aloha: How much do you charge to clean up someone else’s mess? - 05/03/08 06:38 PM
Today, I was asked by a friend to help out his buddy, who decided to by a house from a FSBO without representation. He said his friend didn't know about using a real estate agent and that the seller could help pay for the agents services, if the seller agreed.
The seller … (49 comments)
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aloha: What your ringtone on your phone says about you - 03/27/08 10:23 PM
I used to have "Our house" by the group Madness, as a ringtone, but recently I went back to using the standard AT&T ringer. I don't know why, I just did. But, what other people could you think of that could use ringtones to say what they do?
I bring this up, … (33 comments)
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aloha: Moving cross town or cross country, help your kids deal with it (Relocation, Oregon) - 03/23/08 11:33 PM
One of the biggest concerns for kids when it comes to relocating across town or cross country is that they will have to make new friends and will never be able to talk to their current friends again.
One thing to consider to help your kids before you move is to enroll … (4 comments)
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aloha: Oranges in the Kitchen, Bananas go to the bedroom and um… and Coconuts to the living room - 03/23/08 10:41 AM
Have you ever had to relocate or even move across town, and had to go buy boxes at the local u-haul for $3.00 a box? This can get real expensive real quick and I admit I move myself about every two years now and one of the secrets I've learned to … (10 comments)
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aloha: MY PEN DIED! - 03/22/08 03:27 PM
While I was writing down the buyer's information while at the open house yesterday, the pen died. So just like any good boy scout, I pulled out my brand new back up pen....Nope, isn't working either. So, let's try back up number 3, then four.
This wasn't my day, the clients … (8 comments)
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aloha: Down payment assistance programs get a stay of execution - 03/20/08 02:41 PM
In the past year I have had three buyers getting FHA loans, use a down payment assistance program and I have been hearing for the past six months that it was on the chopping blocks!
Well today my mortgage broker called and told me they have been saved and will continue to … (7 comments)
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aloha: They finally got a GPS unit at a price I could justify! - 03/20/08 12:53 AM
Let me give you a little history about myself first! I've owned both a Disc Jockey company and a courier servicein my time before I joined the world of real estate. Since then I have never owned a map book or a GPS unit, Ijust thought it was a waste of … (24 comments)
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aloha: For Sale by Owner doesn’t mean you have to do it alone - 03/17/08 02:05 PM
Are you selling your home FSBO, "For Sale by Owner", and know you can do it, but would like some advice? Did you realize that you may be able to work with a Realtor without having to pay for advice on advertising and paperwork? You really don't have to go it … (2 comments)
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aloha: Feds want to regulate mortgage brokers - 03/17/08 12:56 AM
A couple months ago I talked about this thing coming with mortgage brokers and actually think it is a great idea. In my original article I wrote of a mortgage broker that told my clients to lie on their application and if I should ask, lie to me so they could … (7 comments)
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aloha: You never know how your words can change someone’s life - 03/16/08 04:31 PM
About six months ago a young married couple, I would say no more than 20 or 21, came in to an open house of mine with their one year old baby. They were just looking since they had been across the street filling out a rental application for some apartments.
They were … (16 comments)
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aloha: I’m moving abroad - 03/15/08 03:07 PM
Yep, you read that correctly! I read a title to an article the other day, and then another, and another, sayinghow great it is to move abroad. After reading all these titles, I had to ask the question myself. Would movingabroad really be that good for me and my family?
Questions kept … (28 comments)
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aloha: Investing with other’s money - 03/12/08 09:40 AM
Have you ever wondered how the rich get richer? Why they are able to make so much money and never seem to lose? They have a secret and some of my investors now also have the same secret.
I've been teaching this method of making money in real estate at my … (8 comments)
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aloha: The importance of a pre-approval letter - 03/10/08 10:58 PM
Recently I lost a client because I insisted they get a pre-approval letter before I showed them a home. I would like to write this post to my future clients and any future home buyer that wants to start looking for a home.
