Real Estate Team - Building One
by: Steve Gillman
I didn't understand the concept of a real estate team at first, so I had a hard time with real estate investment. I tended to be a "lone wolf," trying to do too much myself. I have since learned that in real estate, you need a team of people you can trust and rely on. Here are some possible team members, and what they need to be on the team.
1. A mortgage broker or banker. A broker can offer many options, but a banker can make the loan decision. They each have their advantages, and you could use both on your team. In either case it's important they understand what you want (fast closings, lower interest, corporate loans?)
2. An accountant or bookkeeper. To keep proper books for real estate investments is getting more complicated with all the tax-law changes. Find someone that understands the law, and understands what you want.
3. A real estate attorney. Find someone familiar with the laws and legal customs of your area, and that has experience with the type of deals you intend to do (If you are buying rentals, she should be familiar with doing evictions, for example.)
4. A good real estate agent. An agent with experience in the area you invest in and access to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), can be a great help. If she is a seller's agent, she can still ethically bring the best deals to you once she knows you're a serious buyer.
5. An appraiser. A good appraiser can give you an accurate valuation of a property, but they can also suggest ways in which you can most efficiently raise the value of a property. Find someone that will talk to you.
6. An inspector. Some states make it too easy to become an inspector with little experience. You may want to find one that is or used to be a contractor, so he can find the problems AND give you some idea of the cost of repairs.
7. An insurance agent. Good ones will understand what you want, and find ways to save you money. Insure all your properties with one agent, and you're likely to have discounts available, aas well as better service.
8. An escrow officer. They'll usually be with a closing company. Find someone that's efficient, and can explain things clearly to both sides. If he is confused by a slightly creative contract, he should educate easily or be replaced.
9. A cleaning person or crew. When you have a trusted person or crew ready, it means a fast turn-around when you buy a rental or rehab project.
10. Rental property manager. Be certain that the company you hire has exerience, is responsive, and will have time when you call. Good property managers can tell you what you should get for rent in a given area BEFORE you buy.
Start building that team. Investing in real estate is a whole lot less stressful and more profitable with a good real estate team.
About The Author
Steve Gillman has invested in real estate for years. To learn more, get a free real estate investing course, and see a photo of a beautiful house he and his wife bought for $17,500, visit http://www.HousesUnderFiftyThousand.com.
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The Five P?s of How To Be A Landlord And Manage Real Estate!
The Five P?s of How To Be A Landlord And Manage Real Estate!
by: David Schneider
Many real estate investors become frustrated with the tenants and the toilets. And when you look at the way they manage, it's no surprise.
The most important part of investing in rental real estate is to have a good property management system. In any successful management system there are the five P?s.
They are Property, People, Paperwork, Policies and Procedures. Lets look at each of these P?s individually.
>> The Property must be managed. You need to have a plan to make repairs and do maintenance. This should be something that is automatically done throughout the year and include such things as checking for leaky pipes, checking smoke and fire detectors, caulking and painting or any other maintenance items.
>> The People. This is the most difficult part of the management process. You need to put in place specific systems to deal with all the...
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Sell Your Real Estate Notes
Sell Your Real Estate Notes
by: Steve Gillman
People sell real estate notes to raise cash quickly. A real estate note is just the loan document created when you financed the sale of your house or investment property. It could be a mortgage note, or a land-contract or contract-for-sale. The point is that the buyer is making payments to you, and you want to cash in.
You can sell the entire contract, or just a certain number of payments if you want. The buyer of your property will have the same terms and payments. He'll just be making those payments to somebody else.
