Garage Sale Marketing

Last weekend, my folks had a garage sale. I was just sitting there thinking, and all of a sudden it hit me: Why not make up some signs that say “We Buy Houses” and see if I can get any leads? That’s exactly what I did. I made up three signs on poster...

Chat Room Transcript with John Behle

The following is a transcript of a chat room session hosted by John D. Behle. John is one of the foremost educators and practitioners in the field of discounted paper investment. His innovative strategies and techniques have shaped the industry. With over two decades...

Chat Room Transcript with Steve Cook

[Steve Cook started investing in real estate in June of 1998. At the time of this chat, June 1999, he was working on his 47th deal!] Host SCook85 says: Leslie, I find 95% or better of my properties on the MLS, I make a lot of offers about 1 out of 10-20 get accepted....

Cashing in on Roadside Motels

These are classic, overgrown grass, and broken window situations. I am now on my third deal in three years buying a “mom and pop” roadside motel (less than 15 units each) in a rural area for less than 50% of market value. In every case, I bought these...