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THE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR MUST GET OUT IN THE ‘HOOD

There just is no other way.  The only tried and true method for scouting our your surroundings is to go out and scout them.  Try obtaining maps of unfamiliar areas from local banks or chambers of commerce.  Ask a real estate broker for help, and then go on your own to learn more about your surrounding [...]


THE MORE YOU KNOW,THE BETTER YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

There is an old saying in real estate:  “The three (3) most important keys to success are location, location, and location.”  And your best chance to succeed is to know all three of them.
If you’re going to succeed in this market, you have to know the market place.  You have to know the territory.  You [...]


CREDIT BUILDING STRATEGIES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

Here’s another idea for improving your credit.  Go to two or more banks and invest in a certificate of deposit (C/D) at each bank.  But first learn the absolute minimum amount for an installment loan each bank will grant to you.  Then buy the C/D for that amount.  If each bank will make a $1,500 [...]


COMMIT YOURSELF TO BECOMING A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR

Two things you will need to be successful in any new career: Knowledge and Experience. My course entitled “100% Financing When Buying Real Estate” will give you the former, the latter will come fairly quickly and continue to increase over time. It all boils down to making a conscious and whole-hearted commitment [...]