Are There Too Many Lawyers in the United States?
By Randy Hughes, Mr. Land Trust Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said, “…there are too many lawyers in the United States…” He went on to say, “I do not mean to criticize lawyers, just the need for so many lawyers. Lawyers do not dig ditches or build buildings. When a society requires such a large […]
Property Value: The Capitalization Approach
By Dan Harkey When arranging a loan or investing in real estate, understanding the use of capitalization approach (“Cap Rates”) is critical to the decision-making. This subject is important to commercial realtors, lenders, developers, and investors. Definition of Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) Cap Rates represent the ratio of Net Operating Income (“NOI”) to the property […]
Molding a Million Dollar Marketing Mind Set
By Kathy Kennebrook (The Marketing Magic Lady) When you are getting started in the real estate business, I know that putting a solid marketing plan in place is going to be one of your first priorities. This will be the main strategy that will separate you from your competition. Decide what your focus is going […]
8 Simple Steps To Riches In Real Estate Or In Any Other Field, For That Matter
By Reggie Brooks Before I got involved with real estate I tried various other potential money-making ventures. I created a company called Advanced Video Productions, and spent the first 4 weeks designing the all important ‘logo’. I might have thought that my income was totally dependent on a well designed, slick logo. I hadn’t learned […]
The Easy Way to Make Money Online Today – Affiliate Marketing
By Lex Levinrad Do you want to know a little secret about one of the easiest ways to make money online today that takes very little work and effort? You can make a lot of money relatively easily in a short amount of time with affiliate marketing. My motto with all of my real estate […]
Dealing With Negative Cash Flow
By Bruce Kellogg The Problem For Investors As property prices rise in many markets across the country, it is becoming increasingly difficult for investors to acquire properties with a positive cash flow. Nowadays, it is all the more important to know how to deal with negative cash flow (“NCF”). Here are a number of solutions. […]
5 Apartment-Hunting Secrets That You Need To Know
By Wendy Dessler Getting The Best Living Situation Apartments can be useful for a number of reasons, though they can also be expensive, and they can be a real hassle if you don’t choose carefully. Following are five considerations to help you make the best choice in terms of your rental living situation. Use Available […]
Probate Leads: Massively Discounted Properties in Your Market that You’re Not Getting… But Your Competition Is.
By Kristine Gentry, Ph.D. VP of Innovation, US Probate Leads “My market is crowded with investors and everyone is chasing the same deals.” That is usually what we hear when we first speak to a potential customer. They are often looking for a source of leads where there isn’t “so much competition,” and they are […]
Liens and Encumbrances Affecting Real Property
By Dan Harkey What is a Lien? A lien is a legal right, usually referred to as a security interest, in real or personal property given to a creditor to hold and possess as consideration for a loan. The creditor /lender has a charging interest against the collateral and may seek possession in the event […]
Justin French on Business Strategy, Leadership, and SDIRA Wealth
Justin French is the kind of CEO who understands collaboration is the core of innovation. With a growing team that is now nationwide, French’s focus is on the strength of its people. “I have always believed one of the best investments you can make, as a leader, is in the people you surround yourself with,” French […]