At a recent meeting of local investors, the question was raised, “Should we use a yard sign, even if we only plan to wholesale the property?” I have a very strong opinion on yard signs. Yes, you must use a sign at every opportunity. 1. A yard sign is probably the best marketing tool you…
With the traditional economies of the West experiencing more and more uncertainty each year, some investors have begun to take a closer look at emerging economies. Apart from Asia, South America today seems to be one of the most interesting places to invest. All the usual candidates have their pros and cons. While Argentina suffers…
As more and more investors return to the market, they will bid on properties against more experienced investors. This bidding, especially on new REOs (bank owned properties) can get fierce. Once an investor understands the Ghost Offers strategies, he will be able to use them to his advantage just like the professionals. The term phantom…
When you take your whole family on vacation and want to enjoy a little extra space, you may want to consider renting a vacation villa instead of the usual type of accommodation. By selecting this option, you’ll get an indulgent glimpse of what it would be like to have your own little house in the…
If you’ve been a house painter for a long time, you’ve no doubt come to some type of drywall repair in every interior painting job. In fact, if you’re not proficient in drywall repair, your painting jobs won’t be as professional as they could be. In this article I want to reveal how small drywall…
CAVEAT! If you really want to buy a house in 2010, you may not have much time left! With the 2007-2009 recession fading into history, buyers are returning to the real estate market in droves. However, what most shoppers don’t realize is that there are many forces working against them that could make it difficult…
There has recently been a change in the standard process a bank would take to help a homeowner who was struggling with their mortgage payment. Traditionally, in the past, a lender would only offer assistance to a borrower when their mortgage loan was in default, failure to pay their monthly loan payment for three or…
While historically owning investment real estate is considered a quality and relatively safe vehicle, it takes some knowledge, understanding, planning and carefully choosing the right/appropriate property to do so! After more than 15 years as a licensed real estate seller in New York State and someone who has repeatedly invested in residential rental properties, I…
A contact management app can be crucial for your business by managing all your contact information in one place, keeping track of your conversations with your customers, managing supplier information and knowing the exact chances of success in your deals. . Real estate CRM solutions are extremely critical in managing the complex business process of…
Do you have a home business? It is surely one of the most rewarding achievements you will ever have, especially if you do it right. Doing business at home has definitely come a long way. Building a business, managing a team, and building your brand are now within your reach, as long as you have…
