by Dave Van Horn Way back when, I used to have an “I Buy Houses” business. I would act as the bank for a few birddogs who were steadily feeding me deals. In those days, “subject to” was one of my favorite strategies for buying properties from motivated sellers. It was a very valuable tool for me back... Continue Reading →
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Tax Lien Investing: 5 Important Risks to Consider
by Kevin Perk Wonder how tax lien investing works? Local governments generally collect a majority of their revenues from taxes on real estate. These property taxes fund all sorts of government operations, from police to parks to schools. Therefore, local governments really want those property taxes to be paid. If property owners fail to pay their... Continue Reading →
What Investors Can Learn From William Nickerson Turning $1,000 Into a Million (in His Spare Time)
by Andrew Syrios One of the all time real estate investing classics is How I Turned $1,000 into a Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time (later revised to $5 million) by William Nickerson. The book was originally published in 1959 and not only shows how real investment has been a great business for a long time, but... Continue Reading →
Are Turnkey Properties Too Expensive to Be Viable Investments?
by Sterling White Do turnkey investment property services eat up too much profit to be viable as a sound investment strategy? Can turnkey real estate investing really be profitable? If so, what buying guidelines and criteria should investors have? Myths & Misconceptions About Investing Living in the information age can be both a gift and curse... Continue Reading →
The 6 Human Needs — and How They Impact Your Real Estate Investing
by Gino Barbaro You may be asking yourself, “What does understanding our needs have to do with success in real estate?” After listening to and following countless successful individuals, I have noticed that there is a strong correlation between fulfilling these six needs and deriving happiness and success in life. Let me first dive into the... Continue Reading →