by M. Ian Colville Buying in an undesirable neighborhood can make financial sense, but is it worth it? The short answer is, it depends. Of course, it depends on the property and the neighborhood, but it also depends on the investor. Buying in a challenging neighborhood can end up being a disaster, but it can also produce good returns and involve minimal... Continue Reading →
Everything You Need to Know About Subdividing Your Land
by Kevin Perk When you say the word subdivision to most people, it will most-likely conjure up images of large tracts of suburban style housing. And while huge housing developments are one type of subdivision, there are also much simpler forms that even the novice real estate investor could contemplate doing. Knowing what a subdivision is... Continue Reading →
3 Ways to Create Your Own Inventory as a Real Estate Agent
You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t think you could be successful. Maybe you’re a real estate agent looking to expand your portfolio a bit. Maybe, as you’re taking your buyers from home to home you can’t help but think to yourself, “If I bought this home, I could fix it up and sell it for a... Continue Reading →
The 5 Things to Know About Getting Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan
In my work as a real estate agent, when I meet with new clients, I prepare them for three phases of home buying: the pre home search, the home search and, finally, being under contract. That initial pre-home-search conversation is important. It covers their goals, our relationship, expectations, and money. And by money, I mean what... Continue Reading →
Why You Should Stop Looking for an “Investor-Friendly” Real Estate Agent
In my research attempting to understand the needs of potential future clients as a new real estate agent, I have come across countless threads looking for “investor-friendly” real estate agents. Are they really the unicorns of real estate? I don’t think so. Let me share my perspective with you. Let’s start with the term “investor-friendly.”... Continue Reading →