All things being equal, converting your carport to a garage can increase home value. A carport is better than no garage, a single car garage is better than a carport, and a double garage is better than a single garage. However, you really should be familiar with the houses in the area and if your house is comparable to other […]

Many Americans wonder how to deal with a submerged mortgage in these tough economic times. Florida has been hit harder by the housing crisis than any other state in the nation. While some can afford to continue making payments on their home, many across the state have been pushed into foreclosure as home values ​​have dropped 15 to 55 percent […]

Flipping, the real estate investment vehicle where you buy a property below value and soon sell it for a profit, is a great way to generate positive cash flow. Cash flow is important if you want to pay the bills and feed the family. Flipping has become big business. I encourage my protégés to buy and sell for a profit […]

It may seem like an obvious answer, but the best states for sales tax surpluses are the ones that actually have them. Did you know that in about half of the states in the US, when more is offered in the tax sale than is owed in back taxes, the excess immediately goes to the government? In the rest, the […]

Unlike many of my fellow financial bloggers, I have earned street credibility (credentials) when it comes to having been poor. When we first came to San Jose, CA in the early 1980’s, my family lived with another family until my parents were able to save up to rent an apartment. The house we lived in was a typical three-bedroom, two-bathroom […]

Owning a home is something almost everyone wants to do at some point in their life. Nothing can compare to knowing that the house you live in is yours and that you can do what you want with it. No rent, no answer to a landlord, none of that… While it’s great to own a home, many people make a […]

Many new investors expect to wholesale vacant homes when they enter the business, but quickly discover that a large percentage of properties today are occupied, including foreclosures and REOs. So how is this a game changer, and what tips can help wholesale houses with tenants better navigate the process more profitably? While many, especially newer real estate investors, may find […]

Investing in residential houses, condominiums, apartment buildings or anything you would like to do within real estate, there are several creative payment methods. My favorite turns out to be SUBJECT TO, since there is nothing better. Where else can you buy your dream home and five others, without touching your own credit, assuming you have good credit, and closing all […]

The advantages of hard money loans It offers immense benefits that are not normally available through large banks or credit institutions. Some of the benefits include: Minimum conditions: To qualify, a borrower must meet a short list of criteria, while a bank has many fixed conditions that must be met. This may include income history, credit report, etc. The entire […]