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Top Real Estate Investment Strategies for Beginners

Top Real Estate Investment Strategies for Beginners

Beginner's Guide to Wealth-Building Real Estate Real estate investing converts property ownership and related strategies into long-term wealth building and recurring income, and this guide is written specifically for beginners who want clear, actionable steps. You...

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Basic Methods Of Making Money in Real Estate

Real estate is one of the best investment vehicles to make an income from. With a variety of different methods available, real estate is very versatile and flexible for all types of investors. When it comes to investing in real estate, it is always a good place to...

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How Property Tax Laws Could Affect You

Tax laws are the legal rules and procedures governing how federal, state, and local governments calculate the tax you owe. The laws cover income, corporate, excise, luxury, estate, and property taxes, to name just a few. When the property owner’s value changes, so do...

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How to Convert Your Real Estate Notes into Quick Cash

You may find yourself in a situation where you need a chunk of money instantly. It can happen to anyone. Maybe you have to handle an emergency or simply want to free up funds to invest elsewhere. Whatever the case, selling mortgage notes can put money at your disposal...

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Curb Appeal is Key to Real Estate Investing

When selling property for profit, the first impression is a large part of getting the return you desire. Making the property attractive to a wide range of buyers by cleaning, completing needed repairs, and selecting an appealing color contrast are things that will...

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Final Walk-Through The Value of Your Contract

A final walk-through of the contract is an important step in a real estate transaction. To get the most out of it, make sure you understand the terms of the purchase contract. Understanding the terms of your agreement or contracts will increase your ability to close...

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For Sale By Owner Misconceptions

Many people believe that in order to get the best price for their home they need to sell it themselves. Why pay thousands of dollars to a broker, for a job you can do yourself? Even though close to 25 percent of the homes sold last year were sales by owner, at least...

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How Much Is My House Worth?

The price of a home is determined by the demand and offer in the current market. RealSuccess in real estate has nothing to do with what sellers want their home to be worth and everything to do with what they can actually get for it. Having said that, you’re probably...

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Investing in Bankruptcies

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay outstanding debts. The bankruptcy process begins with a petition filed by the debtor, which is most common, or on behalf of creditors, which is less common. All of the debtor’s...

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How You See the Problem Is The Problem

The framing effect is a cognitive bias where people decide on options based on whether the options are presented with positive or negative connotations, as a loss or as a gain. People tend to avoid risk when a positive frame is presented but seek risks when a negative...

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How to Set and Achieve Your Goals in Real Estate

Research has determined that only 3% of all adult citizens in the United States take the time and effort to plan for the future. Yet, that 3 % accomplish five to ten times more in their lifetimes than the other 97%.  It’s a shame, but most people spend more time...

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WHAT IS REAL ESTATE WHOLESALING?

Real Estate Wholesaling is a great business model. Wholesaling is quite a promising career for beginners who eagerly want to step inside the most successful industry in the US. It is a win-win market, as it requires no credit ratings, real estate licenses, hefty...

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What Makes for the Best Real Estate Flyer

If you are a real estate professional, then you need to include flyers in your real estate strategy. There are several ways to make the best real estate flyer but first, it is important to understand the benefits of incorporating flyers into your marketing strategy...

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ADVICE ON PICKING A REAL ESTATE AGENT

Knowing how to pick the proper real estate agent is an important step in your journey whether to sell your home or purchase your dream house. This individual can make all the difference for your journey and careful consideration should be used when picking who to best...

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FOR SALE BY OWNER IS A MISTAKE

Many homeowners do not see the value in using a real estate agent and would rather attempt to sell their property on their own. This is understandable as sellers are usually subjected to paying out commission for the agents plus additional closing costs. However,...

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