financing: Keys to success in real estate investing
- 10/12/13 09:24 AM
What is the key to successfully investing in real estate? Actually there are several things to consider. First: You have to have a plan. That would consist of asking questions to determine exactly what you want out of your investments. Are you looking for a tax shelter? Are you trying to build wealth through a long range portfolio? Do you want to flip properties? Each is a different path and calls for a different strategy. Second: How are you financing your investments? Again, the answer depends on which path you take. Let's look at each of the three mentioned. Tax shelter … (6 comments)
financing: So you want to buy a short sale!
- 08/13/12 08:09 PM
What are the pros and cons of shopping for a short sale. Can you get a "great deal"? How long will it take? The first thing to consider is your time frame. If you're selling your home and moving in to your next purchase a short sale probably isn't the way to go. The only exception would be if you have someplace else to stay while waiting for settlement on your short sale purchase. In that situation you could try to negotiate a post settlement occupancy but that could lessen your chances of securing a buyer. Of course there … (3 comments)
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