Have you ever wondered whether or not real estate investing is right for you? This is actually a level 2 inquiry, which means that you’ve already very likely overcome the basic question about whether building passive income streams with real estate is possible in the first place. Maybe you have heard the Lifestyles Unlimited® radio … read more →
Lean into Real Estate Investing
In the March 2011 edition of success magazine a short article written by Mel Robbins – a syndicated radio host, TV Commentator and relationship expert – stopped me in my tracks. The article is titled “Lean IN” and is worth the price of the magazine. It begins with the story of a man whose life … read more →
Real Estate Investing FUD – Fear Uncertainty and Doubt
Fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) – is “generally a strategic attempt to influence public perception by disseminating negative information”. An individual firm, for example, might use FUD to invite unfavorable opinions and speculation about a competitor’s product; to increase the general estimation of switching costs among current customers; or to maintain leverage over a current … read more →
Federal Housing Administration Extends Anti-Flipping Waiver
So now they like us! Time changes everything! In June of 2006 The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) had imposed a rule barring loans on homes sold after less than 90 days. Although FHA does not lend money to home buyers, it insures lenders against loan defaults. Borrowers who receive loans insured by FHA pay the … read more →
Fear Factor Part 2
(Continued from Part 1) My paralysis was real, or at least it felt real. Fear is an emotion, and the source of an emotion is complicated and challenging to identify. Logically, I knew if I was going to productively deal with my fear, I needed to do my best to isolate where it was coming … read more →
You Must Start Now!
When people find out I’m a real estate professional, they always ask the same question. “How’s business?” The question comes in many forms but the core question is still the same. Everyone wants to know how current market conditions are going to impact their lives. Unemployment and real estate seem to be the two barometers … read more →
Governmental Meddling: Good and Bad
Just a few years ago, the government was pushing hard for home ownership. They were doing anything they could to get people in homes. That is the American dream right? Everyone deserves a home and everyone should have one. Well, at least that is what the government thought. So they set out to make it … read more →
How to do Tenant Screenings as a Landlord
In my article “Steps to a Successful Deal,” one of the most over looked points is tenant screening. Yet this is one of the most important parts of the successful deal. Why does this happen? I believe when inexperienced and beginner investors go out, find a house, evaluate a house, get the financing and get … read more →
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Real Estate Investors
In a takeoff of Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, let’s take a look at the Highly Effective Real Estate Investor and the things they do that differentiate them from the rest.
Investing in Real Estate – Passive Income and Financial Freedom in 8 Steps | David Fantin
The New Year is a great time to implement improvements in your life. Follow these eight simple steps to make and keep a New Year’s resolution to have passive income through real estate investing. Step 1: Make up your mind to have passive income NOW! Do you feel enough pain about your financial situation? (Life … read more →