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    I haven't been investing long enough to be writing this from an exotic location drinking something with an umbrella in it.  If you must know, I'm sitting on my bed watching TV.

    Anyway, I wanted to talk to you investors that love to buy and hold about Oklahoma.  Fortunately for us the market here is still very good and we weren't affected when the so called bubble, busted like some of your other states were.  I am a licensed Realtor and have worked with a few out of state investors on purchasing some buy and hold properties and they... continue reading >>

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Police In Search Of Open House Bandits

I thought this might be good info for you flippers in CA that do your own Open Houses

BERKELEY, CA – The Berkeley Police are seeking a man and woman in connection with thefts from Open Houses across the California Bay Area. Police allege that 30 yr old Paul McCLung and an as yet unidentified Caucasian woman thought to be about 50 years old visit open houses and real estate offices posing as potential buyers.

According to the Police, once the couple enters the victims’ house the woman distracts the real... continue reading >>

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I am new to real estate investing and would like to know some good books to read.  There are so many out there and I don't want to waste time reading ones that won't teach me anything or are full of bad advice.  So if you have read some good books on the subject please let me know.  Maybe we can get a list going for us "newbies".  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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How To Create a Business Card That Sells Your Listing

This was a tip for Real Estate Agents but I thought it would work for you flippers and landlords out there that sell or manage your properties yourself. Potential buyers will be more likely to hang on to your card if there is something useful on it. They may not buy or rent this one but they might call you for another.

By Marlene Larkin

"Here's how to utilize the blank space on the back of your business card. I print out a sheet of labels... continue reading >>

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Both Fix Up or Sell As-Is Can Profit

This is another article I found and thought I would share it with you. I don't necessarily agree with all of it. Let me know what you think.

Buyers tend to want listings that are in move-in condition. For that reason, sellers often put a lot of time and money into prepping their homes for market to realize the largest profit possible from the sale.
But, is it worthwhile to fix up a property before selling if it is in a dismal state?
It’s usually... continue reading >>

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How to Talk to Contractors to Pay Less & Gain Respect

- by Matt Scott of www.DealmakersCafe.com

Here is another article that I hope can save you some cash. Let me know what you think and don't forget to grade.

With knowledge of the industry terms, you'll get more respect from the subs and be able to negotiate a better quote to get the job done. It will put them on notice that you 'know' what you're talking about and you'll get more respect than a 'homeowner.'

When you hire subs directly, never pay by the... continue reading >>

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Rehabbers: How to Find the Right Contractors This article goes along with the other blog I have submitted. Hope it helps. - by Matt Scott of www.DealmakersCafe.com

Besides tenants the next most frustrating group to work with is contractors. If you are tired of dealing with contractors that do sub-par work and if you're tired of paying "yellow page" prices, I'll show you how to find the contractors that can do quality work without paying top dollar.

When I discover great contractors, I protect them and do not give out... continue reading >>

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Getting the Lender to Talk with You

- by Matt Scott of www.DealmakersCafe.com

Another article that I found that is full of great info for those of you who work foreclosures.

When attempting to get a Short sale, a big frustration of real estate investors is getting the lender on the phone to negoatiate a short. Faxing them and leaving messages just doesn't seem to work sometimes. So step back for momemt. Think about this..who does the lender want to talk to you...

The seller! By now, the Seller may have been avoiding the calls from the collection... continue reading >>

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This is some good info for those of you who are doing, or are thinking of attempting, a high end flip.

The Luxury Home Council has recently release the results of The 2007 Membership Survey of Luxury Housing Market Trends just in time to answer all of your burning questions. The survey's findings provide revealing insight into the trends of the luxury home market.

Highlights from the report include:

The largest percentage of luxury home buyers falls into the 40-50 age group (48%) followed closely by the 50-65 age group (44%). These affluent buyers are what marketing experts... continue reading >>

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If you plan to become a landlord, do your homework before you buy to find out what type of dwellings are in most demand in your area. Here's How:

Talk to rental agents. An agent who handles a large number of rentals can tell you what type of full-time or vacation home renters are looking for.
Read newspaper classifieds to determine which types of properties seem to be most popular, and how much they are renting for during all seasons the home will be available.
If the area attracts lots of senior citizens, one-level living... continue reading >>

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