As an aspiring real estate investor, avoiding common mistakes is key to your success. I’ve been there, and I want to share insights that can save you from costly errors.
During property tours, ask smart and relevant ...

What is the typical tenant screening process?  Of course getting a feel for the tenants when you show the unit, and background and credit checks, but how else do you decide whether or not you potentially have a qualit...

I'm listening to podcast 67. Tim Gordon has a sales background and he mentions sales ability as being very important to wholesaling success. I would think selling wholesaling would be easier than selling a car, but I'...

One of the most important things that I'm learning is how important tenant screening is. That idea leads to my newbie question of the day:

What is your screening process? What are the things you're looking for in a...

I am curious what the community thinks about negotiating deals over the phone versus an in person visit.  I typically deal with vacant houses that have been inherited so when I go see the property I typically do not s...

There is an old saying “You don’t make your money when you sell the home, you make your money when you buy”. From my experience that statement is about 50% true. Your ability to negotiate can end up playing a huge r...

What renovations are your best bet for raising your property to market rate rents?I had an "Aha!" Moment while analyzing Minneapolis multifamilies with below market rents today: "the right renovations will pay for the...

But I know I need to keep going. I spent several hundred dollars and sent hundreds of post cards with no calls back. I'm focusing right now on note buying to build up some cash. Then my focus will shift to wholesali...

Hello Everyone,

I am having a lot of responses to my listing for my rental house. I decided to do a open house like showing this weekend. I will have rental applications and answer questions. Should I have co...