The Death of a Landlord...and What you Should Learn From It
Tuesday, July 15
Brandon Turner recently stepped into the shadows to cast a light on a part of the investing world that we don't like to talk about. In his article "Why are so many Real Estate Investors Going Bankrupt?", Brandon relates an all too common story of the financial ruin that lurks just out of sight r...
Top 10 Counties for Flipping Homes
Saturday, July 12
The news is all abuzz with the recent report out from RealtyTrac showing the top counties for flipping. If you follow our Market Watch series then you know we have been reporting the top markets for investing in real estate according to Q1 numbers. Keep in mind that "markets" encompass several c...
BBB Issues Red Flags for Flipping Seminars
Friday, July 04
It's a "buyers beware" of a different sort. Recently some seminars have been getting the attention of the Better Business Bureau, and not in a good way. Seminars being held across the country showing the average consumer how to “flip” houses and build long-term wealth are getting red flagged by...
How to Avoid the Closing From Hell
Friday, June 20
Well you made it! You sold your flip! Congratulations, you have made it to the finish line. All that is left is for the buyer to sign the paper work at the closing. What could go wrong? Most closings go pretty smooth and can close in as little as a half hour. Unfortunately through no fault of ...
How Your Income Can Become Passive
Friday, June 13
If you are reading this forum post we don't have to tell you that investing in real estate is an excellent way to create passive income. The key is to make this your passive income. Passive Income is defined as earnings an individual derives from a rental property, limited partnership or other...
Avoiding Slim Pickings on Your Lunch Hour
Friday, June 06
Today we are going to talk about a task that is a very important step in flipping houses that you can do within an hour on your lunch. How you plan your week can make all the difference. Many part-time REI’s don’t know where to start or how to get started. These daily posts are to help you wi...