Selling real estate notes can be an intimidating process. You know you won't get the full face value for your note, but will there be other fees you have to pay too? How do you know if the buyer is reputable? What is a normal discount on a note? Here are some guidelines to follow:
1. No upfront fees. If they ask, go someplace else. You should be able to find many note buyers...
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For Sale By Owner: Priming the Real Estate Pump
For Sale By Owner: Priming the Real Estate Pump
by: Chris Robertson
Perhaps you've decided to relocate. Or maybe you've outgrown your home and need to find homes for sale that will accommodate your growing family. Or perhaps your children are grown, you've made the decision to downsize, and are in the market for real estate that will better suit your needs. Or maybe you've decided to take the leap, buy some land, and build the home of your dreams. Whatever the reason, you need to sell the home you currently own, and you've decided to bypass real estate agents and go the "for sale by owner" route.
Before taking the plunge and listing your home, there are a number of steps you should take in order to increase your home's market price and save yourself future hassles.
Just as you would dress appropriately to make a good first impression to those you meet, you want your home to make a good first impression on potential buyers. This means...
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Real Estate Team - Building One
Real Estate Team - Building One
by: Steve Gillman
I didn't understand the concept of a real estate team at first, so I had a hard time with real estate investment. I tended to be a "lone wolf," trying to do too much myself. I have since learned that in real estate, you need a team of people you can trust and rely on. Here are some possible team members, and what they need to be on the team.
1. A mortgage broker or banker. A broker can offer many options, but a banker can make the loan decision. They each have their advantages, and you could use both on your team. In either case it's important they understand what you want (fast closings, lower interest, corporate loans?)
2. An accountant or bookkeeper. To keep proper books for real estate investments is getting more complicated with all the tax-law changes. Find someone that understands the law, and understands what you want.
3. A real estate attorney. Find someone familiar with...
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Real Estate Market Conditions
Real Estate Market Conditions
by: Kim Polinsky
The winter season gives real estate agent/brokers a chance to sit back and evaluate the previous season-Yes? No! These days, the chance to sit back is merely a dream. Agents and Brokers must build their business with new market niches in order to stay on top of their field.
Yes, the ?bubble? has burst. Burst into a finely tuned, quickly burning engine that has grown to a new level of expertise and profits!! Real estate marketing IS changing, and the newer, inexperienced, hungry agent/broker is finding a level playing field on the new path of real estate.
Recently, the trade is encouraged by the fact that this year, unseasonably warm temperatures found across the nation are fueling not just tourism. The warm temperatures are attracting ready and willing buyers, matched with sellers willing to turn some profit.
Mountains in Colorado, beaches in California, the list goes on and on regarding...
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Sell Your Real Estate Notes
Sell Your Real Estate Notes
by: Steve Gillman
People sell real estate notes to raise cash quickly. A real estate note is just the loan document created when you financed the sale of your house or investment property. It could be a mortgage note, or a land-contract or contract-for-sale. The point is that the buyer is making payments to you, and you want to cash in.
You can sell the entire contract, or just a certain number of payments if you want. The buyer of your property will have the same terms and payments. He'll just be making those payments to somebody else.
Selling real estate notes can be an intimidating process. You know you won't get the full face value for your note, but will there be other fees you have to pay too? How do you know if the buyer is reputable? What is a normal discount on a note? Here are some guidelines to follow:
1. No upfront fees. If they ask, go someplace else. You should be able to find many note buyers...
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Polyphonic Ringtones - For All Ages
Polyphonic Ringtones - For All Ages
by: Kavoos Bybordi
Polyphonic ringtones seem to be portrayed as something to be associated with trendy teens wanting to show off their latest ringtone every time their mobile phone rings. Is this really the case though? Well I recently flicked through my favourite television magazine (which seems to be full of ringtone adverts these days) and came to the conclusion that this is an image ringtone websites would like to promote....
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Finding an Accredited Debt Consolidation Credit Counseling Agency
Finding an Accredited Debt Consolidation Credit Counseling Agency
by: Angela Rogers
Your financial integrity is extremely valuable and if you need help getting back on track the best people to go to for debt consolidation credit counseling is a professional, accredited agency. There are so many options that you can take to sort out your debts that it may seem overwhelming and a debt consolidation credit counseling service can help you to decide which is the best...
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