investing in real estate: My Re-Education in Real Estate Investing Started With The Mob - 08/21/08 07:58 AM
I like mob stuff. Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese ... I don't know why, but that old time mob thing has always been interesting to me. So it's no surprise that when I was introduced to the application "Mob Wars" on Facebook I jumped on it.
Are you kidding me?? … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Secrets of Becoming A Good Real Estate Investor - 08/19/08 05:37 PM
When it comes to real estate investing, everyone has some aspirations and goals. But there are some guidelines that have to be followed by any real estate investor; now real estate is a great investment that gives good returns, but you should be wise and well planned. To begin with … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: How to choose the right Investment Property ? Part 2 - 08/16/08 12:48 PM
Previously I posted How to choose the right investment Property - Know what you are doing - part 1
This provided 8 steps of the process - this post will go over step 1:
1. Know your goals - Is your goal resale ? Long term buy and hold ? Immediate … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investment Introduction Meeting - 08/10/08 03:27 PM
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I am sitting in my kitchen watching the PGA Championship and planning an investment meeting. I would love to hear from everyone why they think that real estate is becoming a hard investment to translate to people.
Here are my top reasons:
Too many … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: How to choose the right Investment Property ? Know what you are doing - Part 1 - 08/10/08 09:18 AM
Almost every day, we will receive a call or an email from an investor looking to pick up an investment property or a homeowner looking for a property that "needs work". Often times, they will ask "what about foreclosures ? " "what about HUD homes ? " and the like … (11 comments)
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investing in real estate: TIGER 21 - 23% REAL ESTATE - 08/05/08 08:19 AM
This is a message that should be shouted from the roof tops. TIGER 21, the very exclusive, high net worth, peer to peer mentoring and investment group has 23% of their investments in real estate. Everyone that is in real estate industry should be telling this story everyday.
The direct ownership in … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Getting Over the Fear of Money of Buying Real Estate - 08/01/08 09:29 AM
For those investing in real estate, you may find there are several unknowns that have to be accounted for that are related to money. This investment relates to both homeowners as well as those involved in the real estate business. There are several common fears that are related to money in … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Invest in Real Estate - Diversity Your Portfolio - 07/25/08 03:55 PM
DIVERSIFY YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO BY INVESTING IN WHAT YOU KNOW BEST -- REAL ESTATE!
Unlike stocks these days, you can never lose the equity in a real estate investment in a normal market. Real Estate can provide cash flow (short term returns) and appreciation (long term returns). A SLOW … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Appreciating Each Piece of Property - 07/24/08 09:22 AM
I am fond of old houses. They have character. If the walls could talk, what wonderful stories they would tell. I prefer to look at old houses with good foundation and basic structure, both as a piece of history and a work of art. They reflect the history of the street, the subdivision, the town. They … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Buying A Foreclosure - You Have To Go In With Your Eyes Open! - 07/22/08 03:39 PM
Last weekend I took my daughter up to Clinton Illinois to a public car auction. Some of the cars were ones that were owned by the Illinois State Police that they had obtained by seizing them. Others had been repossessed. While others were there on consignment.
My daughter, who just graduated … (12 comments)
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investing in real estate: Kentucky Derby and betting on Real Estate - 07/15/08 10:05 AM
one of my favorite days of the year is the first Saturday in May. The 'Run for the Roses', the Kentucky Derby! The first leg of the ' Triple Crown '.
whether your a horse racing fan or not, almost everyone likes the pomp and circumstance, the fan fare surrounding … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Urgent need for affordable housing in the Mississippi gulf coast! - 07/09/08 03:12 PM
Most investors are starting to find out about the "GO Zone" and the tax incentives that it brings. Sure the Biloxi market is projected to be the 2nd highest appreciating city in the US in 2008. Sure the tax savings can be thousands of dollars for investors who build rental properties. … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: MAKE REAL INVESTMENTS - 07/07/08 06:42 AM
Investing your money on emotions is the most dangerous thing you can do.
Real Estate calls it by name..... REAL ESTATE. Invest in something REAL and build your ESTATE.
