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Your credit score is something that you cannot take for granted. You may only use credit a handful of times a year but when you do you need your scores to be strong.  A poor credit score will increase interest rates, fees and may even cause your application to be denied.  Conversely strong scores give […]

There are many different ways to find deals in the real estate world. One of the most popular methods is by obtaining a real estate license.  It has long been preached that a real estate license will give your business an added boost.  While it can certainly help at times it may not be as […]

Real estate investing has undergone numerous changes in the past two decades. Perhaps the biggest change is with the number of part time investors.  For years a majority of real estate investors entered the business on a full time basis.  This was not just a hobby but a career.  In recent years there has been […]

There are hundreds of short sale deals being closed every day. What was once the most popular real estate investing niche has managed to remain relevant in recent years.  While the deep discounts are not as abundant there are still many good deals to be had.  Like any other real estate deal the key is […]

It takes great management to run a successful rental property. One of the most important aspects of rental property management is avoiding vacancies.  Every month that rental income is not coming in directly costs you money.  In most cases these vacancies can be avoided with proper marketing.  There are several little things that you can […]

As a rental property owner you are only as good as your tenants. You can do everything right with the property but if your tenants are poor it won’t make a difference.  Dealing with tenants is more than just handing them a key and waiting for checks every month.  They should fully understand expectations and […]

There is tremendous potential currently in the rehab property market. What makes this area so appealing is that you don’t need a license or certificate to get started.  One day you can be sitting at your cubicle and the next the owner of an investment property.  As popular as rehabbing is there are a few […]

Mortgage interest rates have been all over the place in the past 30 days. One day they drop significantly and the next they are on the rise.  If you lock in rates at just the right time, you may be able to time the market perfectly.  Before you celebrate your interest rate reduction there are […]

These are the golden rules of real estate that will keep you safe and in the green… There are a lot of ‘rules’, strategies, and philosophies thrown around the real estate world. Some of them are helpful, others can be counterproductive. Then there is this set of core golden rules. If you can only pack […]

There is nothing that can bring your business down quicker than excessive debt. You may be able to manage it for a while but the slightest reduction of income will cause the air to come out of the balloon.  If you are like most business owners, and Americans in general, you deal with debt.  If […]