How to Analyze and Buy a Property to Rehab, Part I

The other day, a new investor asked me, “What are the steps to buying a property to rehab?” I immediately let her know that there’s no simple answer to this. This is a huge subject that entire boot camps have been devoted to. But I decided to give a stab at answering her question. So…

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The Nasty Truth about Finding Deals on the MLS

A big THANK YOU to everyone who emailed Elise over the last few days. She is recovering slowly and appreciates all of your encouragement! Now back to real estate this week. Other top investors and I agree that these are the most effective ways to find good deals in today’s marketplace: 1) Wholesalers, 2) Vacant…

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Going to Prison Is as Easy as 1,2,3! Mortgage Horror Story

One easy way to go to prison is by defrauding a lender or conspiring to defraud a lender. This is otherwise known as mortgage fraud. Of course, there are many types of mortgage fraud. But one scheme, in particular, is more prevalent among real estate investors. Let’s take a look at what to be aware…

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