I love reading the business section of the paper every morning to see what excuses the traders on Wall Street can come … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Wholesaling: Success Factors For Wholesaling Success - 07/04/08 07:14 PM
Real Estate Investing Courses - Why Some Succeed While Others Fail? (Part 3)
If you did not happen to catch the other parts of this article I will bring you up to speed. I am author of several highly successful real estate investing courses. I have always been curious as to … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing Courses: 3 Steps That Guarantee Success! - 07/03/08 05:29 PM
Real Estate Investing: 3 Actions For Guaranteed Success!
Check out the new real estate investing forums at www.Themillionaireuniversity.com
Eric Medemar is a real estate investor from Grand Rapids, MI. Be sure to get your Free Guide To Real Estate Wholesaling. You can also view Erics real estate investing guide here.
Get your FREE … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Start Setting Your Goals - Create Investment Strategies Wisely! - 07/02/08 01:37 AM
SUCCESS depends on whether you achieve what you set out to achieve. And if you don't know what that is, you won't be able to identify success or failure.As Realtors and professionals, we strive to listen to our clients needs and we assist them in investing strategies that will prove to … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing: No Money Down Investing Strategies - 07/01/08 03:20 PM
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Check out the new real estate investing forums at www.Themillionaireuniversity.com
Eric Medemar is a real estate investor from Grand Rapids, MI. Be sure to get your Free Guide To Real Estate Wholesaling. You can also view Erics real estate investing guide here.
Get your FREE Report "6 steps to wholesaling real … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing Courses: Success For Some, Failure For Others - 07/01/08 02:32 PM
As an author of several highly successful real estate investing courses I have often been perplexed by the success of those using my course material. I have always had a very curious mind as to what leads some of my students to real estate investing success, while others do absolutely nothing … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: The Icon by Tridel 2+2 Condo For Sale! - 06/27/08 02:59 PM
The Icon by Tridel 2+2 Condo For Sale!
270 Wellington (near Blue jays Way)Square Footage: 1400Dogs AllowedCats AllowedSmokers AllowedBright, Immaculate, Beautiful and Large 2-bed, 2-bath, massive terrace, private 95 sq. ft. locker room, private and enclosed parking space. Approx 1400 sq. ft indoors, real hardwood, stainless steel appliances, crown moldings, ensuite, … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Balance Your Investment Portfolio With Real Estate... - 06/27/08 08:12 AM
I find it interesting that whenever you get on the topic of investing, most of the investment reference materials deal only with equities and mutual funds. It is true that these should be part of a balanced portfolio, but NOT all the portfolio. Real estate investments are frequently forgotten. I read … (7 comments)
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investing in real estate: Practice what you preach, Buy/Invest for yourself. - 06/25/08 10:44 AM
If you build homes for a living, would you be renting/living in an apartment? So how is this different from realtors who help people buy homes, while they themselves are renting an apartment?
I know buying a home is no easy task, especially in some geographic areas. To top it off, … (4 comments)
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investing in real estate: Contract Assignments - How to Assign a Condo Contract? - 06/21/08 06:36 PM
What is a Contract Assignment?
Contract Assignment is an Agreement of Purchase and Sale that was executed between a Builder (The Seller) and an individual purchaser (The Buyer). The Purchaser now becomes the Seller and is offering the Agreement for sale, all before the building has completed. Assignments are short-lived … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Our Services - Condos, Lofts, Investments and New Developments - 06/21/08 06:35 PM
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investing in real estate: X CONDOMINIUM - 590 JARVIS STREET - 06/21/08 06:32 PM
The X Condominium is a 44-storeys, 437 suites structure located at 590 Jarvis Street at Charles Street East, south of Bloor Street. The former headquarters of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Department, this dark glass building was designed by Peter Clewes of architectsAlliance, who here pays homage to the German architect Ludwig … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: 2 Ossington Lofts - 06/21/08 06:32 PM
2 Ossington Lofts / Toronto Condos - developed by NDS Developments and designed by SMV Architects, a unique boutique loft building staying true to its West Queen West roots, by keeping small, intimate and lofty, at the heart of this ever-changing area.
