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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….

If you’re having a bad day, naturally the last thing you’ll want to do is smile. But it turns out, smiling may be the one thing you need to turn your day around. The Science of Smiling A study led by Fritz Strack in 1988 serves as one example of scientific evidence towards the positive…

Appreciation is the aspect that earns real estate its brownie points declaring it a solid investment over others. The ability to increase net worth via appreciation is the primary reason people prefer to invest in property. To put it in simple words, appreciation is used to refer to the increase in the value of property….

One of Marko’s students asks about advice they’ve received from their lawyer that doesn’t appear to be in their best interest.

I’ve told a dozen of newbie investors that dealing with motivated sellers is one of the proven ways to get a property at a heavily discounted price. And, while most of them have gone away with this piece of advice, I have had many come back to me with a million dollar question – “Marko,…

As those with a full time jobs, many self-employed people look into real estate to achieve freedom. Real estate investing offers a better lifestyle and better financial future. However, you need to have your own WHY! Is it your family that motivates you? Is it improving your health? This man shares his WHY with you……