Archive for January, 2008

3 Reasons Why Lease Options are Our Primary Real Estate Investment Selling Strategy

3 Reasons Why Lease Options are Our Primary Real Estate Investment Selling Strategy

January 31, 2008

1. Down Payment – We require a nonrefundable down payment from each one of our tenant buyers. If we have to end up evicting the tenant, the down payment usually covers the vacancy and the repairs needed to get the property back in marketable condition. 2. Ownership Mindset – A tenant who has plans to […]

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Real Estate Investment Financing Strategies : How to get Seller Financing

Real Estate Investment Financing Strategies : How to get Seller Financing

January 30, 2008

When negotiating a deal, it is usually beneficial for us to get a seller to take back financing on a portion of the purchase price. If you are working with a motivated seller, all you have to do is hold your mouth right. There are two parts to every negotiation: price and terms. By getting […]

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How to Start Investing in Real Estate With No Money Down

How to Start Investing in Real Estate With No Money Down

January 29, 2008

Here’s another beginning real estate investor’s excuse that is inexcusable: But I Don’t Have Enough Money to Invest. If you contract a great deal, there is someone waiting to finance it. That money is not going to just show up on your doorstep but is easily within your grasp. A little networking within the investment […]

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3 Quick Tips to Qualifying a Real Estate Seller Lead Efficiently

3 Quick Tips to Qualifying a Real Estate Seller Lead Efficiently

January 22, 2008

The following explanation assumes that you talking to a seller on the phone that has contacted you. You may talk to 15 to 30 sellers before you get a great deal so use the following questions as disqualifiers for each lead. 1. After the initial greeting, ask the seller, “What is your situation?” This question […]

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Real Estate Investment Tips and Strategies : Now is the Time to Buy!

Real Estate Investment Tips and Strategies : Now is the Time to Buy!

January 19, 2008

A lot of people hear about an investment opportunity, decide to wait until the time is perfect, hear more people talking about how much money they are making on that investment, and then finally buy the thing when it’s at an all time high. I do not advocate this approach. All I hear from anyone […]

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