2 Ossington Lofts is a small project, … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Parc Lofts and Condos @ Stafford St. and Stanley Park - 06/21/08 06:31 PM
Parc Lofts and Condos at Stafford St. and Stanley Park/ Toronto Condos - developed by Lamb Developments (Brad J. Lamb) at King and Stafford, this is a unique new project designed by Peter Clews hosting many larger suites then your average downtown condo project. The East elevation of the project … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: 9T6 Condos The Biltmore For Sale - 06/21/08 06:30 PM
9T6 Condos: The Biltmore For Sale (click for direct link)We've got a fantastic opportunity at 9T6 Condos: a 2-bed + 1 with two terraces, totaling 1822 sq. ft., of which 1210 sq ft unit and 612 sq ft over two terraces are uniquely offered for sale by assignment.
The Biltmore … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Waterview Condos: Voyager 2 by Monarch For Sale - 06/21/08 06:29 PM
Toronto Condos: Voyager 2 For Sale
1650 sq ft in total (approx)
Spacious 1144 sq. ft. condo
Massive 506 sq. ft. balcony
Parking + Locker Included
Many upgrades installed
Immediate Occupancy
Waterview "Voyager 2″ by Toronto's top builder, Monarch, offers amazing lake-side location accessible by TTC, excellent construction quality, great … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: CityPlace Neo 1+Den For Sale - 06/21/08 06:28 PM
Toronto Condos: CityPlace Neo
849 sq ft in total (approx)
Spacious 755 sq. ft. condo
Condo-wide 94 sq. ft. balcony
Upgrades installed
Occupancy November 2006
CityPlace Neo Montage and Luna are the newest development from Concord Adex, resting south of Front St. West and West of Spadina Ave.
This is … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Murano on Bay: 2-Bed 2-Bath For Sale - 06/21/08 06:28 PM
Unique and Exclusive "The Pezzati" offered for sale @ Murano:
- Bay & College
- 16th floor South facing
- 2-bed, 2-bath
- 752 sq. ft
- Granite, Marble, Stainless Steel appliances
- Superb Amenities
Asking $364,900
This unit is offered for sale exclusively via UrbanRealty.ca.
Contact:
Yossi Kaplan, MBASpecializing … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: King West Condos at Liberty Village by PlazaCorp - 06/21/08 06:19 PM
King West Condos at Liberty Village/ Toronto Condos - developed by PlazaCorp at Liberty Village, is the largest Liberty Village condo project to-date hosting approx. 1,100 units and spanning a city block. PlazaCorp is known for it's no-nonsense approach to developing, delivering consistent value, great finishes and excellent locations, … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Fashionhouse Condos by Freed Developments - 06/21/08 06:18 PM
Fashionhouse Condos / Toronto Condos - developed by Freed Developments (Peter Freed) at 560 King Street West (Currently a gas refill station for taxis), facing King Street to its South and 455 Adelaide as the Northern neighbor. The King West location is what Freed known for: They developed 66 Portland, … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: REISummit 2008: 12 Experts 12 Days FREE - 06/19/08 06:19 AM
Don't miss your chance to Listen in with 12 Real Estate Investing Experts including myself for FREE All at REI Summit 2008.
Starting today www.REISummit2008.com Kicks off with a bang! Be sure to register, only 1000 slots will be open for the teleconference tonight. This one of a kind … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Property Managers are RICH, RICH, RICH....Part 2 - 06/14/08 06:00 AM
Jerry did not allow comments on his blog....SOOOOOOoooooo
IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) does a study on property management salaries and publishes it to members and to the public. This information is NOT for on-site/resident managers who are now called "property managers" by some....Long story - blame the National Apartment … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing: Putting The Why Into Your Real Estate Investing - 06/09/08 01:26 PM
One of the main reasons that newbies to real estate investing never get their investing business off the ground is because they never take the time to figure out why they want to be investors. As a newbie investor you must build up enough reasons why you must succeed. Your reasons … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Why Hasn’t the Bank Responded to my Offer? Have You Considered Your Price? - 06/03/08 10:37 PM
Two of my most popular blogs have been regarding dealing with foreclosures and short sale transactions with Wells Fargo. Since the beginning of the year, over half of my business has been in the purchase and sales of these types of properties. They come in all shapes and sizes, all price … (5 comments)
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investing in real estate: Start Your Real Estate Investing Career in Texas - 06/02/08 07:15 AM
If you have ever thought about starting to invest in real estate, now is a great time to get started. One of the greatest investment moguls of all time, Warren Buffet, has been quoted as saying, "We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing In Real Estate - 05/27/08 06:21 AM
Have you considered the idea of purchasing real estate as an investment. With the market the way it is currently, investing in real estate can be a solid way for you to build equity in both the short and long term.
