Posted by Braden Kowalski // July 9, 2015
Nearly a decade has passed since the onset of the most recent recession, and real estate investing is stronger than ever. Home flips are seeing larger profits, as appreciation rates and a lack of inventory are driving up spreads. However, buy and hold investors will argue that they are primed to experience more success than […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // June 25, 2015
As an investor, selling a home often represents about a month’s worth of hard work and dedication. In many cases, it is the culmination of several months of work. However, while it takes a lot to get to that point, there is still more to do on the horizon. Simply put, the house needs to […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // April 15, 2015
Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran says one of the most important factors in building an innovative real estate company is a ‘failure budget.’ So why would you need one of those? How much should it be? What should it be spent on? Perhaps even more importantly, what is it? Why Your Real Estate Company Needs […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // March 6, 2015
The housing sector has made considerable strides in recent years, and finally has something to show for it. Home prices are up, and will only be bolstered by an expanding economy. That said, home remodeling projects are expected to increase exponentially in 2015. Consumers can expect to see more new construction, rehabbing, high end gut […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // February 24, 2015
Ambition alone is not enough to make you a successful investor. Every day there are thousands of new investors that enter into the real estate business with aspirations of making it big. However, there is one stark reality: not all of them will make it past their initial year. Between unrealistic expectations and poor business […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // February 9, 2015
Real estate investors need to be paying more attention to their Real Estate Brand. For those that haven’t invested in their personal brands yet, or enough, it’s not too late. However, now is the time to start building up a brand that consumers can trust. Having said that, what are the best moves in building […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // February 2, 2015
Inspiration is all around us. As a real estate investor, you are advised to learn as much as you can. After all, the most prosperous real estate investors are those that dedicate themselves to the craft. The more you know about the industry, the better position you will be in to succeed. However, sometimes it […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // December 16, 2014
One of the greatest qualities you can have as a business owner is the ability to master real estate negotiating to get what you want. Whether you are asking your boss for a raise or trying to get a bargain at a local home sale, negotiating is critical. How you go about trying to get what […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // December 12, 2014
What direction is U.S. real estate heading in the coming year? Whether real estate investor, industry business owner, Realtor, builder, home buyer, renter or seller, it is extremely important to have an eye on trends for the year ahead. What will make good buys? Is it smart to sell sooner rather than later? What quirks […]
Posted by Braden Kowalski // December 1, 2014
If you aren’t already putting together the finer points of your January marketing, and putting deals in the pipeline to close when the ball drops, you’re already behind. So how can real estate brokerages, investment firms, Realtors and individual investors ramp up their business volume to kick off 2015? Experienced real estate professionals and business […]
