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Attention Real Estate Agents! – Get Free Leads and Paid for Driving Traffic

Published on June 9, 2008 in General. 0 Comments

By adding a few simple lines of code to your website, you can now have free buyer leads delivered to your Inbox – at no cost – And get paid to boot!

Here’s how it works – the user searches for distressed properties on your website using Foreclosure.com’s Lava technology. When the user wants to see the local search results, a contact form appears. When the user enters in their name, phone number and email address their information gets emailed directly to your Inbox.

And the best part? When the user signs up for a subscription to Foreclosure.com they will pay you a 25% revenue share for the life of every subscription. There’s nothing to lose – and leads and revenue to gain.

So what are you waiting for? Copy and paste the below link into your browser to sign up:

http://affiliate.foreclosure.com/index.htm

Foreclosure.com is America’s largest provider of preforeclosure, foreclosure, bankruptcy, tax liens and for-sale-by-owner listings. Foreclosure.com is the most accurate and up-to-date database available on the internet. With a comprehensive Learning Center, real estate agent tools, educational opportunities, free calculators, forums and property alerts, Foreclosure.com is THE place to get the facts on distressed properties.

Savvy Investors Find Great Opportunities

Published on June 9, 2008 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

“The way you make money is not following the herd. Lower prices mean greater investment opportunities because there are more motivated sellers and more deals coming on the horizon. Now is definitely the time to buy … but to buy smart.”

That philosophy, spoken by Robert Shemin — Wall Street Journal best-selling author, nationally renowned speaker and major real estate investor — is at the root of successful foreclosure investing in the market today.

An increase in foreclosures translates to more available investment opportunities. And more available investment opportunities creates competition, driving down real estate sales prices across the board.

Here are five strong strategies that Shemin has put together:

1. Buy to hold — Historically, long-term investors almost always do well. A long-term investment strategy is five to seven years plus. Medium is six months to five years and short-term is less than six months.

2. Buy cash flow — Speculators take a chance on rapidly appreciating properties and risk a softening market; however, investors look for investments that produce cash flow from day one. Be an investor … go for cash flow.

3. Find secret appreciating markets — Look for areas that didn’t appreciate a lot in the past four years and are now steadily climbing or where there is strong job growth. These translate to housing demand and are the best-kept secrets in real estate.

4. Uncover “hidden” markets — There are exciting markets within markets that make strong investment opportunities. For example, the Las Vegas market is very soft right now, but in the low- to moderate-income there is a strong demand for new homes (starter homes) in the $200,000 to $250,000 range. So there is a strong market within a weaker one.

5. Buy international — Don’t be afraid to invest in other countries. Do your homework. Talk to other investors. Go to a seminar. Then make your choice.

He has been involved in more than 1,000 real estate transactions throughout his successful career. To find out more about Robert Shemin and his investment strategies, see his Bio Page.

Profiting from Real Estate Investment Clubs

Published on June 9, 2008 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Real Estate Investment Clubs (REI Clubs) have long been touted as an excellent means of learning about real estate investing, finding deals and networking with other investors. It is important for beginning investors to find clubs in their area that are reputable and have a dedicated group of members and hold regular meetings and networking opportunities.

Trustworthy clubs will let you attend your first one or two meetings for free. Here are some more tips to finding a great REI club to help you start your real estate investment business:

  • Beware of the Sell-fest – there are a few bad apples out there that are only out to sell you an expensive product or training course. Make sure your REI Club provides value and good education tools as part of the small yearly membership fee. The average annual fees for individual range between $100 – $250 a year. If you club charges over $300 you should probably think of trying another club.
  • Good REI Clubs have ACTIVE and EXPERIENCED investors as members. Research here is important. Clubs that have skillful investors as members are a goldmind for great deals, tips and in many cases – mentoring. At meetings you will also find real estate agents and brokers who specialize in buying and selling for investors, contractors and other industry related services.
  • Before collaberating with aynone on a deal, get to know them and ask for a couple of references. Finding a knowlegeable investor to be your mentor when you are starting out, may help you avoid costly mistakes.