There are many factors to be considered, such as location, rate … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing In Real Estate - 05/20/08 10:49 PM
Countless authors have gained huge fortunes selling books full of nonsense to the masses.
The authors get rich.
I do indeed HAVE a stable of genuine real estate investors who have built wealth through real estate.
From time to time, an investor wannabe comes to me for my expertise.
I listen … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Rule #1: Follow Rule of 72! - 04/18/08 10:19 AM
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing - 04/15/08 10:10 PM
Real estate is a popular investment. There are many modifications in the monetary system having puffed-up risk or lesser returns, the investment marketplace go on with the plan imaginative and good-looking investment approaches. These developments make it important for real estate licenses to have an elementary and up-to-date knowledge of real … (3 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate, is it the right investment for you? - 04/09/08 01:09 PM
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing Courses: Who Can I Blame? - 04/09/08 07:43 AM
I am often left perplexed at peoples ability to pass the blame of real estate investing courses not working for their failure as an investor. In reality, most of these people never used any of the ideas to see if they worked or not. To them I dedicate this story.Mother came … (4 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Wholeslaing: Bad Areas Could Be good Areas for you Wallet - 04/09/08 07:36 AM
Even in the slowest of markets you can still make money in real estate wholesaling. Even in "Bad locations" you can still make money wholesaling real estate. Here are a few of the deals that I have done in Bad locations:A few of My "Bad Location Homes" have been like this:paid … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: GET HERE NOW - YOUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE! - 04/02/08 10:52 AM
You know often times I have said that I was going to write a book of all my memoirs in being a Landlord. Some days we laugh and other days we just feel like crying. But, for the most part, I love providing good, clean, affordable homes for good, decent hardworking … (4 comments)
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investing in real estate: Don't Mistake Investing in Information for Investing In Real Estate - 04/01/08 02:59 PM
One of the biggest traps that I see newbie real estate investors fall into is mistaking investing in real estate materials for actually investing in real estate. I know that all newbies know the difference, but many times their mind does not. How many wannabe real estate investors do you know … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing Courses: Are Real Estate Investing Courses A Big Rip Off? - 03/15/08 06:54 AM
As the author of several real estate investing courses, it never ceases to amaze me that so many people find my real estate systems extremely helpful in their quest for real estate investing success, while about 1 out of about 80 are throughly convinced that I was trying to rip them … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: How to Invest in the Same Market the Mega-Rich Make Billions! - 03/13/08 03:53 PM
Did you know that Real Estate Training Could Change Your Life?
