Why do people put up with jobs they hate? Or limit their upside opportunity and use only a fraction of their potential in their careers? They want security – the certainty of someone else being responsible for making sure that paycheck shows up. But there aren’t any guaranteed paychecks in real estate investing… or are […]
6/26/11: Cash Flow with Confidence Using Guaranteed Leases Read More »
Being a real estate investor means handling a lot of cash. It may not seem that way, especially at first, but think about it. There’s the float on the cash flowing through your bank account. Then there’s the cash you maintain and build up to handle contingencies and long term maintenance. You have deposits you
6/19/11: Be Your Own Bank – Cash Management Strategies for Real Estate Investors Read More »
Bargains, bargains everywhere, but it’s hard to get a loan. Even in the good old days of fast and easy Fannie and Freddie money, it’s always been hard to move quickly or get approved for distressed property. Of course, you could never get conventional loans for foreclosures, tax liens or discount notes – let alone
6/12/11: The Checkbook IRA – Real Estate Investing Using Your Retirement Account Read More »
One of the best parts of learning in a classroom is hearing the questions asked by other students. Sometimes they ask things you would never think of! And even if the question isn’t directly applicable to your current situation, who knows what tomorrow may bring? That’s why every few weeks we dedicate an episode to