by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 26, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
There are some interesting and lucrative advantages of using lease options as both an optionor and optionee of real estate. Generally speaking, option money is not taxable to the optionor until the option is exercised, expires, or is abandoned. I.R.C. Section 1234...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 26, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
Flipping houses to fix-up guys or retailing houses in better condition to people who are looking for a place to live is a solid plan that can generate an excellent, consistent income. If we’re smart, we can take that income to another level without getting...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 26, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
After so many years in the mobile homes business and many killer deals, I keep thinking it can’t get any better. But it seems like there’s always somebody who comes along and proves me wrong. I have to share this recent deal with you…it’s too...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 26, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
You’ve pre-qualified your prospects. They look good, and you’ve made an appointment with your lender for the formal loan application. You’re feeling good about yourself now, because as far as you’re concerned this house is sold…or is it?...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 26, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
It’s easy to fix up your properties if you have unlimited cash. However, you need to keep your repairs to a minimum to stay profitable. You also need to keep your properties in good shape to attract tenants or buyers.There are the basic improvements, such as...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 25, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
The number one way real estate investors make money is through negotiation, period. Or did you forget that? If negotiations skills aren’t somewhere near the top of your list of things to learn in order to become successful in this business . . . then you need to...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 25, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
The manufactured housing industry is making it possible for millions of families to buy their own home for less than they would pay in rent. A few people have become wealthy by showing them how. It isn’t necessary to quit your job or profession to start a...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 25, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
I came across some interesting figures put out by the Bureau of Statistics and the IRS. Thought maybe some of you would find them interesting, too. Twelve percent of Americans over sixty-five are living, or trying to live, on incomes of less than $5,000. Only four...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 25, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
In my early real estate days, I’d walk through a house for sale and point out all the defects to the seller (as if he didn’t already know about them). We’d then engage in a sort of tango where I’d say, “It’s a big problem...
by Brandon Reynolds | Sep 24, 2008 | Real Estate Investment How-to Articles
We all have choices in life. We can spend our lives making a living or we can choose to make some real money. Unfortunately, most people choose to make a living. They don’t take time and spend their lives walking over the dollars to get to the dimes. Most real...