The pre-approval letter is a very important step in … (16 comments)
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aloha: Selling a residential home with a uncooperative tenant – An easy solution - 03/05/08 07:28 PM
Have you ever had a residential home that you have been using as a rental and now you want to sell? Then when you go to put the for sale sign up, you find out you have a tenant that doesn't want you to sell, and does everything in their power … (7 comments)
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aloha: Buying investment property in Oregon doesn’t have to be risky - 03/05/08 12:03 AM
One of the biggest concerns for a first time investor is that they will lose their shirt in a bad investment property. The key to protecting yourself is to have an exit strategy and let other people pay for it!
I know that sounds crazy, but I have buyers that don't have … (7 comments)
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aloha: If you don’t know where your finish line is, how do you expect to get there? (Home ownership and goal setting) - 03/03/08 01:35 AM
One of the biggest obstacles for first time home buyers is getting their credit in order and having a big enough down payment to get their first home. One of the things I tell people is in order to know what you need, you need to have a finish line or … (6 comments)
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aloha: New State, New Job = No bank financing (What?) - 03/02/08 10:39 AM
If you are thinking about moving to a new area for a new career, have you thought about the possibility that when you get there, and try to go get a loan on a new home, that the bank will say "No!"?
Why would the bank do this? The banks like to … (6 comments)
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aloha: You may think you know best, but don’t wait! - 02/24/08 10:46 PM
I had an investor come into a project I was working on about a month ago and proceeded to tell me that this is wrong and that is wrong and that we were priced way too high. I said, well the amount of sales we are having says different.
He … (15 comments)
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aloha: Fraud can happen right under your nose – And it hurts! - 02/14/08 10:07 AM
Let me tell you a story of one of my first clients. As a newbie, and even now, I don't think I could have stopped it since I was being lied to, but I wish I had known because I would have stopped what was happening in its tracks, and told … (18 comments)
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aloha: Relocating to Oregon – Don’t forget to transfer your license - 02/02/08 01:37 AM
You may not realize this, but when you move to Oregon you need to transfer your license plates and yourdriver's license within 30 days of arriving. If you don't, you maybe in for a nasty surprise like one of my recentclients from Arizona!
What happened? Well she had been here for 2 … (8 comments)
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aloha: Don’t forget your pets when relocating - 01/26/08 10:08 AM
I know it may sound strange, but more pets are lost during a move than at any other time. They get used to their home, just as you do. But, they feel stress and may feel the need to run away and try to get back home. They don't realize that … (9 comments)
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aloha: Never write an earnest money check to the agent directly or to CASH - 01/20/08 12:55 AM
Over the past couple weeks I've been getting more and more calls from potential clients wondering if I couldtake over where their broker had stopped in the purchase of their home. You see what has happened is there isanother agent / company in the Portland area that advertises that they specialize … (24 comments)
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aloha: Where in the heck is my spatula? (Moving Hint) - 01/15/08 02:13 AM
AHHHHHH! It has come to that time again, where I just have to break down cry and spend another $4.99 on a new spatula. I know it seems insignificant, but it is just another thing in a long list of things that I have had to re-buy recently.
Because there are … (9 comments)
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aloha: A rose is a rose right? Not always, same place different name = MORE MONEY! - 01/13/08 11:31 AM
What's in a name? Well, from an investors stand point about $4000! Why do I say that? Let me tell you about one of my investors, and what a change in signs and how he advertised the property, is making him an extra $4000 a month.
You see, one of my investors … (8 comments)
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aloha: Don’t over improve your home or you could lose money - 01/12/08 11:52 PM
Recently one of my investors bought a house without my guidance, and because of this, he overpaid for the fixer by about $20,000.
He thought to himself that he could fix it up and still make about $20,000 profit. The only problem with his idea was he over improved the home for … (9 comments)
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aloha: IT WON’T STOP RAINING! - 01/08/08 11:18 PM
I've been trying to take some pictures for a blog I've had written for a week, and it just won't stop raining longenough for me to walk there. I love Oregon and its liquid sunshine, but the day the calendar flipped, and it saidsummer was over, it has been raining almost … (8 comments)
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aloha: You are only fooling yourself if you call yourself an investor - 01/08/08 12:39 AM
I know it sounds harsh, but the statement is true! I've been to many investorclubs and talked to many "Real Estate Investors" that have been going to themeetings for 5 years, yet have never actually invested in a single piece ofproperty.