    • Building Your Team of Real Estate “Superstars”

    Published on January 14, 2008 in General. 0 Comments

    Bulding a real estate team is recommended by many successful real estate investors. Having a trustworthy team of professionals alleviates professional real estate investors with an important asset – time. Some real estate investors try to do everything themselves, creating a shortage of their time to chase after the next great deal. Thriving real estate investors build a team they can rely on and trust. The following are some team members to consider when deciding to grow your business and building your real estate team.

    An REO and Investment Agent – An experienced investment agent can be a powerful ally. They find the best deals in your market.

    Your Mortgage Broker – Good to have a mortgage pro on your side. When you use the same broker for every deal, they will do their best to get your qualified for the best loans.

    A Contractor – A good and reliable contractor is a valuable asset on your team and can advise you on repair estimates and may even make you aware of a deal-killing issue before you close.

    There are many other specialists and experts that can make great associates in your real estate business. It is critical to every investor to know how to choose the best professionals in their local markets. Leap Into Prosperity is an upcoming event that is full of information on building your dream team of real estate Superstars. They have also put together 6 of the nation’s top national trainers that are flourishing in today’s real estate market.

    For more information please visit www.leapintoprosperity.com.

    Buy Real Estate at the Right Price

    Published on November 30, 2007 in General. 1 Comment

    How do you buy real estate at the right price? This is one of the most common questions beginning real estate investors make and it is a very important one. After all, no one ever wants to pay too much for a property, in any real estate market.

    When investing in distressed properties, most often there are repairs needed and it is important to figure in those costs when making an offer. You should also know the local real estate market so you have a clear picture of property values in the neighborhood where the home is located.

    There are many free resources available today to determine recent home sales in a neighborhood. Several websites feature free property value estimates. Zillow.com and RealEstateABC.com are just two examples. You can type in the property address and you will see the estimated property value, assessed values from the tax collector and in some cases recent resale amounts in the neighborhood. This will give you a good idea of an approximate value of your investment property.

    There are real estate professionals in the marketplace that also provide essential information, advice and property analyzers through education. Not all real estate edication costs and arm and a leg. There are reasonably priced and even free tools available to beginning investors. There is an online education course coming up that will take out the guesswork on finding good deals at the right price and how to pay less and maximize your profits. Learn More

    “Subject To” Real Estate Investing

    Published on November 20, 2007 in General. 0 Comments

    I have heard a lot lately about “Subject To” real estate investing. “Subject To” is when you purchase an investment property subject to existing financing. The seller keeps the current loan on the property in place and a separate agreement is signed to make it available to the investor and eventually the buyer’s use.

    Here is an example. Jane Homeowner lives paycheck to paycheck. Jane receives a promotion from her company, but has move out of state and sell her home. With the real estate market in her area slowing down, she is concerned it may take longer to sell her home and she will run out of time because she only has 30 days to move. Her local realtor told her she would have to take a financial loss on the home because she has very little equity and the prices on ouses have gone down in her area. She decides to put a classified ad in the paper and online to sell her house.

    Joe Investor sees the ad and calls Jane Homeowner to see her house. After touring her home, he offers her the asking price with these concessions:

    • The current mortage is kept in place for 2 years to allow more time for equity to build before allowing the house to be sold at a profit
    • Jane Smith will have her mortgage paid off from the sale, plus will retain 10% of whatever profit is made from the sale after the mortgage and expenses are paid
    • Joe Investor will make the monthly payments on the mortgage after a “quick claim deed” is signed over to Joe by Jane.
    • Joe Investor then rents out the property to cover the monthly mortgage.

    Jane takes the offer and moves on with her life. The property is sold in 2 years for a $60,000 profit and Joe Investor sends Jane Homeowner a check for $6000 10% of the proceeds from the sale of the house.

