I’ve only been helping other investors buy property since the early in 2019, but I’ve been buying properties for my own investment portfolio since 2001.…
Buyer’s choice: $201k or $195k: Which is better?
Here is the situation. You have found a house that you love. It is priced at $195,000, and your mortgage lender tells you that you…
Negotiating Technique: why you should ask questions and never provide ultimatums in a deal
Before we get into why you should ask questions instead of providing ultimatums, let us set the stage. Let us talk about some important aspects…
Seller’s Lever: The Listing Price
When troubleshooting a sale, the first step is to understand your “levers.” Levers are the things that you can change. One important lever that is…
Seller Tip: Small Changes for Big Effects on your Home Value
Small and easy changes can have big effects on the sale of your home. Most of these changes are common sense, but like most things,…
Investor Tip: Don’t make the house too large
This house has no comparable sales; it is too big. Generally, investors can add quick and easy value to a property. When you can add…
What to do when the market value of the home does not cover the cost of the loans.
What happens when the price drops so low that you cannot pay back the loans? When you have hit this point it is time to…
Case Study: 2931 Q Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Bakersfield presents amazing opportunities to generate returns while helping people move forward in life.
Investment Case Study: 1825 3rd Street
Sold: 12/31/2015 Cash Invested: $13,864 Loan: $255,000 Monthly Payment: $1,875 Monthly Rent: $2,476 Monthly Cash-flow: $601 Annual Gross: $7, 212 Annual Return on Investment: 52%…