This is strange to me, but the more I talk to … (7 comments)
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aloha: 2008 just got busier for me - I've been asked to write two books - 01/06/08 09:04 PM
I've heard others on here talk about multi streams of income and now itlooks like I've been given that opportunity in 2008. You see I've beenasked to write two books on real estate, including one on lease options andhow to use it to invest your way to wealth.
I'm very happy to … (13 comments)
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aloha: How to ease a buyer’s mind and get a quicker home sale - 01/05/08 10:05 AM
When you are out looking for a home yourself, what are the three biggeststresses in the process? The first is finding the home, of course, and that onecan be solved possibly by you just putting your home on the market.The second is the inspection, and by spending $350-$400 on a pre-inspection,and … (10 comments)
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aloha: Hand shakes are nice, but in a real estate transaction they mean nothing! - 01/05/08 01:12 AM
Have you ever lent money to a friend who never paid you back? Did you have a contract for the money or did you just shake hands on it and call it good? In most cases that you don't get paid back, it is because you didn't have anything in writing … (10 comments)
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aloha: The tickle monster was awaking this morning - 12/30/07 01:12 PM
Today was just like any other day in the Clark household, that is until the monster wasawoke. How did this happen you ask?
I was lying in bed just like normal, when my three year old decided to attack me, but shetook it too far! That is when it happened, she awoke … (8 comments)
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aloha: Who is the real estate expert? - 12/27/07 03:51 PM
A client of mine who bought from me about 11 months ago, had a relative that was a real estate expert! OK, you know what I'm talking about, the favorite cousin that because they watch CNN every night thinks they know more about real estate than you do? Well, to top … (11 comments)
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aloha: How much do your clients trust you? - 12/27/07 01:05 AM
Right now I'm in a situation that I never thought I would be in, I have a client that trusts me almost to the end of the world. (Well,it feels like it anyway.)
You see he has gone on vacation for six weeks to the Philippines, and says, "You … (13 comments)
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aloha: The Aloha neighborhood in lights! (Aloha, Oregon) - 12/21/07 12:35 AM
Yes, it is Christmas time again and that means the neighborhoods are all lit up with Christmas lights. So, thefamily put on our Christmas hats, turned on the Christmas music, put new batteries in the camera, and headedout.
The Aloha neighborhood is a neighborhood with the average days on the market of … (3 comments)
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aloha: What are the secrets to getting my home sold in Washington County, Oregon - 12/16/07 02:44 AM
First of all there are a lot of factors that go in to getting a house sold. The most important being price and terms. When you talk to me, and we determine a price, there are a lot of factors to consider. A lot of sellers think that it all has … (4 comments)
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aloha: Aloha, Oregon homes sales (Lexington Neighborhood) - 12/15/07 02:45 PM
The Lexington neighborhood of Aloha, Oregon goes East, starting at Brookwood Ave, then South from Baseline Rd to TV HWY. Then the area around the Reserve Vineyards Golf Club. This area features many wonderfulparks Paula Jean park, Trachsel Meadows park, Whispering Way park, Arleda park and Willow Creek park.View Larger Map
As of 3/7/2008 here are the stats for the Lexington NeighborhoodTotal … (3 comments)
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aloha: The Lexington neighborhood in lights! (Aloha, Oregon) - 12/15/07 02:16 AM
Yes, it is Christmas time again and that means the neighborhoods are all lit up with Christmas lights. So, thefamily put on our Christmas hats, turned on the Christmas music, put new batteries in the camera, and headedout.
The Lexington neighborhood is a neighborhood with the average days on the market of the … (9 comments)
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aloha: Tigard First Time Home Buyers (Lease Option / Owner Financing) - 11/14/07 08:52 AM
Are you presently a renter and keep thinking to yourself "Every time I save money for a down payment the prices continue to rise even more?"
