By Glenn Mananeng All tenants have rights to housing and those with disabilities are no exception, additionally, those with disabilities have unique rights under state and federal law. We often hear about people being evicted from the rental property and many of these people are people with Continue Reading
Can You Micro Flip Mortgage Notes?
By Fuquan Bilal There’s a lot of talk about micro-flipping real estate out there. But can you micro-flip mortgage notes? The Micro-Flipping Craze If you’ve Googled anything to do with real estate lately, you’ve probably been inundated with ads for micro-flipping. Almost every podcast, email and Continue Reading
Allowing a Lender to Cross Collateralize Against Additional Property
By Edward Brown There are times when a lender is going to ask for additional [real estate] collateral in order to make a borrower a loan. The most likely scenario for this is when there is not enough equity in the target property. Other scenarios include a borrower with less than stellar credit, Continue Reading
5 Ways of Getting $10M to Invest in Real Estate
By Fuquan Bilal Need more money to invest in real estate? Where can you get another $10M in capital from? The ironic thing about money for real estate is that you rarely have too much of it. You can for a little while, especially if you’ve raised a lot and have your latest deal oversubscribed Continue Reading
Mortgage Free Real Estate
Matthew Pillmore Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer or an accountant. Nothing here should be construed as professional advice. I suggest that you always retain the services of a competent professional to provide advice on your transactions. If you have a loan on your primary residence and/or Continue Reading
Assign or Double Close: The $9,000 Question
By Jeffery S. Watson In a conversation I had with a real estate investor regarding the differences between assignments and double closings, we talked about the cost associated with double closing a transaction. When you close two separate real estate transactions involving the same property Continue Reading
Why Invest In Costa Rica Real Estate?
By Jimmy V. Reed Why all the Fuss about Costa Rica Real Estate Investments? Have you heard all the buzz in the last few years about investing in Costa Rica? If not, you may be missing some of the best opportunities to make money in real estate right NOW! Why Costa Rica? Costa Rica affords a Continue Reading
Is Credit Card Stacking Really Going to Help You Fund Your Real Estate Deals?
By Sam Sadat The most common nemesis of both new and seasoned real estate investors is inaction! Many use the excuse of no money as their number one reason for procrastination. In fact, the number one reason for failure in life is the FEAR OF ACTION. Many people are simply too afraid to try. Continue Reading
Stop Dissin’ the Housing Market—Set it Free!
By Christopher Thornberg, PhD Editors Note: This posting was originally published on the Opinion Page of the Los Angeles Daily News. High housing costs continue to be at the center of policy debates in Los Angeles—and across much of the state. This intensifying focus is warranted now more than Continue Reading
Are You Destined for Greatness?
By Sam Sadat The most common nemesis of both new and seasoned real estate investors is inaction! Many use the excuse of no money as their number one reason for procrastination. In fact, the number one reason for failure in life is the FEAR OF ACTION. Many people are simply too afraid to try. Continue Reading
Wife’s Life of a Real Estate Investor
By Rachell Reed So, your husband wants to be a real estate investor?.... well, I understand. True Story… My husband Jimmy Reed decided he needed a change. We were not yet married but had been together a long time…a long time! I knew him well enough that when he needed a change, he would get Continue Reading
7 Personal Finance Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Mortgage
By Dr. Teresa R. Martin, Esq. Are you ready for a mortgage? It’s a big step that requires careful planning. A mortgage will affect your financial future for years to come. Before you sign that mortgage, consider these finance questions: What is your credit score? Credit scores affect Continue Reading
Does it Make Sense to Buy a New House Before Selling the Old One?
By Edward Brown You’re interested in moving. You need to sell your old house first before buying a new one, right? After all, you don’t have enough of a down payment for the new house without selling the old one, and you are pretty certain your bank will not qualify you for two mortgages. You Continue Reading
Top 5 Reasons Why Real Estate Investors have their Eye on Kumamoto
By Priti Donnelly If there is one city in Japan to watch for, it is Kumamoto, the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture on the Kyushu landmass. Here you will find a property market in which opportunities are rare and sell almost as soon as they hit the market. Most investors familiar with the Continue Reading
