Real Estate Investing Courses as a Means of Building Savings
An almost universal goal amongst people in modern society is looking for a way to build up their financial savings. This might be for the purposes of retirement, it might be in case of emergency, or it might be to build towards a purchase or upgrade of sorts. Whatever the case, we all want more […]
How Online Real Estate Courses Use Modern Tools to Teach Skills
Technology has brought us a lot of wonderful things as a society. One of the best things it has done for us is provide people new ways to learn new things and acquire new skills. This is great because now subjects like real estate investment can be delivered to people in the comfort of their […]
How Could a Real Estate Investment Course Change Your Life?
Have you found yourself stuck in life? Are you not happy with how things have turned out, or perhaps less dramatically, are you just looking for some light change to shake things up and make things a little better? There are obviously a ton of different things you could do here to scratch that itch, […]
What are Some Real Estate Investing Courses for Specific Niches?
Real estate investing can come in all shapes and forms. Many outsiders might think real estate is simply houses, but there are many, many more ways to invest in real estate beyond simply those. A good real estate investing course can give you a deep understanding of these various real estate niches. This blog isn’t […]
Five Reasons to Take a Real Estate Course Online
The internet has brought us a lot of wonderful things. We can watch our favorite TV shows and movies on-demand. We have access to every song ever produced. And we have ways now to learn things that could previously only be learned in a classroom in a university in a city. There are online courses […]
Building a Passive Income Stream with Real Estate Investing Courses
A passive income stream can be a wonderful thing. It can be just a smallish sized one that helps you with your monthly bills and maybe gives you some extra cash to buy yourself something nice every month or, if you do it right, it can allow you to quit your day job and build […]
What are the Different Types of Real Estate Investments?
If you’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investment, you might think it’s simply: buy a house and sit on it. But that’s not the case! There are many, many types of real estate investments to choose from and they each come with their own benefits and risks. If you take a real estate […]
How Can Real Estate Investing Courses Help Me Build For Retirement?
Are you saving enough for retirement? We’re constantly asking ourselves (or are constantly being asked: see the above line) whether we’re putting enough away to retire. Most people, frankly, are not. Or they’re putting retirement money away in an account somewhere that’s not earning them very much. The money is essentially sitting there, gathering dust. […]
Want to Maximize Your ROI with a Real Estate Investing Course? Here’s How
A smart way to build wealth and work towards financial freedom is taking a real estate investing course. They can help you learn the skills and knowledge to make smart decisions in real estate, which is what investment in the market requires. So let’s talk about how to maximize your ROI with a real estate […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing Courses
From the outside, real estate investing can seem a little intimidating. This is doubly so if you’re a beginner just looking to get into the market. The good news is that there are people out there who can help you. People who have been in your shoes, who’ve learned, who’ve grown, and who now know […]
What are the Benefits of a Continuing Education for Real Estate Investors?
Have you done some real estate investing already? How much have you done? A moderate amount? Or are you just getting started? Or have you done quite a bit of real estate investing? Whatever your answer to this question, we believe there’s still added value to be had by taking a real estate investing course. […]
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Investing Course for You
It’s pretty common knowledge at this point: real estate is a smart investing decision. But investing in real estate isn’t always the easiest thing to do. It can take quite a bit of time and effort to begin to understand the way the industry works. Luckily, there are experts out there who have a real […]
Getting Creative with Financing
Types of creative financing: Joint venture partnerships Private lending Seller financing Home equity line of credit Hard money loan Lease option Deferred mortgage payments An unsecured line of credit Land contract Blanket/wrap mortgage Self-directed funds Balloon payment Contracts for deeds Syndicate mortgage Interest-only payment Credit cards Are there more? Of course! These are some of […]
Airbnb Renting: The Benefits of Mid-Term Rental Housing
Due to the popular growth of Airbnb renting, most people are aware of the term Short-Term Rentals, which is classified as a Guest staying in housing for less than 30 days. You’re probably also familiar with Long-Term Rentals, in which a Tenant signs a lease agreement for 1 year or more in a property that […]
Corporations and Credit
Doing this business with corporations has some huge advantages such as: Increased personal liability protection. Increased corporate liability protection. Decrease your income taxes. Increase your legal and legitimate business expenses and write-offs. An old saying is, “it’s not how much money you make. It’s how much money you keep.” Doing business with a proper […]
