There’s no such thing as a stupid question. Well okay, there actually are some pretty stupid questions, but that’s why we take questions by email and not call in. That way we can filter out the bad ones and just bring you the really good ones! We really aren’t qualified to advise you on what […]
2/6/11: Ask The Guys – Who, What, Where, When, Why and How Read More »
I love you. I love you not. I love you. I love you not. Financing is the life blood of real estate – especially for real estate investors, developers and re-habbers. When times are good, lenders are BEGGING for your business. Do you remember when there was so much money chasing deals, if you had
1/23/11: Finding Financing When Funders Are Fickle Read More »
One of our favorite quotes comes from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky: “A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” Of course, a statement like that carries even more weight because the person saying it is highly qualified to have an opinion worth
1/16/11: The Age of the Entrepreneur – Creating a Future and Not a Job with Ken McElroy Read More »
As we’re guiding our real estate sailing ship through the choppy economic seas of the past few years, we’ve learned the wisdom of having a lookout watching the horizon for threats and opportunities. We also like to compare notes with other sailors – especially those whose lookout platforms are higher up than ours. They can
Real estate investing is art, science, vocation and lifestyle all wrapped up in one. It has its own language, community and culture. Who you surround yourself with will determine the attitudes, habits, beliefs and skills you will develop. With so much money to be made, many aspiring investors are willing to pay large sums to
Just as injuries are a part of a professional athlete’s life, so too are legal altercations a part of a real estate investor’s life. You do everything you can to avoid them, but when they come up it’s always smart to get professional help. Unfortunately, like doctors, lawyers don’t come cheap. So it’s important to
Most people don’t get into real estate investing because they like tenants, toilets and all the tribulations you go through. And most of the time, they don’t get into properties they would like to live in or visit on vacation. In fact, most investors would be happy if they never saw their properties. That’s probably
7/4/10: Profiting from Your Vacation – Exploring New Markets in Your Bathing Suit Read More »