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If you are a new investor or have yet to begin, a part of you may be wondering, “Why should I invest in real estate? What are the benefits? How can it help me make money?” While there are countless reasons why real estate makes a great investment, there are a few key benefits you…

The real estate market is getting better every day, which means real estate investing is very appealing, either as a career or a second job. Before you jump in, however, there are a number of common, mistakes beginners make that you should avoid. Established real estate investors and professionals have shared their tips on what…

In 2009, Bloomberg said “If you don’t buy a house now, you’re stupid or broke.” When they said that, rates were at 5%. Today, rates are under 4%. While we wouldn’t go so far as to make such a statement as Bloomberg, we would say that now is most certainly the time to buy a…

Many home sellers don’t realize there are a number of things to do before listing their house. Beyond the obvious tasks of cleaning, organizing, and decorating, there are a few things sellers should do (that they probably don’t think of doing). Without addressing these key issues, you may be faced with too many decisions at…

Any seasoned investor will advise that the key to growing and maintaining  a successful real estate investing business is to adopt a business model that incorporates the concept of systematic delegation: To accomplish goals in less time and achieve more through effective delegation, so you may run your business and your business does not run…

  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…

The answer is obvious. Our money is made when we buy real estate but we cannot spend any of that money since we do not have it yet until we sell the property. We need to sell the home to secure our profits and maintain our cash flow. There is no cash flow with an…

A short sale, simply put, is the process of selling a primary residence for less than what is owed to a lender. A simple illustration will paint the picture. A bank has the only lien against a home. That home is currently “underwater”, which means the owner owes more than the property is currently worth…

We’ve all been there. We head to Starbucks and can’t help but find happiness in seeing our name on a cup of joe that promises to wake us up and get us started for the day – “Marko Rubel, dry cappuccino!”  However, your morning caffeine intake may be killing your success in four different ways.  …

The open house is one of the most important elements of selling your home. It’s your best opportunity to show off your home to a number of prospective buyers and real estate agents. The better your home looks, the higher the offers you can get. The open house isn’t just about showing people your home….