It is true and I even had the same thought before I bought my first home. In Oregon if you were to save $20,000 for a … (6 comments)
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aloha: Relocating to Oregon? There are ways to save money! - 11/11/07 02:43 PM
Are you considering moving to Washington County, Oregon? Moving can be a stressful and very expensive venture, but there are ways to save money and today I'm going to give you a few ideas.
Money saving tip #1 - Instead of buying boxes from your local u-haul consider going to your local … (5 comments)
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aloha: What are buyers looking for in a home in Beaverton, Oregon? - 11/08/07 04:37 PM
As a seller, you need to think of what buyers are looking for in a home. As a seller, you are more than likely abuyer yourself. So, why not think like a buyer and make your home what the buyers in Beaverton are lookingfor?
What are the items that are most important … (5 comments)
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aloha: When buyers are gaining control and sellers won’t admit it - 11/06/07 01:01 AM
Oregon is a unique market right now in the United States, prices are still on the rise, but buyers are holding outand asking for more from sellers. You see, buyers know that prices are starting to stabilize, but are still on therise. They also know that sellers are not getting multiple … (9 comments)
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aloha: As the news reports that the market is crashing, investors are doing better and better - 11/05/07 09:20 AM
If you are an investor, there isn't a better time than now to start buying real estate. As more and more people are put out of their homes due to foreclosure, and others aren't able to get loans, that means there will be a need in the very near future, here … (9 comments)
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aloha: Lease Option a great way to own a home in Washington County, Oregon - 11/04/07 09:35 AM
Are you presently renting a home and want to make the step to homeownership, but don't have a large down payment, good enough credit, or been in your present job long enough to get a traditional mortgage?
Then getting a home with a lease option may be a great way for you … (4 comments)
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aloha: Owner Financing and Lease Options a way to invest your way to riches! - 11/02/07 10:28 AM
Yes it is true! You can set yourself apart from the other investorsand make yourself thousands of dollars in the process. Did youknow the average bank now requires you to have 20% down on aninvestment property, and still charges you 7.5 to 8% interest?What if there was a way to get … (7 comments)
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aloha: Relocating to Oregon? Where do you want to work? - 10/20/07 11:15 AM
Are you thinking of moving to Oregon? I get calls once or twice a week from people that have seen my blogsabout how beautiful Oregon is, and they are surprised. They had no idea, want to leave everything they havenow, and make the move to Oregon. Hiking, Camping, Skiing and everything … (2 comments)
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aloha: Relocating to Beaverton, Oregon consider the cost of living - 10/16/07 10:32 AM
Are you planning to move to Oregon? If you answered yes, ask yourself, "How much do I need to make in orderto afford the same house and life style I have presently?"
I have many people wanting to move to the Beaverton area because of its beauty and community spirit, butwhat they … (3 comments)
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aloha: Avoiding PMI in Beaverton, Oregon – Buy a home that the owner is willing to carry the 2nd loan - 10/08/07 12:58 PM
Are you a buyer that is being told that your payment is going to be either $150 higher because you will need tocarry PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance), or that it will be $75 higher if you carry a 2nd loan at 11-12%? Theremay be a better way for you to purchase … (0 comments)
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aloha: If you are buying a manufactured home – Make sure you own the property underneath it! - 10/07/07 10:40 AM
There is something interesting going on here in the Washington County area and I'm sure it is happening inother parts of the United States as well. But, I know how it is affecting people here, because it happened to myGrandmother! She was at least lucky and owned it 8 years before … (10 comments)
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aloha: The fed’s lowering the interest rate doesn’t really help you qualify for a loan - 10/03/07 11:46 AM
I had four clients call me this week asking me, "Since the fed lowered interest rates this week, can I get atraditional loan?" Well, in a simple answer, "NO!" I am willing to help these people work on their credit over the next couple years. But, if you couldn't getapproved for … (3 comments)
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aloha: Explaining a lease option in simple terms - 10/01/07 02:56 PM
I had a question this morning from someone who called about lease options after reading my articles here onActive Rain still didn't quite understand how they worked.
So I explained it this way...
