For some reason, new (and wanna-be) investors think that negotiating is really hard. And while I don’t disagree with them, real estate negotiations, in my opinion, are simple and straightforward. But that’s because I don’t even begin to negotiate until I have an inspection and/or contractor’s bid in hand. At this point, the property isContinue reading “Why I Begin Negotiations After the Inspection”
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Tips for a First Time Buyer
Whether you’re buying an investment or a personal residence, the first time you purchase a house can be really daunting. It seems like there are so many things to consider, and so many things that can go wrong! And then you’ve heard the horror stories and how fast the market is moving and you’re wonderingContinue reading “Tips for a First Time Buyer”
Erin’s Investor Course
Hi! I’m Erin, and I want to tell you all about my new and improved Investor Course! This course is completely online and totally self-paced, through the Teachable platform. You can do it from anywhere, on your own time. You can take as little or as much time as you want, and it’s all aboutContinue reading “Erin’s Investor Course”
7 Remodeling Ideas for Flipping a Home
Check out this awesome guest post by Corey Tyner! Corey Tyner is the owner of Phoenix Fast Sell Home Buyers and We Buy Land Arizona. He is one of the top real estate investors in Arizona with over a decade of experience. His work has been featured on Bigger Pockets, Real Estate Agent Magazine, andContinue reading “7 Remodeling Ideas for Flipping a Home”
How to Be A Great Landlord
Being a landlord can be challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. Landlords can earn a lot of money, or they can spend a ton of money on legal fees and lose more than they make. You can self-manage your rentals or outsource it and be hands-off. Either way, doing it right and doing it well can saveContinue reading “How to Be A Great Landlord”
Investing during a Black Swan Event
Right now, it seems that everyone is focused on the future of our economy, the stock market, and real estate. We know we are on the cusp of something big, but we just aren’t quite sure how (and how much) we will be affected. We are in unprecedented times, and our leaders don’t have a lotContinue reading “Investing during a Black Swan Event”
What is Seller Financing and How Can You Take Advantage of It?
When banks tighten up lending, the best real estate investors begin to leverage more favorable lending strategies. One of these strategies is seller financing, also called owner financing. This strategy can allow homeowners to sell their home faster because buyers can benefit from lower qualifying standards and down payment requirements. What Is Seller Financing? Seller financing is when the sellerContinue reading “What is Seller Financing and How Can You Take Advantage of It?”
How to Be a Great Landlord
Being a landlord can be challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. Landlords can earn a lot of money, or they can spend a ton of money on legal fees and lose more than they make. You can self-manage your rentals or be hands-off if you hire the right team and outsource it. Either way,Continue reading “How to Be a Great Landlord”
Out of State Investing: The Pros and Cons
The decision to invest out of state should not be taken lightly—you need to do your research, practice due diligence, and weigh the pros and cons to ultimately decide whether it’s right for you. The right out-of-state investing strategy can prove to be highly lucrative and allow you to scale your investing, but there are alsoContinue reading “Out of State Investing: The Pros and Cons”
Don’t Lose Your Momentum during a Recessionary Economy
Things were going great. You were in a groove, crushing goals, buying properties, or making progress on your first deal. Borrowing money was easy and people were turning great profits. Then the unthinkable happened. A black swan event. Coronavirus came and wrecked your plans! The investing world changed overnight. Hard money lending dried up almostContinue reading “Don’t Lose Your Momentum during a Recessionary Economy”