prey to a real estate scam. From landlords to real estate agents to bankers, scammers are present in all areas of the industry and if you become a victim, you could lose serious money. While you can’t know for sure if you are about to be…

We all have 24 hours a day, but why do some people get more accomplished than others? Why do some real estate investors have a system in place within a few weeks while others struggle for more than a year? Why do some score their first real estate deal in a month, while others give…

The difference of opinion on homeowners associations, or HOAs, depends on several factors, including individual personalities and preferences and the quality of the particular HOA. Rules and dues vary but, in general, homeowners who live in an HOA must abide by its regulations and pay a monthly, quarterly or annual fee that pays for management…

Our mind is one of the most powerful things we own. The way we think and the words we use determine our reactions to life. Yes, life acts, and then we react. In between we think. So pay close attention to what you think. There are words you may be using without thinking about their…

Most of you have seen them. Usually located near busy intersections or at highway exits, they are those neon colored signs that typically say, “I Buy Houses. Any Price, Any Condition. Call me at 555-555-5555. Do you wonder why real estate investors still use bandit signs? Simply put – it’s because they work. YOU saw…

Marko Rubel breaks down the biggest misconceptions with generating passive income through real estate. Marko stresses how he encourages his students to stray away from rental properties in the first couple years of their real estate investing business. Mainly because you won’t have enough liquidity to support tenant turnover. So how does Marko do it?…

Investments are known for their risky nature. Hence, when you bet your money on something, you have to be prepared for the worst no matter how full-proof your plan is. In your real estate career, there will be times when things will work just the opposite of the expected. And, you will notice that once…

Are you sold on you? Seems like an easy enough question right? Well, how would you answer that if I asked you right now? For many investors I talk to they cannot jump and say “Yes, 110% I know I’m the best solution for the seller.” And if that has ever described you, and you…

In talking with some of my coaching students who are newer to real estate investing, I find there tends to be a pattern of behavior that I like to discuss with them, upfront, in a frank manner. Darren Hardy, a bestselling author and publisher of SUCCESS magazine, who is a mentor to CEOs and high-performance…

Readings from ancient India, The Bhagavad Gita likens a person’s senses to wild horses, and the mind akin to the charioteer, who holds the reins of these horses. If you cannot rein in your senses, they will run wild and take you to places you don’t wish to go. Focus essentially boils down to the…

One of Marko’s students asks about how to find sellers that have fallen out of bankruptcy, and are ready to sell their home.

Let me ask you a few questions. Do you want to have more money? Do you want to feel better about your life and have more fun? More importantly, do you want to stop living a life of potential and start living a life of action? I’d like to share a quote from American author…

Today’s Question is: How do I conduct a Title Search? First of all, you can’t. Whatever your methods are, they won’t substitute for a title search done by a title company. However, you can get an idea of the titles and liens associated with the property by using a completely free resource: your county’s reorder’s…

  When it comes to Foreclosure Investing, it is absolutely crucial for you to know the rules and laws in your area. Knowing them will not only help you in your search for a seller and your hunt for a great purchase, but equally important… knowing the rules will keep you out of trouble! Here’s…

While enjoying this past weekend with family and friends, and reflecting upon how lucky I am to be living and raising my family in this wonderful Country of ours, I happened upon a book by Joseph J. Ellis titled “The Quartet”. The book is about how four of the greatest of our founding fathers orchestrated…

New real estate investors can easily be overwhelmed by the breadth and magnitude of all the real estate investing courses and program options to choose from. To be a new real estate investor is to have to contend with the twin obstacles of the “shiny button” syndrome and way too much “analysis paralysis”, both variations…

There is nothing unsavory, unethical, or illegal in helping sellers facing imminent foreclosure. You can be a responsible, helpful, ethical, and profitable real estate investor, never ever employing or resorting to the predatory tactics of others that give this worthy and often profitable niche such a black eye, often with good reason. It takes knowledge,…

I post this article from time to time to give my students a fresh reminder of my 3 biggest rules for successful real estate investing. – There are right and wrong ways to do just about anything in life – including investing in real estate. The traditional way to purchase properties is to save for…

This Week’s Question is: How Do I find an Investor Friendly Real Estate Agent? A couple tips on this subject. As I’ve said before, it’s much easier to work with a newer agent, as opposed to an already established “million dollar agent” – because they’re not going to want to work with you. SO what…

  We all know that the life on this planet is not infinite and a sad fact is… all of us have a limited number of hours left but at the same time many ignore that fact! (Before I continue… do a simple math in your head right now… If an average life span is…

  Closing is truly an art and a science. Although it is frequently true that there may well be more than one exit strategy to choose from, by first analyzing available options, then choosing an exit strategy from those options, your likelihood of success will be greatly enhanced and your success assured. Before you ever…

  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…