Don't Solely Rely on the MLS for Deals
Saturday, June 25
Investors, make sure you aren't relying solely on your local MLS to find your next deal. Here in Bergen County, NJ, we still have a glut of foreclosures in the system. However, once they hit the MLS, they are fully exposed to the market and often being bid up over the list price. I have been warn...
Bigger Pockets Really Does Work!
Tuesday, February 03
If I meet any people who are interested in real estate investing, the first place I tell them to go is Bigger Pockets! The site is invaluable not only for all the information it provides, but more importantly, the connections you make here.As an investor friendly real estate agent in Bergen Count...
Newark Investing: The Hassles Continue
Saturday, June 21
The City of Newark, New Jersey sure doesn't seem to make it easy for real estate investors to purchase in Newark. We seem to hit snags every step along the way. Now, despite not changing the floor plan or location of any fixtures, the city is now requiring drawings from an architect to be submitt...
City of Newark Sure Doesn't Make it Easy for Investors
Thursday, May 22
Maybe I am naive, but I would think cities like Newark, NJ would be hungry for investors to come and help revitalize their neighborhoods. They should make the process as smooth and easy as possible. The city seems to make it difficult at every turn to close deals and get homes renovated. It ...
Our First Investment Flip House in Newark, NJ
Sunday, April 27
It took much longer than expected, but my investor client finally closed on his flip in Newark! Most of the delay was caused by the bureaucracy of the City of Newark. Myself and the listing agent weren't familiar with Newark's requirements, so we can shoulder some of the blame....
Need a Gun to Go See a House? Might Not Want to Buy That Home Then
Sunday, April 27
So I called up the listing agent for a 3 family property in Irvington, New Jersey to show to an investor client. "Hello, I want to show your listing tomorrow in Irvington, how do I access it?". The listing agent says. "Its vacant and open, just let your self in." Wonderful, I get to go into a ...