At Christmas time, you have found the perfect toy at a great price but you can't afford it today, … (8 comments)
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aloha: Looking for a mime that wants a home – I have an imaginary home for sale - 09/30/07 02:42 PM
Yep, if you are a mime, and are looking into increase the size of your imaginary box, then I have the home foryou. This home is as has as many bedrooms, baths and square footage as you can imagine.
The only thing you need to remember is your lot is … (13 comments)
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aloha: Light at the end of the tunnel - 09/30/07 11:55 AM
Have you ever walked in to a house where in the basement the light switch ishalf way across the room and you have no idea where it is? Even during theday, they can be pitch black, especially during the winters here in Oregon.
Sellers, if you own a home like this, … (12 comments)
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aloha: Relocating to Oregon can be a wonderful move - 09/27/07 03:01 PM
As more and more parts of the country are seeing a fall in real estate prices, the prices here in Oregon seem to be staying steady and even going up in some areas. But, what if you are moving from out of state and don't know what to look for?
Create a … (2 comments)
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aloha: The Lease Option Home Question in Beaverton, Oregon - 09/26/07 03:27 PM
The number one question I get from my buyers of lease option properties is how do I get paid? I get usuallybetween $50-$100 from your monthly rent and the remaining when you exercise the option to purchase theproperty.
I tell them this is why, despite me telling them they can get a … (18 comments)
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aloha: With ARM's adjusting it could be a great time if you are an investor - 09/23/07 12:21 AM
You hear it in the news everyday that $100,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgages will adjust in the next couple months.But what does that mean to you if you are an investor? It means good times are here! You see, as buyers,ARM's adjust their payments may get out of reach for them and … (3 comments)
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aloha: How do you increase the value of your home? - 09/21/07 01:09 PM
Do you need a certain amount of money out of your home, but it just isn't worth that yet? I have a solution foryou that can be done in any market. It doesn't matter if it is a sellers or a buyers market! I can get you muchmore than the appraised … (3 comments)
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aloha: Looking out for number one, without stepping in number two - 09/21/07 12:27 AM
Today I had a person contact me that was involved in an investing group that bought into a new home projectwith a bunch of other investors. They each bought one new home with construction loans anticipating the marketcontinuing to rise. Their plan was that they could refinance and sell the homes … (9 comments)
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aloha: Rehabbers protect yourself! Let me find you a buyer for your fixer before you even put a penny down! - 09/19/07 12:09 PM
Yes it is that simple! Do you purchase fixer properties, fix them up, and put them on the market for a profit?Have you ever had to discount the price of the home from what you originally estimated you could sell it forbefore the fix up?
What if I was to show you … (2 comments)
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aloha: How many other homes are Non-Owner Occupied? Know this number before purchasing a rental property in any neighborhood - 09/15/07 01:49 AM
Are you thinking about buying a rental property? Make sure you ask your agent how many other non-owneroccupied properties are in the area first! Why is this so important to know?
If an area has more non-owner occupied than owner occupied properties, it can actually affect the value of … (6 comments)
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aloha: If you are buying short sale properties or probate properties to wholesale them, don’t skew the numbers - 09/13/07 06:47 PM
Recently I met a couple of young guys who spent $25,000 on one of those "get rich quick" scams, as I liketo call them.
They were doing everything right getting homes under contract, but when they were buying them at 70% of retailprice they were using the highest comps they could find … (3 comments)
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aloha: Fall has arrived, but are the leaves the only thing falling? - 09/11/07 12:37 AM
Everyday, I get calls from buyers in my market asking me if the prices are going to continue to fall. I have toask them when they started to fall, because I haven't seen it yet! I tell them, "you may want to stop listening tothe 6 o'clock news about house prices, … (9 comments)
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aloha: The Empowered Investor - Investment Club - 09/07/07 09:37 AM
I've started an investors club here in Oregon called, "The Empowered Investor". It's a club with both new andexperienced investors.