Rich! Wealthy! Financial Freedom! Abundance! are all things that you hear from all those get rich quick programs, or infomercials. Truth is that learning real estate is a process and it will take time. It is not as … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: A favorite hobby for Katy Residents - Flipping Property in Houston - 03/12/08 06:11 AM
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investing in real estate: Buy and Flip - 03/11/08 07:40 PM
Daily we receive calls from prospective clients who are 1st time real estate home investors looking to capitalize on a slumping real estate market. And, for the most part, they always have the same delusion about how to go about making money in the real estate game. It's like they all … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Obama or Clinton? Who is Running the Oval Office In Your Head? - 03/11/08 03:29 PM
Obama or Clinton? Who knows or better yet who should care? Why on earth are so many people worried about politics, when their own lives are so far out of order? To me, many of the people asking questions about politics are like a homeless people asking me what type of … (4 comments)
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investing in real estate: The Master Planned communities of Katy - 03/10/08 07:17 AM
By Tim Sojka, See TIM Sell, Realtor / Broker - 713-822-2152
Earlier this month I posted a blog titled "What is a master planned community"
This has been very well read (and you will find the article if you scroll to the bottom of this one). Many people love to live in master … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: What Real Estate Investors Must Know - 03/07/08 05:13 AM
Working with Real Estate Investors and Kicking Real Estate Prospectors to the Curb
By Timothy Sojka, Broker realtor, Real Estate Investor
OK the article below is not for the faint of heart. It is terse and meant to be. I go out of my way not to work with most people who think … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Investing Guide: A Snowstorm of Goals - 02/24/08 03:10 PM
Real estate investing is one of the greatest money makers on the planet, and part of the success process is Setting goals and keeping them. This is something that I have always been intrigued Why do people not set goals? The fact is, most people spend more time printing a map … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Improving Market & Investment Opportunities - 02/20/08 12:37 PM
Our market here in North Mississippi has been improving since the first of January. Buyers are slowly taking advantage of the extremely low interest rates and the deals that can be found at this time. Whether you have someone looking for investment land for development, houses for rental or just good … (3 comments)
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investing in real estate: Minnesota Real Estate Investing Book-Recognize The Opportunity In Rental Property & Investment Real Estate - 02/19/08 10:46 PM
John's book on investing in real estate is ready as a downloadable PDF. Amazon will be publishing it within weeks-it will be an 8x10 paperback. If you are interested in learning more on how to get the downloaded version, go to http://www.freeiq.com/RealityBasedRealEstateInvesting To see our mini website for the book, go … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: This And That - 02/12/08 10:01 PM
Stelmach unveils green plan - Stelmach announced that if re-elected March 3, the provincial Tories will spend $50 million turning the river valley into the world's largest continuous park, running from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan. Beneath university's land there lies a mystery - and possible oil riches - Nobody knows quite … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: USA is still the top place to invest in real estate - 02/11/08 08:26 PM
AFIRE Announces 2007 Foreign Investment Survey Results
This is the Global Snapshot from the AFIRE survey
Top Five Global Cities for Foreign Investor's Real Estate Dollars
1. New York; up from #2 in 2006
2. Washington, DC; up from #4 in 2006
2. London; down from #1 in 2006
4. Paris; down from #3 in 2006
5. Shanghai; … (8 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investment Property In The Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities Area - 02/07/08 08:46 PM
Where do you start when considering Real Estate Investing?
One of the best ways to get started with building your own personal wealth-building system is by investing in real estate. Becoming a real estate investor is a daunting task, but one that will, if operated efficiently, pay dividends forever. Think of … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: I want to buy at the bottom of the market!!! - 02/06/08 11:00 AM
Oh to have a crystal ball! The challenge with trying to buy at the bottom of any market (real estate, stock or any other commodity) it that we only know it hit bottom when the market is on its way to recovery. So the real question for a buyer is: Do … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing in Multi-Family Real Estate (to Fund A College Education?) - 02/03/08 12:31 PM
When just starting out as an investor, everyone needs to choose where to begin.... This can be a daunting task, with all the types of investments available-from simple savings accounts to mutual funds to individual stocks to stock futures to hedge funds to gold!
With every investment, you want to look at … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Basic Investing in Your Future 101 - 01/21/08 04:15 PM
Interest Rates are Down.
The Dow and Nasdaq are Down.
Investors fear a Recession.
Foreign Markets are Down.
Real Estate Prices are Down.
How much longer do you think it will be before investors return to the Real Estate Market and start buying up all of the good deals?
