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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hey landlord! is your lease legal?
- The longer you are a landlord the more you strive to create the perfect lease/rental agreement. Landlords learn in the school of hard-knocks that some tenants are certified trouble makers and we try our best to protect ourselves with a carefully structured restrictive lease.That's just good business.... but be careful you don't include any provisions in your lease that may not be legal. For...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Crossing the gap from this home to the next: bridge loan
- So you're thinking of getting into a bigger house. You call up the real estate agent and make an appointment to go see what the market has to offer. Then you find it, the perfect "move-up" home. It's everything you've ever wanted in a home unless your married, in which case it's everything your wife has ever wanted in a home.You'd make an offer right then and there but realize you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying property in bulgaria : how to avoid making a bad investment
- Where is it possible to buy a property on your credit card? Bulgaria, of course! With thousands of potential property buyers seduced by Bulgaria's bargain property prices, the temptation is to think that making a solid return is a no-brainer! Searching the Internet, dozens of articles and property websites boast about the 100% capital growth that can be achieved on Bulgarian property investments i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Be patient screening tenants
- Rental real estate is a solid way to make money. I'm particularly fond of residential properties, because people have to live somewhere. But it's not for the faint of heart.I've seen it more than once: the first mortgage payment is due and the contractor isn't done with the renovations yet, or three tenants are moving out in the same month, or the partner (the one with the money) is walking...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An often overlooked secret of marketing and negotiating for real estate investors looking for deals
- When you call sellers, what do you say? When you sit down to write a marketing postcard to find deals, what do you write? When you go to negotiate price and terms, how do you present it?These are scary situations and it is not unusual to be at a loss for words at such times. In fact, you may avoid these situations all together just so you don't have to face the overwhelming fear.I wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investor banned from offering property for rent
- Do you realize that you might be prevented from renting your investment home? Prohibiting property owners from leasing their properties is a trend that is growing increasingly popular with some developers and many Homeowners' Associations (HOA).It's rare that you can buy a new home in a development that does have a HOA. As a homeowner you are bound by the HOA restrictions found in the Coven...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate investing by the numbers
- Just like most things real estate investing can be broken down into easy to learn step.Step One - Learn the basics:Ownership of real estate is evidenced by a valid deed. When you buy property the seller signs a deed that transfers his ownership interest to you. Most states use a Warranty Deed. With that deed the seller warrants that title to the property is as he has described. You w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rehab your way to wealth: the quick way to fixer-upper success
- Completely rebuilding a house is not necessary to make money in investment real estate. Most times, if you have bought smart, you won't have to make a huge improvements on your investment property. Look for places that need only a small amount of work. For example, look for a property that appears to be run down from the outside, but does not need major repair. Here are a few tips for saving money...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to look for in a real estate agent
- Real Estate Agents play an essential, critical role in the process of buying and selling a home. You just simply cannot afford to work with an agent that does not exhibit top-scale professional values. We're talking about your primary investment, and the happiness of you and your loved ones.Here are the 3, most important things that I've encountered, that I believe contribute towards excell...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to best negotiate a house deal
- Whether it's selling your home or buying a home, more often than not you'll come across a stage where you'd have to negotiate. Negotiation is the art of getting what you want at your terms and conditions. Of course, it isn't that easy and it takes time and patience especially when it comes to real estate dealings.So how do you negotiate a good deal for yourself and what are the points you c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What you can do to sell your home fast
- Yes, you want to sell your home and you want to sell it fast. It may be a seller's market and every other home in your neighbourhood is selling and you think it's going to be a cakewalk selling your home. You put your house up for sale, people come, a few offers pour in, negotiations take place and then something happens that the deal falls through. This happens more than not when it comes to sell...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home owners: disclose the facts!
- One of the most common causes for disputes occurring after the sale of a home arise from the buyer finding defects in the property, defects which were not disclosed to him by the owner before the sale of the property. If you are the owner of a home that you are looking to sell, please be aware that you may be held liable for not disclosing any known defects in your home.The statutes governi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - I believe god wants me to tell all in real estate
- After years of experience in the real estate industry I felt that God wanted me to write about everything in real estate. There were young people that were not being protected by anyone, including buyer's agents. Once I did a VA appraisal on a house that was unbelievable in the amount of repairs. It was listed by one of the most dishonest agents I have ever met. We had words on numerous ocassions....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 marketing methods for real estate coaches
- You shower, shampoo, dress your best, check to see if you have plenty of business cards, drive about an hour, introduce yourself by saying "Hi, I'm Mary and I'm a coach" and the other person says, "Hi, I'm Jack and I'm a coach, too!". You meet more coaches than you knew existed. How do you get business when you are surrounded by what may be perceived as your competition?Here's a great strat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - As a realtor, how do i attract listings?
- Have you ever noticed that despite the massive number of Realtors in your area, only a hand full are making a fortune selling real estate? Regardless of who these realtors work for; GMAC, Century 21, REMax, they are extremely successful where others in their office are barely scraping by. What is the secret to their success? First and foremost, it is their approach to marketing themselves and thei...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate marketing, do you use direct mail?
