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A lot has changed in the world of real estate over the last decade.As difficult as it may be to believe, the mortgage collapse was over ten years ago. One of the defining terms shortly after the collapse was “short sale”. There is a good chance that even if you were in real estate you […]

In real estate it is not enough to simply get the property you desire. If you overpay or the closing is later than you desire, you won’t be able to maximize the bottom line.  It is essential to win every negotiation you are part of. Sometimes, winning means taking the sellers price and closing in […]

In the world of real estate, you never know what is on the horizon. There are plenty of times when a deal, or situation, is thrown on your lap completely out of the blue. Such is the case with inherited properties. Dealing with a property in probate is one of the most difficult, and time […]

There is nothing quite like spending time with friends and family at a vacation rental property. In fact, there is a chance that some of you are reading this right now sipping coffee overlooking your favorite morning spot. As much as you may relish your time spent there it doesn’t necessarily mean you should make […]

If you’re a rental property investor who’d like to measure the profitability of a real estate deal, you may have run into some difficulty finding a metric that best suits your needs. For instance, return on investment (ROI) measures returns as a function of appreciation or equity, which can be tricky to apply to rental […]

The success of your real estate investment network corresponds with the people you’ve made relationships with in the past. It is nearly impossible to run a real estate business without the right contacts there to assist you in times of crisis, which is why the importance of networking cannot be overlooked.  There are plenty of real estate […]

Business is all about generating income. You can have tons of busy work and potential deals, but unless you turn those into revenue it doesn’t make a difference. In the world of real estate being efficient with your time is a must. If you blow it on tasks that don’t move the needle you will […]

What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the end goals. […]

Whenever anyone begins the process of looking for a new home, size is generally one of the top considerations. Along with budget and desired location, the room count and square footage are always among the top priorities of many homebuyers. American culture teaches us to believe that bigger is usually better, but not all square […]

There are always plenty of options when it comes to the world of real estate investing. There are almost limitless ways in which investing can transpire. However, prior to making an offer, there is one thing that needs to happen. The first thing you need to do is to have your real estate financing in […]