Real Estate Investing: Beware of "Subject To" Promises
Another real estate writer's mini course, full of promises and fluff, ended with a "lesson" on why you need to buy his book so you can finance multiple properties "subject to." The reason, he said, "because banks won't let you finance more than ten mortgages."This simply isn't true.First, banks let ... more...

Real Estate Lease Option Danger
Why are real estate investors having so much success offering "rent to own" homes?Lease-options offer home ownership opportunities to folks with little cash and not so hot credit.Oh boy, there are plenty of those around.Both parties in a lease-option deal are counting on the buyer being able to ... more...

Investing: Commercial Property
Investing in commercial property is well beyond the financial means of most people. Few can afford the large sums of money involved in buying commercial real estate. For most of us our investment in real estate is limited to where we live - our home.But unfortunately our home doesn't generate any ... more...

Bouncing On The Real Estate Bubble... How The Newbie Breaks In
Creative real estate investors have been experiencing a boom over the last decade. They have been able to see some serious profits in a relatively short period of time. Some markets continue to show this amazing growth too. Areas like Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV are as hot as the desert that ... more...

Directionals Move Properties
One of the most effective and frequently overlooked methods of filling or selling a property is the use of directional arrow signs. I'm guilty of it myself, although usually I'm merely lazy instead of overlooking this great marketing technique. Being lazy usually costs me in terms of holding costs, ... more...

Beginner's Guide to How Buying, Flipping, Optioning, and Lease Purchasing Properties Works - Part I
There seems to be a lot of hot air and expensive courses promising amazing property deals that fall fom the sky into your lap if you will only buy their course but typically there are only 2 ways to achieve success.We will ignore for now the more traditional methods of purchasing property (even ... more...

Building Wealth: Don't Waste Your Money on Real Estate Investment Schemes
You've seen the real estate guru advertisements for books, DVDs, programs, seminars, and mentoring coaches promoting no-money-down deals. Perhaps you've watched the infomercial on TV with the people telling their stories of how they made millions investing in real estate with no-money-down and cash ... more...

The Great Real Estate Bubble Quiz
You hear it asked on the radio, in the newspapers and on TV."Are we experiencing a value bubble in real estate and is itready to burst?"Do you have an answer for that question? Do you have a guess?Yes, I know the so called experts are lining up on both sides of the question. But what about you? ... more...

How to Sell Your House by Lease Options
Many people buy a house then have to move within a few years, due to divorce, relocation or financial difficulties. Without any equity though, it can be nearly impossible to find buyers and you still have realtor fees to contend with. There is a simple, easy way to have your payments taken care of ... more...