Basic Investing In Your Future 101: Buy Low - Sell High
Don't … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Timely thoughts On Real Estate Investing From An MN Mortgage Broker - 01/20/08 04:53 PM
Remember that real estate investment is part of an overall financial plan-it shouldn't be just stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Investing in real estate requires specific tax, spending, budgeting and people management advice. Based on your other assets and your overall financial plan, investment property might be a worthy goal, but … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: This Real Estate Market ooooooh it's so Bad - 01/19/08 03:11 AM
This Real Estate Market ooooooh it's so Bad
Friends, everywhere we turn: we hear, or see how bad the real estate market is. Everyone is looking for solutions! but before we can fix something we need to know how we got here in the first place. Now I am not a speaker, … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Increase Your Profits by Investing in Tampa - 01/15/08 03:25 PM
Business has never been so good when you invest in a land filled with promising opportunities. This is a reality when you start a business in Tampa Bay, Florida. Business that is too good to be true is possible in Tampa as they boast of a booming economy. They are currently … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Real Estate Is A Long-Term Investment - 01/09/08 01:54 PM
People often stop me when I'm out and about and ask, "How's the real estate market?"
I typically say, "First, it's not as scary as the media is saying. If you're buying, you'll have plenty of choices at affordable prices. If you're selling, a low price is everything."
Then I ask, "Are you … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: how real estate can affect alt min tax - 01/09/08 12:25 PM
hey investors.... you have the secrets its been taking me a while to learn and there are a lot of them.
what i know term "real estate professional" actively participating in your investment income property. exciting because it allows you to take your passive losses. i had a TAX PREPARRER before … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: A New Year a Great Real Estate Market. - 12/30/07 08:44 PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 2:18 PM CSTStudy: Austin homes prices up 8.6%Austin Business JournalHome prices in Texas -- especially in Austin -- have defied the overall downward trend seen in other U.S. housing markets, according to a study by First American LoanPerformance.In the Austin market, home prices increased 8.62 percent … (5 comments)
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investing in real estate: FoxBusiness..are you taking advantage of buying opportunities in these 5 cities? - 12/16/07 10:37 PM
It isn't said enough that the current market offers excellent buying opportunities across America. The barrage of reports constantly speaks to the weaknesses in this current market where real investors are buying, and contrarians such as myself are carving out a niche that relies on experience and knowledge.
Take a look at … (10 comments)
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investing in real estate: Can Bush Make the Foreclosure Crisis Disappear? - 12/15/07 04:32 PM
2007 has been labeled the year of the sub-prime meltdown and the exploding ARM. With the high cost of housing in Southern California many homebuyers elected to take on mortgages with a two or three year fixed terms which would later turn into an adjustable mortgage. For many households this adjustment … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: The Budget Constraint: why some buyers aren't buying! - 12/10/07 08:42 AM
The Budget Constraint: it's what the consumer can afford!
Let's think of it from the buyer's perspective...
We all want to increase both the quality and quantity of the goods that we purchase/consume. We want:
Exotic vacationsExpensive carsTo eat at the most expensive restaurantsWe only consume less than what we actually … (9 comments)
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investing in real estate: New To Real Estate Investing and Looking to FLip? - 12/06/07 12:34 PM
Camden County Real Estate, Gloucester County Real Estate and Burlington County Real Estate and flipping houses
I just read this blog here that was posted by Konnie McKee which inspired this post.
As a REALTOR® and a real estate investor, I will try to give you my views on this subject. I hope … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: 2008 - YEAR OF THE INVESTOR - 11/27/07 08:55 AM
There may never be a better time to invest in income producing real estate than right now.
It doesn't matter whether you are buying one rent house or a 1,000 multi-family units. This became crystal clear to me yesterday as my partners and I played a game of chicken with a very large … (4 comments)
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investing in real estate: "Who should I work with? A Broker or a Banker?" - 11/20/07 04:31 AM
In this series of posts outlining the mortgage application process while pointing out potential pitfalls, I said that I would answer some basic questions for you. Questions such as:
"Where do I start?""Should I go with a Banker or a Broker?"
Well, in our previous article, The Mortgage Application Process: … (8 comments)
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investing in real estate: "I want to buy a home. Where do I start?" - 11/19/07 05:39 PM
[This is the first in a series of upcoming posts outlining the mortgage application process while pointing out potential pitfalls.]
Home Buyers will often ask...
