Real Estate Investing

Real Estate 101: Making Money When You Buy
by Julie Broad (05/09/2008)

When you get to know an area intimately, you can spot deals and snap up a property before anyone else.

The Flip Side of Falling Property Prices: Rising Income Opportunities
by Justin Ford (04/29/2008)

As real estate prices fall, the income you get per dollar invested rises. This means greater cash flow and the ability to deliver bigger dividends to your investors.

Dear ETR: "The rental and the sales markets are providing a big challenge to our fiscal serenity."
by Justin Ford (04/24/2008)

I've advocated buying only cash-flow properties using fixed rate, amortizing loans. But now that you're in this situation, here are a few things to consider:

Using Automated Marketing to Profit in Today’s Real Estate Market
by Dean Graziosi (04/15/2008)

I've been investing in real estate for 20 years, and I've been able to make millions using many of those strategies to find potential deals. I've also used time-tested techniques borrowed from direct marketing.

A New Recession-Proof Income Stream
by Clyde Goulet (04/05/2008)

The short sale has been around for many years. It's nothing more than the lender/bank agreeing to take less than what is currently owed on the property.

A New-Exurb Real Estate Wealth Plan
by Marc Charles (04/01/2008)

A recent trend in real estate investing is toward smaller homes and apartments in the "new exurbs" - and that's where your real estate money should be invested.

How to Handle Your Investors’ Money for Fast, Profitable Real Estate Deals - Without Bank Hassles
by Alan Cowgill (03/25/2008)

How to handle money from private lenders.

The Housing Bust Is Still Kicking
by Charles Delvalle (03/22/2008)

The biggest drag on the stock market this year can be summed up in one word: Housing. And though many gurus are trying to call a bottom in the housing market, they're dead wrong.

Creating Cash Flow Without Ownership
by Justin Ford (03/18/2008)

Using a master lease option to create cashflow is a great alternative to investing in real estate in a declining market.

How To Find Private Money Lenders Who Will Give You Their Cash
by Alan Cowgill (03/11/2008)

My biggest challenge - and a challenge you're sure to face when finding private lenders - was getting them to trust me enough to do business with me.

A Unique Real Estate Formula
by Marc Charles (03/04/2008)

Many real estate developers and investors use a simple formula to calculate net income when evaluating the viability of an investment property. But, here's a different one.

Why You Should Be Concerned About Liability Protection
by Darius M. Barazandeh (02/26/2008)

One of the best ways to create passive income is to invest in real estate. Remember that you'll want to set up your real estate business to minimize your risk.

An "On Golden Pond" Self-Storage Investing Opportunity
by Marc Charles (02/19/2008)

Self-storage investing has many advantages over other types of real estate investments. Here’s how.

3 Simple Techniques for Building Your Real Estate Portfolio With Foreclosure Investing
by Marko Rubel (02/05/2008)

When done right, foreclosure investing can be one of the most lucrative ways to build your real estate portfolio.

Amortization: How the Un-Sexiest Word in Real Estate Can Make You Rich
by Justin Ford (12/18/2007)

There are a lot of high-energy terms in real estate: flip, leverage, cash out, cash in, boom, bubble, and bust. Then there's the sensible sister: amortization.

How to Spot Undervalued and Overvalued Real Estate Markets - and Profit From the Difference
by Justin Ford (12/11/2007)

This article is about the fundamentals. The kind that can save you a lot of pain and make you a lot of money - in any kind of real estate market.

Real Estate Contracts - 7 Basics You Need to Know
by David Finkel (11/27/2007)

A big part of real estate investing is mastering the art of contract negotiation. Here are 7 tips.

Why Making Good Money in Real Estate Shouldn’t Be That Hard
by Justin Ford (11/20/2007)

In real estate, the best way to keep your investment decisions "easy" - with low risk and a high potential for profits - is to act on values others can't see.

How to Build Instant Rapport for Real Estate Success
by Bill Twyford (10/02/2007)

Whether you’re a doctor, a real estate investor, or work in a fast-food restaurant, the way you communicate has a strong influence on people’s first impressions - good or bad.

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