by Jim Ingersoll | Oct 8, 2013 | Creative Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Investing Strategies
Okay, I confess. Once in awhile, I do indulge in McDonald’s burgers. And when I order a #1 combo, they always ask me if I want to “supersize” it. The supersize combo gives me more fries and more soda, which may not be good for my health, but always...
by Phil Pustejovsky | Oct 3, 2013 | Creative Real Estate Investing, Miscellaneous, Real Estate Investing Strategies
How is the government shutdown affecting real estate investing? Those investors who buy and then resell, or flip, properties to retail buyers are the most affected because the shutdown is playing havoc with the loan origination process. And when buyers can’t get...
by Jackie Lange | Sep 10, 2013 | Creative Real Estate Investing, Foreclosures/Short Sales, Real Estate Investing Strategies
Vacant houses are usually the best deals. Obviously no one is living there, and someone would probably like to get rid of, especially if they’re making payments on it. To make a deal, you have to find the owner. Here are some tips for finding the owner of a...
by William Bronchick, J.D. | Aug 13, 2013 | Apartments, Creative Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Investing Strategies
Why buy an apartment building when you can RENT one? If you are investing in an apartment building with the intent of improving and flipping it within a few years, the Master Lease Option may be the way to go. Instead of going under contract, raising the down payment...
by Jim Ingersoll | Jul 23, 2013 | Foreclosures/Short Sales, Real Estate Investing Strategies
Is all this positive real estate news actually good for investors? Prices are going up, houses are selling faster, and foreclosures are becoming harder to buy. Less distressed housing inventory brings the next challenge for real estate investors–finding and...