Financing and Lending
Case Study Part 2: Saving a Home from Foreclosure, and Dealing with the Aftermath
So it was now the morning of the foreclosure sale, and the first bit of news we had received wasn’t good. An IRS lien rarely is. Meanwhile, my investor friend’s plan for that morning was to meet up with the Owner and sign the purchase contract. Securing that contract...
Ageless Quote from Warren Buffet – Daughter Makes 1st Investment at Age 7
“I made my first investment at age eleven. I was wasting my life up until then.” Wow! This quote from Warren Buffett really gets ya thinking!! But how can an 11-year-old invest on his/her own, without help? The truth is, they can’t do it all alone. But then again, we...
Build a Kick-Butt Portfolio in 5 Years Using BRRRR
Previously, I have defined and explained the BRRRR method of investing in rental real estate. To recap that article, here the steps of this sequential method, and the summarized importance of each: Buy – a smart buy doesn’t guarantee your profits at the end of the...
Part 5 – Which Real Estate Investment Strategy Fits You Best? – Land Entitlement and Land Development
Previously, we discussed why it is important to review the various real estate investing (REI) strategies and determine which one fits you best in your current situation. If you missed it, here’s the link to these articles: Identifying the Top Strategies:...
Introduction to the BRRRR Method of Investing in Rental Properties (with Video)
BRRRR means “Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat,” and is a step-by-step method used by investors who wish to build passive income over time. Each one of the steps in the BRRRR method is implemented in order. This BRRRR method of real estate investing lends itself to...
Part 4 – Which Real Estate Investment Strategy Fits you Best? – Buy and Hold
Previously, we discussed why it is important to review the various real estate investing (REI) strategies and determine which one fits you best in your current situation. If you missed it, here’s the link to that article We also introduced the proprietary REI Matrix...
Which Real Estate Investment Strategy Fits You Best?
Let's face it, when it comes to houses, one size (or shape, or style) certainly doesn't fit all! The same goes for your investment strategy. Depending on your circumstances, some real estate strategies might be better for you than others. For instance, let's invent a...
Crucial Advice for Real Estate Investing
"Luck is what happens when Preparation Meets Opportunity" This quote by Seneca, a Roman philosopher from the mid-1st century AD, has been one of my favorites for years. It's a great saying because it reminds us that we create our own 'luck' based on the things we do...