Why Property?
Major Benefits One of our most important goals is to show you how to invest for profit while also investing for a purpose. Everyone needs a place to live. Your Property Knowledge: In this book, we are going to talk about: Our entire goal as property investors is to solve problems. We can make money […]
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 […]
How to Achieve 5-Star Ratings and Positive Reviews on Airbnb
Airbnb has become a popular choice for travelers looking for a unique and affordable accommodation experience. As an Airbnb Superhost, I find that it’s important to provide exceptional service to ensure that guests have a memorable stay and leave positive reviews. Consider this article a free real estate online course as I give you some […]
Manage the Managers: Proper Property Management
If you’ve decided to get out of your own way and want to locate the best property manager for your asset, where do you begin? Follow the below steps to finding an excellent property manager: Ask other landlords Ask questions about the strengths and weaknesses of the company. And if they parted ways, ask why. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Finding Profit in Mobile Homes
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) does have a category for manufactured housing. It is typically identified as a home type. It is located on private land as opposed to those found in mobile home parks. However, the MLS is not typically where you would look for deals. Others broker mobile homes, including those in parks, […]
Having Options to Own vs. Rent with Mobile Homes
Land and Lots There are situations where the manufactured home remains personal property and is placed on the land. The land is considered real property. In this case, the land appreciates while the manufactured home, technically, depreciates. Although, the actual test for market value is determined by what a buyer is willing to pay. As […]
Fact vs. Fiction with Mobile Home Investing
There are many misconceptions about this type of housing. One of the biggest ones has to do with the house being mobile. While it is true that manufactured homes are delivered via the highway, that is often the only time they are truly mobile. Many manufactured homes never leave the site installed to be relocated […]
How to “Find the Deal” Within a Pre-Foreclosure Situation
In a pre-foreclosure situation, if you buy the house directly from the homeowner, there are typically two scenarios. The property either has equity or little to no equity. If the property has little to no equity or if more is owed on the property than it’s worth, a short sale would need to be negotiated. […]
Deciphering the Foreclosures Process
Working with foreclosures can be a great investment strategy. One of the reasons is that there are usually foreclosures regularly regardless of the situation or reason. This provides us with a steady stream of investment opportunities. Someone is often falling behind on their mortgage for one reason or another. When a homeowner doesn’t pay their […]
Inspecting Your Rehab Property and Making Sure Everything is on Point
Punch List & Preparing to Sell (or Rent) When your contractor says, “the work is finished,” the project is not yet complete! Instead, that statement means it is time for you to thoroughly inspect all work done by your contractor and compare it to your agreed Detailed Scope of Work. This is a critical step […]
Keeping Your Rehab on Budget: Organize and Communicate
Managing Your Rehab Projection Whether you manage the team and rehab project independently or use a General Contractor, ORGANIZATION & COMMUNICATION ARE KEY. The more organized you are, the faster you can respond to questions and situations that may surface with your team, contractors, financiers, or local government. In addition, having organized systems and processes […]
SMART Rehab is Knowing What Paperwork You Need to Protect Yourself!
Completing Critical Paperwork Finding a contractor to work on your rehab investment property is an important first step. Once you have found the right contractor, you must use these six (6) Critical Documents to ensure you have the legal protection you need if something goes wrong with your rehab project. These documents are for both your […]
Getting the Right Contractors to Help You with Your Fixer-Upper!
Hiring Your Contractors The hiring and management of contractors are crucial in any rehab project. If you are handy, your instincts might be to save yourself some money using the do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, don’t. Your time is too valuable and is much better spent finding your next real estate investment opportunity. Remember that it is […]
Don’t let the details derail your rehab
Detailed Scope of Work Suppose you’ve purchased a property that requires some level of rehab. In that case, you will need to put together a Detailed Scope of Work to accompany your request for contractor bids. A Detailed Scope of Work lists all the renovations that need to be completed at a property to increase […]
One of my best decisions ever!
Today I had a notification on social media appear. It said “share your memory from 9 years ago” along with a picture of a For Sale By Owner sign featuring Rent To Own. This social media reminder made me think back the properties I have bought and sold, the realtors, negotiations, the classes, financing, mortgage […]
The hottest real estate concept, REHABBING!
Most properties you purchase as an investment will require some level of rehab – sometimes a little and sometimes a lot. Your specific rehab plans and allotted budget should be designed to increase the value and profitability of the investment property based on your exit strategy. Are you going to wholesale the property? Will you […]
Positive conversations with potential Joint Venture Partners
How do you plan to structure your conversation with potential Joint Venture (JV) Partners? How do you get your potential JV wanting to repeat business with you? Have you already had some of these conversations and received the polite “no?” If you’ve ever heard “let me get back to you” or “I’ll think about it”; […]