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4 September 2008 | 11 replies
Let us face it, the bad businessmen have made it hard for the good businessmen to do business.
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22 April 2009 | 3 replies
It is just for online connecting, but if there was interest could develop into face-2-face.
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20 September 2008 | 2 replies
Because of the potential funding issues a buyer will face with seasoning, I will offer an incentive to the buyer if they work with my investment mortgage broker for their loan.
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18 January 2010 | 29 replies
I think we do a disservice to our community by getting into deals assuming the best only to find ourselves faced with the worst.I would contend there are many areas where you will see little or no profit on the sale of a house whether its in one year, five years, or 10.
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9 October 2008 | 15 replies
If real estate agents take on a more consultative role as an advocate for these homeowners, they can still make money and can throw a lifeline to these homeowners facing foreclosure.
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29 October 2008 | 6 replies
Whether you’re just getting started down the road towards fulfilling your real estate investing dreams or you’re a little more experienced, a good mentor can get you closer to the realization of your goals by showing you some of the tips, tricks, and other shortcuts that have fueled their success.The problem many fledgling real estate investors face – and some with a little more experience – is self doubt about their ability to put together profitable deals, as well as having numerous questions about when certain techniques would be most appropriate.These doubts and questions can easily be alleviated by knowledge, but a lot of real estate investors have trouble applying principles they may have read about, heard about, or seen in a short webinar.
2 October 2008 | 8 replies
I am currently in Springfield, Illinois which the market for wholesaling, well let's just face it, SUCKS.
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26 September 2008 | 8 replies
It's a huge challenge and the projects will take awhile, but it's a fun game to play!
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8 November 2008 | 79 replies
I have watched friends that were in great financial situations loose their jobs because businesses where doing the same as your common consumer and are now either facing foreclosure or have already been foreclosed upon.