Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Open House Controversy – For the Agent or For the Seller?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Houses DO sell from the traditional open house.  I am a convert!  I used to believe, admittedly from experience, that open houses do not sell homes.  I believed they were strictly for the selling agent to sign up new … Continue reading →

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How Important is YOUR Credit?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Great credit allows you to participate in lending programs that are otherwise unavailable.  Construction loans, for example may require a 700 credit score.  Investment real estate loans require up to a 740 credit score by some lenders. Without at … Continue reading →

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Advanced Buying Techniques for Real Estate Investors

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Sometimes we must dig deeper to create buying opportunities that otherwise would not exist.   We can’t forget the basics; they will keep us out of trouble and provide most of our bread and butter.  When opportunities arise for a … Continue reading →

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7 Steps to Rehabbing Gold

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Rehabbing property takes some skill, some sweat, some experience and some money.  The good news is none of that has to be YOURS!  You can borrow some or all of the above and turn a modest amount of cash … Continue reading →

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