9 02, 2016

3 Tips for Selling a Property Quickly

2016-02-09T10:00:51-05:00February 9th, 2016|Categories: Hard Money, REIs, Selling|

There is a lot more to flipping houses than a quick renovation. As an REI, you already know that you need to be ready to spend some real time and effort researching and marketing your property well before it’s time to list it... but what can you do to help ensure that it moves quickly and doesn't hold you up from finding your next great deal? Price Your Property Competitively The price is the first thing a homebuyer notices, so before you list your property, make sure your Realtor® has given you a CMA. Now is the best time to rely

5 02, 2016

4 Common Mistakes REIs Make With Signage

2016-02-05T10:00:22-05:00February 5th, 2016|Categories: REIs, Selling|

Every REI knows that signage is essential when a property is for sale, but what are Georgia’s rules and regulations when it comes to real estate advertising, and what works best to bring results? 4 Common Mistakes REIs Make With Signs Breaking the law. Each county has its own regulations, but none trump state law on signage. In some cases, it may be illegal to post signs for your property. In some counties, you can only post them on specific days (for example, on weekends). The last thing you want is to spend time and money on signs only to

25 01, 2016

Should You Look for Flips on EBay?

2016-01-25T10:00:04-05:00January 25th, 2016|Categories: Investment, REIs|

Not many of people think of using Ebay to buy a property, but it actually has been done enough times that the website has an entire separate real estate section just for these purchases. Here is what you need to look for when you are perusing Ebay to find a potential house to flip. “No Minimum” Sales When looking for listings, be sure to use the key phrases “no minimum” or “no reserve” to find the best deals. These auctions have no minimum purchase, meaning that there is no limit for how cheap the property will sell for. Look for Rehabs

8 01, 2016

3 Signs of a Good Hard Money Lender

2016-01-08T10:00:53-05:00January 8th, 2016|Categories: Hard Money, REIs|

  If you are a real estate investor, you already know that you need to work with the most reputable hard money lender you can find. But how can you tell? 3 Signs of a Reputable Hard Money Lender Credit information requirements. While you don’t have to have a sterling credit reputation to obtain a hard money loan, your lender will have certain requirements regarding your credit. Any lender that doesn’t use your credit score to help determine your eligibility for loan may not be completely above-board. A significant track record. A reputable hard money lender has a solid history

4 01, 2016

Should Real Estate Investors Form a Limited Liability Company?

2016-01-04T10:00:55-05:00January 4th, 2016|Categories: Business, REIs|

Everyone runs his or her real estate investment business differently, and what works for someone else may not work for you. It’s always a good idea to contact an attorney before you form a business – particularly if you’re working on your own and just starting out – because that way, you can get case-specific legal advice from a professional who understands the industry. While this isn’t legal advice, and shouldn’t be taken as such, it’s a run-down of the most common types of businesses in the real estate investment industry: sole proprietorship and limited liability companies. What is a

7 09, 2015

Asbestos: A House-Flipping Nightmare

2015-09-07T13:00:51-04:00September 7th, 2015|Categories: Investment, REIs|

When you’re buying and flipping houses for a living, you want the properties you purchase to make your job easy. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. In fact, some things may turn a great deal into a huge nightmare… such as asbestos. What is Asbestos, and Why Do You Have to Worry About It? Asbestos is a natural mineral that does not easily decompose. It was typically used in homes built between the 1930s and 1970s (the U.S. government banned it for use in homes during the late 70s, so if the property you’re buying was built in the 1980s or

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