“How do I get started?”“Where do I start?”“Should I go with a Banker or a Broker?”“I should shop around but how do I know I’m getting the … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: This IS Last Year! - 11/18/07 11:36 AM
went to a barbeque in 2002 and was talking real estate with someone who had been renting nearby for about 15 years. He planned to buy a home but wanted to wait until prices dropped because they surely couldn't go any higher. We talked about renting vs. buying and the equity … (5 comments)
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investing in real estate: The Mortgage Application Process - 11/18/07 06:06 AM
If you recall our previous post, WHAT'S YOUR RATE?, then you're aware of the pitfalls surrounding the mortgage application process. Surely as you get started, you'll have several questions. Questions such as: “How do I get started?”“Where do I start?”“Should I go with a Banker or a Broker?”“Can I shop around? … (5 comments)
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investing in real estate: I Want A Mortgage...what's your rate? - 11/16/07 03:32 AM
When you turn on the flicker and all you hear is market doom and gloom and our continuing credit crisis, it's because the originator on the receiving end of this question responded by saying:
"What do you want it to be?"
And low and behold you were SOLD a rate! … (29 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing in Soft US Real Estate Market - 11/10/07 11:49 PM
Canadians looking to Invest in Real Estate might want to consider the United States as a place to buy. The downturn in the American economy and housing market along with the rising value of our Loonie makes now a very good time to buy.
According to an article in the Toronto … (3 comments)
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investing in real estate: Flip that house right into bankruptcy! - 11/08/07 05:04 PM
The latest greatest double edged sword of the last 20 years has been cable TV. When you used to have 4 TV stations you were pretty limited in content. But with the explosion of hundreds of TV channels in the last decade we have also seen a rise in the number … (6 comments)
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investing in real estate: A Fool and his Money Buys Condos. Good Thing They Had an Agent, right? - 11/06/07 04:16 PM
Last night, the local news did a hard-hitting investigative report about the inventory of condos in Charlotte's uptown and mid-town section. In it, they uncovered...nothing. Here in Charlotte, there are a large number of condos on the market in the uptown and midtown area however many of them are new construction, to be completed in 2012. … (4 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing in Real Estate - Part II - 10/22/07 09:30 PM
Real Estate Investing
Investing in real estate is one of the best investments anyone can make, provided they do it for the right reasons. Unless you are able to buy a property for a very low amount in relation to its true value, then you need to be planning on owning … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Have you thought about buying a rental property ????? - 10/22/07 07:29 PM
Tips for being more successful in property management & real estate investing:
In years past I use to invest in real estate. I practiced two forms of real estate investing. One was to buy and flip. The other was to buy, rent, and hold for a few years. Both of these had … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: I Love Racists! - 10/08/07 07:59 PM
Well, not in THAT way. I love them in a round-about way.....because today I benefited from the stupidity and ignorance of a classic racist!
So anyhoo, my husband and I put in an offer on a house for investment a couple of weeks ago. It was priced right and in good condition-so … (28 comments)
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investing in real estate: "Lease Purchase" & "Rent w/Option to Buy" current listings in Prince William County VA - 10/07/07 07:33 PM
This list is current as of 10/07/2007. As you will see there are 18 homes listed with either "Lease Puchase" or "Rent w/Option to Buy. It is my professional opinion that we will continue to see more HomeSellers, FSBOs, Real Estate Agents, and REALTORS use these two methods of financing to … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Lesson 1: Should I Invest in Real Estate? - 10/02/07 04:02 PM
So, you're thinking about getting involved in Real Estate Investing. Great, but have you done your homework? Do you know the different types of financing available to you? Do you know WHICH type of financing is better for your investment needs? Do you know where to find properties at great deals? … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Buying under appraised value - 09/19/07 06:53 PM
People keep asking me if it’s a good time to buy, if they should wait to sell, wait to buy, etc. etc.
It’s very simple, don’t sell right now unless you absolutely have to. But if you have money to invest, then now is the time to buy. Don’t get me … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Barrie...A Really Good Place to Invest - 08/30/07 11:05 AM
Source: The Quarterly ReportSimcoe Business
Barrie is considered the second best place in Ontario to invest in Real Estate. The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), Canada's Leading Real Estate Education and Research Organization, has placed Barrie second in it's report on the top 10 towns in Ontario for Real Estate Investment.