The wonderful part of this club is that no one criticizes anyone's ideas. In fact, some of my most experiencedinvestors have been very impressed with some of the first time investor … (3 comments)
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aloha: It may have become the time to buy - 09/06/07 08:14 AM
If you have been watching the home market for awhile, you may have noticed that homes are starting to sit fora longer time than they have in the past few years. If you are a buyer, this can be a great opportunity to find ahome that just a few years ago … (6 comments)
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aloha: Don’t say no to an investment property again - 09/04/07 01:17 AM
As an investor myself, I was always running into other investors that would say, "I had this property last weekthat was perfect for a rehab or a rental". Then they would say, "Unfortunately I am already tied up with two orthree other properties and couldn't grab it."
This has all but stopped, … (1 comments)
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aloha: Did President Bush listen to my radio show last week? - 08/31/07 09:28 PM
Last Wednesday I did a national radio show and talked about the mortgage industry and how they could fix a lotof their own problems by taking simple and logical steps. I also stated that the government shouldn't bail themout or the problems will just continue.
Here is the MP3 from show recorded … (17 comments)
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aloha: How a Real Estate Agent can save you from a large headache when purchasing your next home - 08/31/07 10:01 AM
The home buying process can be a very tricky thing, if you don't know what you are doing. There are contractsand timelines to meet and you need someone who does this everyday to make sure these timelines are met orthere could be costly things missed.
Did you know most lawsuits that happen … (5 comments)
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aloha: Buying a new construction home? Get a home inspection! - 08/30/07 07:18 PM
Just because you are purchasing a new construction home, doesn't mean that it doesn't have problems that aninspector may find. Some of these new homes are built so fast, that things are missed or just not done up tocode.
Do you need proof of this? Read the contracts and see for yourself. … (14 comments)
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aloha: No pets allowed? Are you crazy? - 08/29/07 06:55 PM
Today, I was looking on Craigslist to find out what the going rate was for rentals in an area before either I, or aninvestor, purchase a property in that area for a possible lease option. Then, what do I see on rental after rental?NO PETS ALLOWED!
This is absolutely stupid if … (11 comments)
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aloha: Despite having a bankruptcy you can still own a home – Stop punishing yourself - 08/28/07 12:18 AM
Everyone has had something in their life that they didn't expect to happen, and the same thing may havehappened to you, to cause you to have to file for bankruptcy. But, that is no reason to keep beating yourself upand telling yourself you are not good enough to own a home.
You … (6 comments)
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aloha: The advantages of being first in a condo conversion - 08/27/07 11:15 PM
Most condo conversion in the Portland area are done in 3 phases, and if you are in the first phase you can havegreat appreciation over the first year of ownership.
You see, when an owner does a condo conversion project, the owner does it in three stages to set up momentumfor himself. … (0 comments)
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aloha: How a relocation can change your outlook on real estate - 08/20/07 09:55 AM
We keep hearing how bad real estate is in certain parts of the country and how prices keep dropping. Did youknow financial freedom could be as close as a relocation for some? I have people that are moving to Portlandfrom both Seattle and California all of the time and they couldn't … (8 comments)
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aloha: When replacing the roof, please put back ventilation - 08/19/07 12:25 PM
As I see more and more people trying to save money by doing there own home repairs, one big one is the roof.But so many people replace the roof and don't replace the ventilation.
The ventilation in an attic is very important for a home for many reasons. One is that … (4 comments)
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aloha: Know the AVR (After Repair Value) before you buy that investment property - 08/17/07 02:05 PM
Are you an investor that buys fixer properties for remodel and flip? Do you know the AVR (After Repair Value)prior to putting an offer in on a property? If you answered no to that, then your agent maybe doing a disserviceto you and your real estate investment portfolio.
When an investor of … (2 comments)
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aloha: Buying a home advertising RV Parking - 08/15/07 10:24 AM
Are you a buyer looking to purchase a home with RV Parking? Then please take note of this, it can cost youhundreds of dollars a month!
You start your home search, you call your Realtor, and tell him exactly what you are looking for: a 4 bed / 2.5baths, 1500 sq ft … (6 comments)
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aloha: The secret maybe as close as the neighbor - 08/14/07 07:32 PM
Want to know how to find great homes, in great neighborhoods, at a GREAT PRICE? The secret maybe as simpleas going home on a different side street everyday until you find what you are looking for.