- Prospecting for leads is by far the most difficult part of being a Realtor or small business professional. In fact, lead development is by far the most expensive and time consuming aspect of your job. However, you level of success in lead development will determine if you succeed or fail as a real estate agent or small business professional.So how do you develop leads? Well top selling prof...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Use targeted decorating to get a higher price for your house
- This article will show you how to sell your home quicker, get a higher price for it by using smart decorating techniques.The secret is to make your home feel like "my home", for the buyer.When a potential buyer walks into your house, she is wondering if this house will "feel" like home after they are settled in.The problem is that If you are going to decorate your house so it ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investment real estate made easy ? make the most from each investment dollar
- When it comes to buying investment real estate, there are many schools of thought on how to get the most out of your money. Some say lease optioning your houses is the best and safest way to go. In fact, I believe this to be true in many cases. For getting the most out of each investment dollar, though, and seeing a quick return, I believe that it is best to find property that you can rehab and re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Understanding opportunity cost when investing in property
- While most investors have got involved in property investing because they understand the opportunities to make money through leverage and capital growth or high yields, I still see and hear of many who do not fully understand opportunity cost.Remember anyone that gets into property is usually in it to generate money or income ? how many deals/properties you own is insignificant....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate season is here
- Yes, it has finally arrived. This is the time of year when the MLS or Multiple Listing Services go up like crazy in all most every city, town and village.So, what does this mean for you? Well, it might mean absolutely nothing...or, it might mean a huge profitable opportunity. How so you ask? Read on...Spring, generally as mentioned is the time for realtors. It is a great time to buy ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Apartment financing explained
- So you're interested in entering the world of property management? Have you thought about how you're going to get into this potentially lucrative market? Let's face it; unless you've just inherited a large sum of money or are otherwise independently wealthy you're going to have to borrow. This is where apartment financing comes in. Before you go down to the local bank or investment company,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Decorating to sell a house by meeting three key needs
- Specific marketing campaigns are no longer just for automobiles and designer clothes. Targeted marketing techniques are now applied to houses that are for sale. Decorating your house in a specific manner to facilitate the selling of it is an important aspect of selling and marketing your home; this type of decorating is called home staging.The goal of this type of decorating is to strategic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The pros and cons of hiring a real estate lawyer
- You're travelling in a foreign country and you get arrested for something that you didn't even know was against the law. The potential fine is huge, more than you earn in 10 years. Would you represent yourself in front of judges who might not even speak your language? Not if you had any sense you wouldn't. You'd probably hire a lawyer.Let's think about that. Most people are not willing to r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An investors 1st and most important lesson
- Are you ready for the lesson that will put you ahead of 99% of all real estate investors?Here it is in a nutshell ?USE AS LITTLE CASH AS POSSIBLE!The days of mortgage burning parties are long over. But you will still meet people who believe that it is good idea to pay off the mortgage on a property so that they can have big cash flow.Why do people want to own real estat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home selling: making it easy on yourself!
- It's a dream for many to buy and take ownership of a home. It's something one aspires for in their lifetime. On the other hand, when it comes to home selling, the task at hand may be little less of a sweet dream and more of a nuisance for many. Be there real estate boom or no boom, selling a home can be a quite a time-consuming process and may not be as easy as one may imagine.Getting buyer...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate investing ? ?the neighborhood factor?
- Real estate investing can be a dream career when the process of buying and selling is mastered. The biggest challenge in real estate investing is not the money to get started or the availability of the product. Real estate investing's biggest challenge is judgment. Personal decisions in making the purchase, fixing up the right things, and making the sale require judgment that comes from experience...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Will the real home buying guide... please stand up?
- Use Google right now and do a search on, "Home Buying Guide". Take a few minutes to click some of the links to see what's out there and then come right back.Now, try "Home Buyer Guide" and do the same thing.Overwhelming, isn't it?And that's exactly the problem facing today's prospective homebuyers; not knowing how to sort through all of the information that is offere...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Investment real estate secret: buy a house today, with no money down
- If you've read my article "Purchasing Property With No Money Down. . ." today's article may seem a bit conflicting. Bear with me, though, and you'll see that it is not. In Purchasing Property With No Money Down. . ., I explain how buying up property at inflated values at a break-neck pace is no way to be successful in real estate. I explain how this is a form of investment real estate fi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beat the crowd when investing in real estate
- We all are thinking about it and some of us are actually taking action and getting their hands on real estate investment properties. The longer the NY Stock Exchanges doesn't produce desirable returns the more people are starting with real estate investments.For most of us the obvious choice of properties are single family homes. Although you can invest in real estate without owning a home,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Grab quick profits as real estate prices soar
- Real estate values rise and fall in cycles. Currently home prices are nearing a top in many areas.Skyrocketing housing prices in California are prompting nearly a quarter of the residents to seriously consider moving to areas with more affordable housing.California had the nation's third fastest rate of home price appreciation last year, behind Nevada and Hawaii.Prices climbed...