Building Your Business System
An integral part of the business system is to free up time for yourself. One way of doing that could be hiring a professional property manager. A good property manager will make your life better and allow you time to find more deals, money partners and enjoy your life. Isn’t that why we get into […]
A System to Grow Your Business
Do you need a system to grow your business? Often the harsh lessons learned are the money you may save in doing renovation work yourself. Self-managing a property is very limiting to your investing results. Can you save some money? Maybe. Is it worth it? Not! Your time is your most valuable asset. Your time […]
The Investor Mindset
Here are some common principles for investor mindset: There is good debt, and there is bad debt. Good debt pays you, such as having a mortgage on a property with positive monthly cash flow. Bad debt on items such as expensive cars, lavish vacations, fancy dining, and other luxury items will keep you working your […]
Questions for Your Mentor
Do they invest for cash flow or appreciation? Skilled investors invest for cash flow. Skilled investors enjoy appreciation when it occurs. Amateur investors hope for appreciation as that is often the only way they make money. What are their exit strategies? Skilled investors have multiple exits. Do they have experience teaching? Can they commit three […]
Tips from a Mentor
Any mentor worth his money will confirm: Once your action plan is in place, you will be hitting the ground running. Establish multiple exit strategies when making your offers. If your goal is to buy a property, renovate and sell, that is your plan A. Alternate methods could be: Plan B: Get under contract and […]
Duties and Expectations for a Property Manager
First, ask yourself these questions to see if you may be a candidate for a property manager: Do I have time to manage my properties? Can I evict my tenants if needed? Can I follow the rules I have set for my tenants according to the lease I have them sign? Can I make repairs […]
Guidelines on Having a Successful Short-Term Rental
Photos There are two approaches to take, 1) Do It Yourself or 2) Hire a Professional Photographer. While it’s quick and easy to snap photos using your camera phone, it won’t provide the same level of quality if you hire a professional photographer with high-end camera equipment. There’s a reason why Realtors hire photographers to […]
The Complete Guide to Short-Term Rental Furnishings
Short-term rental businesses are some of the easiest to manage. The size of your property can also help determine the design aesthetic. If you’re offering a studio apartment, it’s unlikely you’ll attract a family, but instead a couple or an individual. In this case, the decor can reflect a romantic getaway for two or a […]
Commercial Investment Opportunities
Office and warehousing can be a powerful combination. 10-30% of the building is designated as commercial or office space, and you can offer this to attract a diverse tenant. Office and service combination, 20-60% of the building is designated as an office and service area. With this, it is best to avoid a manufacturing base […]
Three Strategies to Get into the Short-Term Rental Game
Strategy #1: Renting Out Your Property If you purchase a property or already own a property, you have two rental options. 1) Shared Housing: You live in one bedroom and rent out the remaining bedrooms. You must define what areas Guests have access to, such as Kitchen, Laundry, Backyard, etc. 2) Entire Place: You do […]
Short Term Rentals: Why Go Through the Extra Work?
One of the main benefits of listing your property as a short-term rental is that you can charge a daily rate that frequently provides a higher revenue per month than a traditional tenant. Below are some of the benefits of listing your property as a short-term rental. Higher Earning Potential: You can earn double or […]
Why Invest in Commercial Real Estate?
Examples of commercial real estate are: Office buildings Retail Warehouses Apartment buildings Industrial Mobile Home Park Creative financing options are more available in the commercial market than residential. Commercial lenders are very familiar with seller financing and other creative terms. Typically, commercial sellers have more experience in real estate transactions and could be more open […]
Due Diligence Ideas When Looking at MHPs
After viewing the details about a potential property you are interested in, your first step may be a Letter of Intent (LOI) outlining the parties’ initial understanding before entering into a binding contract. Be sure your offers provide substantial time to complete your due diligence on the property. DO NOT SKIMP THE DUE DILIGENCE. Income […]
Financing Options for MHPs
Finance companies may be another source – including credit cards to take a cash advance against the card. Make sure your numbers show you can profit after considering the cards’ finance costs and monthly payments. Another source – the seller – may be an option, depending on the seller’s circumstances. Below we will explore a […]
Professionals: You Will Need to Be a Successful MHP Investor
Lenders. Suppose the home is personal property (the land is not included with the home). In that case, you will want to know lenders who offer chattel mortgages and finance companies. Chattel mortgages are used in the financing of manufactured and modular homes and MHPs. If the home is moved to a different location, the […]