What are you looking for? An uncut lawn, newspapers stacked in the driveway, and just general … (7 comments)
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aloha: Finding the right investment property for you - 08/07/07 11:44 AM
Yesterday I met an investor at our condo conversion project that wanted to buy one as a rental. He was upsetthat the HOA dues and the interest rate his bank was going to charge were going to be more than he couldcharge for rent.
I explained to him, that he may want … (0 comments)
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aloha: How Fast Can I Sell? - 08/01/07 12:50 AM
That question is completely up to you. I give my clients what I call the 65 tips to hitting a Grand Slam togetting your home sold fast and for top dollar. These are my basic, simple and inexpensive ways that you canget your home sold faster and for a higher … (9 comments)
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aloha: Buying fixer properties and turning them for a profit - 07/27/07 11:29 AM
There are many ways you can buy properties and sell them for a profit and one of the biggest is buying a fixerproperty, fixing it up and selling it. But, you can even make more from the property if you sell it on a leaseoption.
I, myself, have just bought a fixer … (10 comments)
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aloha: Are you a For Sale by Owner – I can help - 07/26/07 03:34 PM
If you are selling your home on your own, I would like to congratulate you on joining me in the real estatebusiness. I can understand that at times it can be frustrating and this is why I would like to help you.
I am not asking to list your home, I am … (1 comments)
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aloha: Avoiding foreclosure with a short sale - 07/26/07 12:36 PM
I've been dealing with a seller recently that has been approached by one of these "We Buy Houses" people. Thesnake oil salesmen are back at it again with these people... Promising them the world!
If you are in a situation that you need to sell your house be very careful and talk … (7 comments)
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aloha: Where have all the flowers gone? - 07/16/07 08:25 PM
Do you remember that folk song from the 60's? Well, if they only knew that every time I heard that song all Isee is dollar signs, they would ban it from my radio.
As an investor, I love to drive neighborhoods and look for the properties that all the flowers are now … (5 comments)
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aloha: A whole lot of shaking going on in Oregon - 07/15/07 08:35 PM
I thought about titling this blog "I feel the Earth move under my feet", it really was a toss up. (Feel free to voteon the title, I may just change it)
I got a notice with my insurance renewal that my insurance company will no longer cover me in the … (0 comments)
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aloha: I’ve started to give back - 07/12/07 04:14 PM
When I was in college, I used to have a lot more time on my hands. I don't know what has happened, I'vechecked all the usual hiding places and I still can't seem to find that extra time anymore.
With that extra time, I joined Big Brothers / Big Sisters, S.M.A.R.T. (Start … (8 comments)
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aloha: Are you an investor that is sitting on the fence? - 07/12/07 01:26 PM
Someone who could be the next greatest investor may never get to be, because they are always sitting on the fence about doing it.
Let me tell you this, 99% of people who spend $2000 on investment CD's and seminars never do a singletransaction. The 1% that do something are the ones … (4 comments)
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aloha: I think I’m going to buy me a condom - 07/10/07 12:00 PM
Well that is what my wife's best friend's mom told them she wanted to buy.
The conversation went like this:
Mom: When you graduate, I'm going to buy me a condom.
Daughter: OK - Mom a little more information that we needed to know.
Mom: So where to do I start and who do you … (35 comments)
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aloha: The Three Little Pigs - 07/06/07 01:30 AM
If you read this story to the end, there are many lessons to be learned, but many seek their own meaning,including me.
To me it can be taken two ways. The first is getting your home permitted and inspected prior to move in, or haveit blow down in the next storm.
The second … (3 comments)
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aloha: Garage sale thefts on the rise - 07/04/07 01:18 AM
Thinking about having a garage sale? You might want to reconsider it. A garage sale is the perfect place for athief to find out what kind of stuff you have in your home.
Selling a TV? This would tell a thief, you just got a brand new one. These are the … (5 comments)
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aloha: Breaking through the glass ceiling with your rental properties - 07/02/07 08:37 PM
Most investors who buy a rental property collect rent every month and sometimes even lose money. But, there isa better way and every two years you can even double your income.
