A lot has changed in the world of real estate over the last decade.As difficult as it may be to believe, the mortgage collapse was over ten years ago. One of the defining terms shortly after the collapse was “short sale”. There is a good chance that even if you were in real estate you […]
Author Archives: Robert Johnson
The Most Common Challenges Of Selling An Inherited Property
In the world of real estate, you never know what is on the horizon. There are plenty of times when a deal, or situation, is thrown on your lap completely out of the blue. Such is the case with inherited properties. Dealing with a property in probate is one of the most difficult, and time […]
How To Negotiate The Best Possible Deal
In real estate it is not enough to simply get the property you desire. If you overpay or the closing is later than you desire, you won’t be able to maximize the bottom line. It is essential to win every negotiation you are part of. Sometimes, winning means taking the sellers price and closing in […]
Are Vacation Houses A Smart Investment?
There is nothing quite like spending time with friends and family at a vacation rental property. In fact, there is a chance that some of you are reading this right now sipping coffee overlooking your favorite morning spot. As much as you may relish your time spent there it doesn’t necessarily mean you should make […]
Are You Working With An Investor Friendly Real Estate Agent?
It has often been said that the best real estate investors are surrounded by the best team. There are a handful of critical team members that directly impact your success, arguably none more important than your real estate agent. Think of all the roles that your real estate agent plays. Not only do they help […]
The Difference Between a Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval
Getting approved for a loan is much different than it was a decade ago. In the past there were multiple options and programs for every different income type and down payment. Today there is much more documentation required and everything is much more scrutinized. A seemingly innocent document requested at the 11th hour could cause the […]
How To Be More Productive And Improve Your Bottom Line
Stop Multi-Tasking: There is a perception in business that doing more is a badge of honor. The ability to deal with three important tasks at once must make you busy. While this may make you busy it doesn’t necessarily make you productive. In fact, it often has a negative impact on your business. You […]
How To Be More Productive And Improve Your Bottom Line
Business is all about generating income. You can have tons of busy work and potential deals, but unless you turn those into revenue it doesn’t make a difference. In the world of real estate being efficient with your time is a must. If you blow it on tasks that don’t move the needle you […]
The Biggest Challenges Most New Investors Face
Your perception of real estate is often different from reality. From the outside you can buy any property, make some improvements and walk away with a handsome profit. The reality is that it is difficult to get good deals, make the right updates, find a buyer and close in your timeframe. Additionally, there is almost […]
Find New Deals Without Spending A Dime
The best way to build your pipeline is to increase the number of leads you generate. If you have been in real estate for some time you have probably heard that investing is a numbers game. The more leads you generate the more chances you have of turning a lead into a deal. Real estate […]