The 2006 … (3 comments)
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investing in real estate: My first of many! - 08/22/07 08:27 PM
Today I step across the threshold of another milestone in my life.... the first blog entry! While I have utilized the latest in techology for many facets of my business, the wonders of the blog are relatively new to me. I think that part of it stems from a fear of … (8 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing in Tucson Real Estate through Rentals - 08/21/07 10:06 PM
Yes... We are in a Buyer's Market.
Yes... There are a lot of foreclosures on the market.
Yes... Many banks have toughened their standards for purchasing a home.
Yes... You can use the equity in your home to plan for your retirement.
Yes... This is a great time to get into the … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Rich Dad, Poor Dad - 08/13/07 06:28 PM
My brother gave me a book recently called Rich Dad, Poor dad. It was an eye opener to say the least. It explains why the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. One thing that caught my attention was when he said he doesn't work with agents that don't invest in … (7 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing In Real Estate ~ There's no secret formula! - 08/02/07 02:44 AM
Ever thought about how to successfully invest in Real Estate? It's really quite simple!
Buy a property at a discount from the resell price. Use as much of other people's money (OPM) as you can. Make sure that your property cash-flows so that it pays for itself. Take maximum advantage of … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Best Time To Buy Propety. - 06/25/07 01:21 PM
Because of the current inventory and competition on the market home sellers are becoming more realistic and are offering more competitive pricing to buyers. In addition sellers are willing to accept lower offers. A savvy buyer with good agent representation can get a property for a considerable amount less than the market … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: The Best Retirement Plan That I've Ever Seen! - 06/08/07 12:35 PM
One of the cool things about being in our industry is that we get a glimpse into other people's lives from time to time. A few years ago I got a glimpse into a client's life and I was truly impressed with what he had accomplished and how he had accomplished … (4 comments)
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investing in real estate: HUD's Flipping Rule - 05/21/07 01:41 PM
In my last post I forgot something that I really wanted to make available. I ran across what I think is a very good reference article at http://www.flippinghomes.com/articles/readarticle.aspx?artid=37. This article is a very good one on the flipping rule but this site is a great site from what I've seen thus far … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: Flipping Irritated about the Flipping Rule - 05/21/07 12:49 PM
Anybody else out there gotten caught up in HUD's Flipping rule officially known as (HUD Prohibition of Property Flipping on HUD's Single Family Mortgage Insurance Programs; Final Rule; 24CFR Part 203, Doc. No. Fr-4615-F-02)? Apparently several years ago investors and appraisers thought it would a great idea to get together and … (2 comments)
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investing in real estate: Thinking of investing in Real Estate - Maybe you should. - 05/14/07 10:16 PM
Investing in Real Estate is a proven way of gaining financial freedom. With the wide variety of investment options available in today's market, it is important to explore and learn as much as you can about each of these investing options.
Deciding between passive and active investing is a great way to … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: Investing in Real Estate - Renting Versus Flipping - 05/03/07 12:01 PM
One of the most stable investments anyone can make is in residential real estate. Investing can be your chosen path to that nest egg you've always wanted to have for your family to retire on, or it can be a side hobby for extra income when you need it. Whatever the … (0 comments)
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investing in real estate: 5 reasons to invest in real estate - 04/29/07 09:37 AM
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) second-home sales (for vacation homes and investment homes) accounted for four out of 10 homes sold in 2005. While vacation-home buyers purchase primarily for enjoyment, investment-home buyers are looking to generate income in the following five ways.
#1: Appreciation
Returns of 10 percent and … (1 comments)
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investing in real estate: CAN A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT GET A GOOD BUY ON INVESTMENT PROPERTY? - 04/22/07 09:45 AM
Jennifer Steck's post on How Does A Realtor Buy A House? Was a great step-by-step, how-to-article. One of the points I'd like to explore is how as licensed agents can we actually get a good buy on a house?
The market I work in is in Southern California. I'm currently in another state looking … (0 comments)
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