Some of the advantages of a rental are all the deductions. I have a way you can keep those deductions andcharge … (1 comments)
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aloha: Get your investment property today with a lease-option - Part 2 - 07/02/07 01:27 PM
Last week I wrote about a condo conversion my company was doing and that I wanted to purchase one, as aninvestment, on a lease-option.http://activerain.com/blogsview/134408/Get-your-investment-propertyThe problem that I had, was someone was living in the unit I wanted and I was offering to buy them out of theirlease and then move in.Well, … (4 comments)
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aloha: Can you survive, if you were downsized tomorrow? - 07/01/07 09:11 PM
A lot of my investor clients are in the high tech industry and do realize that they might not have a job tomorrow.
Are they worried though? Not really, because they have planned, saved and bought investment properties thatare producing a positive cash flow every month.
What are your plans for tomorrow? … (0 comments)
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aloha: Hey baby, what’s your sign? - 07/01/07 12:14 PM
No, I'm not giving you the bad pick-up line. I'm asking you about your yard. When you put up a sign in yourfront yard that says for sale, look at your yard! There could be a better for sale sign than the post with youragent's number on it.
Your yard … (6 comments)
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aloha: Get your investment property today with a lease-option - 06/28/07 05:23 PM
Sunday I was holding a open house at one of our company's condo conversion projects and was thinking tomyself, how can I get one of these units for myself as an investment property?
The first thing I must tell you is that it is one particular unit that I am wanting. The … (3 comments)
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aloha: So you want to start investing in fixers, but have no credit - 06/28/07 09:17 AM
The title may seem to be good to be true, but it isn't. You maybe able to buy a property at as low as 6.5%,tomorrow, with as little down as $1,000 and no closing costs upfront.
How does this work? The Veterans Administration forecloses on homes and sells some of them with … (3 comments)
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aloha: It’s not easy being green - 06/27/07 08:02 PM
Have you ever walked into a property and the first thing you see is a green shag carpet?
Well, there are a lot of homes still out there like this, and the reason they can't sell is because people lackvision and can't see past that thick shag carpet.
I see this … (5 comments)
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aloha: Why the best investors have friends who also invest - 06/26/07 01:13 AM
I have many investors who buy and sell properties through me and most of them know each other. How do theyknow each other? I introduced them and I let them teach each other and myself new ways of investing.
I've have also met some investors and when I ask them if they … (3 comments)
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aloha: Don’t give away your home to avoid a foreclosure - 06/25/07 09:32 AM
Unfortunately foreclosure is something that happens to people when bad things happen in their lives. Death,divorce, job loss and medical bills can get anyone behind on payments. That doesn't mean that you should tryto hide your head in the sand and pretend it isn't happening.
If you think you are going … (0 comments)
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aloha: Save thousands on home improvements - 06/24/07 11:43 PM
Whether you are thinking of remodeling for the purpose of making your home better for yourself, or areupdating it to put it up for sale, you need to consider the cost. Hiring someone to do the remodel can cost youthousands of dollars and be a major intrusion to your home and … (1 comments)
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aloha: How do you increase the value of your home? - 06/24/07 06:27 AM
Do you need a certain amount of money out of your home, but it just isn't worth that yet? I have a solution foryou that can be done in any market. It doesn't matter if it is a sellers or a buyers market! I can get you muchmore than the appraised … (4 comments)
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aloha: Do you have an exit strategy? - 06/22/07 11:53 AM
Many investors start by buying their first property, and then find out later, they had no idea what they planned todo with it once the owned it. This is why I ask the question to all investors prior to them buying a propertythrough me. What is your exit strategy?
An exit … (0 comments)
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aloha: Don’t upset a tenant, they can really make your life tough! - 06/22/07 02:12 AM
Do you own a rental property and are thinking about putting it on the market? If you have a long term lease,then you need to tell your tenant that you are putting it up for sale. There are a lot of reasons you need to dothis, one is that if you … (8 comments)
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