Is creative real estate right for you or should you go the traditional route? You'll discover the differences, the pros and the cons of both approaches and which one is right for you. First let's take a look at what each one looks like: With traditional real estate, an investor... Buys investment properties on the MLS. Finds deals by calling up a real estate agent. Buys foreclosures that are listed on the MLS. Buys foreclosures at the foreclosure auction sale. Buys properties … [Read more...]
8 Traits of Successful Real Estate Investors
October 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
8 Traits of Successful Real Estate Investors Take a few minutes to think about the successful people around you, not only financially, but also those who embody personal success. Consider the characteristics each of them possess and how these characteristics have fueled their achievements in their given field. Over the past several years I have come in contact with quite a few real estate investors, both directly and indirectly, and have recognized many I consider to be very successful. These … [Read more...]
3 Missteps That Can Derail Your Real Estate Investing
August 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
3 Missteps That Can Derail Your Real Estate Investing With the unprecedented drop in real estate values over the last few years, more and more people are trying their hand at real estate investing. With the wealth of available knowledge related to real estate investing, it is not difficult to research the possible investment strategies and locations in which to invest.Not surprisingly, investors in this market cycle seem to be more cautious about their investing … especially when compared … [Read more...]
Friday Asia Digest – Rise of Malaysia / The European Connection
August 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Friday Asia Digest – Rise of Malaysia / The European Connection Malaysian Office/Retail Demand Remains Healthy Malaysia continues to cement it’s status as one of Asia’s top rising stars, as mentioned in last week’s digest, with demand for retail and commercial space increasing rapidly – this in spite of relatively high vacancies, which have kept rents stagnant in the last 2-3 years. Investors and analysts do not seem to be viewing this as an issue, however, pointing to the … [Read more...]
Raising Private Money – Debt or Equity Partners
May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Raising Private Money – Debt or Equity PartnersWhen you are ready to start raising private money for your real estate deals, there are two different types of private money partners you can look for: debt partners and equity partners. Both can help you raise all the money you need to fund your real estate deals, but they work very differently. In this article we’re going to take a look at both debt and equity partners. We’ll explore how they are different and why you would use each to … [Read more...]
The Use of Private Money
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The use of private money is nothing new. Many investors have used it in the past and have called it very different things. Hard Money, Private Loans, Family Loans, Partner Money, Investor Pools, Money Partners, Private Equity, heck even Loan Sharks (jokingly)- are all names and sources of private money that can be used for [...]Private Money – Use It To Fund Deals is a post from: Real Estate Investing Blog For Real Estate Investors.Read the full post here... … [Read more...]
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Why I Have to Use Property Managers
Why I Have to Use Property Managers If you work full-time like I do and you chose to be an active real estate investor, you will likely face tough decisions every week. One area in which I see new investors struggle, and where experienced investors have strong opinions is the use of property management.As one of the experienced investors, I know for sure that if I managed my properties myself I could do a better job, save some money, collect more rent, and produce a better return on my … [Read more...]