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Holy C.O.W.! [Cost of Waiting] In Today’s Market!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tim

ShareTweet $30,000 is NOT chump change!  However, that is what you could be giving up if you wait ONE YEAR to buy a piece of property.  That’s right $30,000!  Here’s the math… If interest rates go up 1% and property … 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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The Cost of Waiting Analysis in Today’s Market

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet $30,000 is NOT chump change!  However, that is what you could be giving up if you wait ONE YEAR to buy a piece of property.  That’s right $30,000!  Here’s the math… If interest rates go up 1% and property … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Protect Yourself in a Seller Financed Deal

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet If I am selling Real Estate, whether investment property not, and using seller financing the risk can seem daunting.  Fear not!  As a Seller there are many ways to protect yourself in the transaction.  Here are Five ways to … Continue reading →

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Selling 1-4 Family Investment Property in this Buyer’s Market

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tim

ShareTweet Conventional Financing requires 20% down for a single family non-owner occupied, 25% for a 2,3or 4 unit and 30% if you own 4 and are buying your fifth! Couple that with very stringent credit requirements, unbelievablely strict income qualifications … Continue reading →

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