by Jim Ingersoll | Jan 15, 2013 | Buy and Hold, Real Estate Investing Strategies
I had a revelation this week! I am buying houses at very old prices, but still renting them for current prices. As an Engineer, I love equations, but doesn’t this one seem too good to be true? I had this revelation looking at the history of this brick rancher I...
by Jim Ingersoll | Sep 5, 2012 | Apartments, Buy and Hold, Real Estate Investing Strategies
Do you remember the Clint Eastwood western movie, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”? Renting to Section 8 tenants is pretty much the same. Some landlords love Section 8, and some landlords try it and find it’s bad and ugly to deal with. What is Section 8 Section...
by Jim Ingersoll | Aug 14, 2012 | Buy and Hold, Creative Real Estate Investing, No Money Down, Private Lenders/Private Money, Real Estate Investing Strategies
As real estate investors, building a portfolio of rentals is the single biggest wealth-creating opportunity of our lifetime. Real estate investors who rely on bank financing are struggling and failing because the large down payments required and mortgage underwriting...
by Jim Ingersoll | Jun 28, 2012 | Buy and Hold, Creative Real Estate Investing, HomePage, House Flipping/Wholesaling
Investing in real estate can be a little scary at times, especially for beginners. But please don’t let your fears hold you back from jumping into the very best real estate market we have seen in decades. Instead, use these 9 steps to minimize your risk and feel good...
by Jim Ingersoll | Jun 19, 2012 | Buy and Hold, HomePage, Real Estate Investing Strategies
Investing in real estate is your best bet for building wealth. According to the Federal Reserve, families’ median net worth fell almost 40% between 2007 and 2010, down to levels last seen in 1992. There has never been a better day than today to prepare for your...
by Jim Ingersoll | May 22, 2012 | Buy and Hold, House Flipping/Wholesaling, Real Estate Investing Strategies
Real estate has historically created more wealth than any other investment platform. This exchange or transfer of wealth has happened over and over again and most clearly during the tough economic times of recession. I believe we are experiencing the greatest transfer...