real estate

The biggest mistake that new landlords make is thinking that their rental property can run on autopilot. In a perfect world, you will have to do nothing more than make periodic visits to your rental property and wait for monthly checks to come in. This is often much more unlikely than the truth. You need […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you are struggling to find employment, is real estate investment a good alternative? While some new reports continue to proclaim wages and jobs are growing, not everyone shares the same consensus. The National Association of Realtors has highlighted the fact that job growth has failed to keep up with population growth. Many that have […]

How can you increase your chances of having a successful real estate event? Whether it is a real estate education seminar, first time homebuyer class, expo for distressed homeowners, tour of foreclosure properties, fundraising event, or simply getting together, a real estate investment club or group of strategic partners, there is a lot that can […]

What steps are involved in getting started in real estate? There is no question that real estate is one of the best career paths, investment opportunities and methods to generate long-term wealth. Of course, going from 0-60 in real estate can be a big leap for many. This is especially true for those desiring to […]

With 8 out of 10 American millionaires choosing real estate as their top investment in 2014, it’s hard to see the sector not performing on all cylinders by the end of the year. According to Bloomberg News and a survey of U.S. millionaires by Morgan Stanley, 77 percent of those with a million dollars or […]

Regardless of what market you are in, there are probably plenty of investors to compete against. Keeping ahead of the game is absolutely critical to success, but not everyone may know how to gain that edge. Having said that, the manner in which you conduct business can say a lot about you as an investor. […]

How long does it really take to flip a house in today’s market? Perhaps even more importantly, why is it important to know how much time it should take? Understanding the market and how it works is critical. Make sure you know what to expect when flipping a home. The Rising Popularity of Flipping Houses […]