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Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in. It is important to establish credibility as you move forward in your career. This means that people around you view you as a credible source therefore, they trust in your words and your actions. Building...

Financing is the process of providing funds for business activities, making purchases or investing. Do all the creative financing techniques you hear about really work? The answer is yes, they probably have all worked somewhere for someone at least once. The point...

There are a good number of millionaires who will agree that their fortunes were made in real estate, the honest ones will also tell you that they’ve probably lost a few fortunes in real estate along the way. This is a risky business and every property purchased...

Closing costs are fees paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. This point in time called “the closing” is when the title to the property is conveyed or transferred to the buyer. Closing costs are incurred by either the buyer or the seller. RealSuccess will...

Real estate investing is much more than buying a property and hoping its value will increase. Among other things, RealSuccess will guide our students on the various types of real estate investment properties and how to obtain the biggest return on investment (ROI)....

There are several shows on television that feature people buying properties and then flipping them after minor repairs. Many people make a profit doing this, but if you really pay attention, you will often only see what the house could make the owners. The shows often...

As an investor, the most enjoyable reason to invest in real estate by far is the ability to provide your family with a place to live and grow together. RealSuccess was designed to fulfill lifelong dreams for you and your family. There is a lot of fun involved when...

In the first few years of my real estate investing career, I ran my business as a sole proprietor because I really didn’t know any better. Luckily, I survived with only minimal damage, but there comes a point when it’s time to assess the best legal structure to use...

A real estate agent is an industry professional who serves as the facilitator of real estate transactions. The agent is ultimately responsible for bringing buyers and sellers together and are paid a commission—a percentage of the sale price.  The ideal agent is not...

With a relative increase in everyday commodities, more and more people are finding ways to earn additional sources of income to compensate for their expenses.  Most people who look for alternative ventures resort to real estate investments for its high returns and...

RealSuccess will provide our students with information on  Section 1031 in the Internal Revenue Service for a prospective investor, selling an investment property and reinvesting in a similar property elsewhere in the country. This wonderful concept works on the...

Real estate investing doesn’t come with a map, and the road to riches is often winding. That being said, there are things you can do to put yourself on the right path and ensure your best chances for success. Listening to RealSuccess real estate professionals and...

RealSuccess will provide our students the guidance and knowledge on how to flip a home. This involves finding the right property, securing financing, making an offer, getting a home inspection, and closing on the purchase.  There are many ways to buy a home, even if...

This article is dedicated to helping our RealSuccess students thrive in real estate whether they’re brand new to real estate investing or an expert in the game, it’s critical that you understand these 7 Simple Steps to real estate investing.  First things first: 1-...

There are few purchases in life that carry the financial and psychological weight of buying a home.  Whether you are buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing your home and your life after the kids have gone, it’s important to understand the...

Real estate investing involves the purchase, ownership, management, rental, and/or sale of real estate for profit. Improvement of real property as part of a real estate investment strategy is generally considered to be a sub-specialty of real estate investing called...

Before getting into real estate investment, I have to admit that there were a few myths surrounding it that I too had fallen into believing them when I started.  As you gather experience and you go from flip to flip, you start realizing that certain things you saw as...

The first step is to find the right contractor that will work on your rehab investment property.  It’s important that you ensure you’re given the legal protection that you deserve by using these six rehabbing contracts just in case something goes wrong during the...