Archive for June, 2008

Real Estate Renovations: Are You Driving Yourself Crazy Dealing with Contractors?

Real Estate Renovations: Are You Driving Yourself Crazy Dealing with Contractors?

June 20, 2008

Oh the joy of dealing with contractors! Where to begin? Some experts might say, “They don’t call them ‘CON-tractors’ for nothing.” I would never say such harsh things about these wonderful hard working Americans, but I can see where this area of the business could be a little frustrating. Over the years, we have honed […]

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10 Most Appreciating Real Estate Markets in the United States Summer 2008

10 Most Appreciating Real Estate Markets in the United States Summer 2008

June 19, 2008

 Here’s a clip from a post over at The REI Brain: “I’m always a pretty positive guy and hate it when people start off in any discussion by looking at the negatives. There’s just too much negative talk out there in today’s real estate market … especially when there’s so much positive out there for […]

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10 Secrets of Success from Seasoned Real Estate Investment Advisors

10 Secrets of Success from Seasoned Real Estate Investment Advisors

June 17, 2008

Always, always, always do what you say you’re going to do! Absolutely no exceptions. This alone will put you light years ahead of the competition. Be fair and honest. You will be liked, admired, and respected in your community. Maintain a positive mental attitude everyday in everything that you do. Never take your eye off […]

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Warning: Real Estate Investor Almost Loses $30,000 Because of Short Sales

Warning: Real Estate Investor Almost Loses $30,000 Because of Short Sales

June 16, 2008

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Don’t miss the forest for the trees?” For awhile, I never quite understood this one. I kept hearing it in speeches and seeing it in books though, and come to find out, it refers to the tendency to get caught up in the details and miss seeing the big […]

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Real Estate Investment Tips and Strategies : How to Set Yourself Apart from the Competition

Real Estate Investment Tips and Strategies : How to Set Yourself Apart from the Competition

June 14, 2008

Soooo, I was in traffic court last Wednesday for running a stop sign and learned a couple very valuable lessons. If practiced, these nuggets of wisdom can set you apart from your competition with ease. But as Jim Rohn would say, “Most things in life are easy to do, but they are also easy not […]

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