Foreclosure, a word that carries a different connotation depending on what it means for you. While not a term exclusive to real estate, a foreclosure occurs when a lender attempts to recover the amount lent to a borrower. They do this by forcing the sale of the asset used as collateral. In real estate specifically,…
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Estimating rehab costs play a critical role in the house flipping game. Unfortunately, many of us have had to learn this lesson the hard way. However, there’s some good news; you can get it right the first time! That’s right, with a little bit of patience and research, there are several steps that you can…
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As the seasons begin to change, so does the ever-dynamic real estate market. In a major ruling, the Supreme Court has struck down the extension of the eviction moratorium, with many predicting a major increase in foreclosures and homelessness occurring as a result. Mortgage rates continue to remain at historic lows while household sizes continue…
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In our latest success story, we sit down with Luis, an experienced investor making his seventh fix and flip deal! Luis has been a part-time investor who has had quite the journey. Today, we’ll hear about his most recent fix and flip in Beaumont, Texas, a single-family home that he and his wife beautifully renovated….
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Networking is a real estate investor’s key to success! Through real estate investor meetings, you learn about deals, financing options, and often you can even find your next deal. Check out these local real estate investor meetings for September in our top markets and start meeting other investors in your area. What meetings did we miss?…
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Off-market properties, also known as pocket listings, account for many of the properties sold each month on the market. However, unlike their traditional counterparts, these properties are often a bit more tricky to find considering that they might have never actually been listed. So, if you’re wondering how to find off-market properties, this post is…
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Can you guess the number that should constantly be running through an investor’s mind when doing a deal? If you guessed the after-repair-value, then you are correct! The after-repair-value—or ARV—is an important metric to understand as it represents what your total investment will be worth at the conclusion of your deal taking into account the…
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Bandit signs are one of the most effective marketing tools in real estate. They serve as a simple yet effective way to market yourself without compromising your budget. The key to creating the perfect real estate bandit sign is simplicity. After all, why spend a fortune when the average person only has a few moments…
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Both the summer weather and the real estate market are heating up as we enter the month of August. After three extensions, the federal moratorium on evictions and foreclosures has been extended for a fourth time. With the housing shortage the market is seeing, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is looking at alternative arrangements to increase…
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Networking is a real estate investor’s key to success! Through real estate investor meetings, you learn about deals, financing options, and often you can even find your next deal. Check out these local real estate investor meetings for August in our top markets and start meeting other investors in your area. What meetings did we miss?…
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