Real estate blog entries tagged with real estate by Steven Holcomb, Esq.

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real estate: Fact or Fluff? - 06/13/07 12:55 PM

To begin, I want to apologize to my regular readership for the long delay in between blog posts. Thankfully my regular readership only consists of my wife and other close family member that I force to read my blog. Thankfully one of the reasons for my lack of posts is the continued … (1 comments)

real estate: Can I Give You the Shirt Off My Back...PLEASE? - 03/31/07 02:34 PM

I had to finally sit down and address one of my pet peeves in the real estate industry, but a little background first. I spent 5+ years in a mid-sized law firm litigating cases and negotiating various settlements in lawsuits. I quickly learned that negotiation is an art form and not a science, … (9 comments)

real estate: A Real Estate Investment Plan for Beginners - 03/19/07 03:53 PM

The number of real estate investors that decide to purchase their first investment property without a plan of action in place is staggering. It seems that every week or so you hear a story about an investment property that has been foreclosed upon or placed under short-sale status. Real estate investing, however, is … (9 comments)

real estate: Umm...Could I Get an Umbrella Over Here? - 02/28/07 11:45 AM

I wanted to take a moment and let the rest of the Rainers know a success story brought about because of this wonderful network on ActiveRain. I posted a blog a while back about the basic rules of a 1031 Exchange. I tend to work with a lot of investors, and … (3 comments)

real estate: 'Almost New' Homes Better Than 'New' When Investing in Real Estate - 01/30/07 09:53 AM

One investing trend that has really picked up speed lately involves investing in "Almost New" homes rather than new homes. Many out of state investors have learned that maintenance and property management can be very difficult when you are not near the property, even with a great property manager. In addition, … (3 comments)

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