    Not all Subject To deals work out in this manner. You should always enlist the advice of a good real estate attorney when determining the legalities of making deals.

    It is also very helpful to gain additional knowledge from a real estate investment professional who has successfully completed these transactions. Check out an online education course on Subject To Investing and have your questions answered by a pro. Go to Foreclosure.com for additional information.

    Rehab Foreclosures For Profit

    Published on October 25, 2007 in General. 0 Comments

    Record foreclosure filings have prompted some savvy real estate investors to action. While some seasoned conservative investors are advising to sit on the sidelines, hold on to the properties they currently have and wait to invest in more, there are seasoned real estate investors used to investing in distressed properties who are cashing in by tweaking their strategy to fit today’s real estate market.

    “It’s all about analyzing projects from the outset and create a manageable plan of attack,” says Glen Daniels. Glen is an investor with over 20 years of experience in buying distressed properties and rehabbing them for profit. Glen believes that an investor who analyzes, budgets and markets properties effectively will overcome the obstacles of any real estate market.

    There are some tips to add value to a rehab without going crazy on upgrades and repairs. Set a budget and stick to it no matter what issues come up. Glen will break down his strategy and his mental tools for rehab success in an upcoming online seminar on October 30, 2007.

    Buying distressed properties and rehabbing them for profit  produces an enormous list of tasks that must be done successfully to make certain you accomplishyour profit goals. The more proficiently each item is addressed, the higher the profit potential.

    Do you know what needs to be done? How to analyze a deal for maximum profit? Tune in to this webinar and have all your questions answered.

    Find Out More

    Profiting from Lease Options

    Published on October 16, 2007 in General. 2 Comments

    To understand the benefits of a Lease Option agreement, you must first understand the term. A Lease Option is an agreement between a buyer and a seller to lease or rent a property with an option to buy it at a future date. The terms vary and are structured in a multitude of ways.

    The “Option to Buy” can be arranged with an up-front payment of a pre-determined amount or a monthly rental fee is agreed upon with additional payment to be applied towards a possible purchase of the property. The agreement can be organized with a preset purchase price or the purchase price can be establishes by the fair market value at the time of purchase.

    Whether you are an investor or a seller thinking about doing a lease purchase, it is imperative to educate oneself on the choices available. Consult with an attorney if possible to make sure you protect your interests. Make sure you know all your options.

    To fill up your knowledge tank check out this online seminar next week, Profit Big: The Lease Option Secret. You will learn the ins and outs of lease options, strategies that work in today’s marketplace and how to profit from them.Also check out our Gurus page for information on different Lease Option experts.

    Any investors out there have additional lease options suggestions? Let’s start the dialogue by posting here!

    Innovative Online Real Estate Marketing Trends

    Published on October 11, 2007 in General. 1 Comment

    Talk to most real estate professionals, whether they be investors or agents/brokers, and they will tell you – marketing properties on the internet is the fastest growing real estate marketing technique. How can you make it work for you?

    The most important factor is arming yourself with as much knowledge as you possibly can. Perform research on the internet and network with local real estate investment clubs and you will be off to a great start. Also ask other real estate professionals you respect for their marketing suggestions. Education is a key component .

    A popular education tool is rising quickly in popularity – online education. Please keep in mind that a free teleseminar or webinar may provide some general information, but in the end you can bet they are trying to sell you something. There are some low cost options available. One we recommend is from Foreclosure.com. They are having a webinar next week on How to Find Buyers in a Declining Market.

    There are some simple, no cost marketing techniques available in the online marketplace. Here are some we found to be effective:

    • Free Online Classifieds – Craigslist and Backpage are the most well known. You can post free classified ads in the real estate sections of these websites and effectively market your property.
    • Social Networks – Websites like MySpace and Facebook are very popular in the real estate world these days. Create you own page and network with other real estate investors. Another great way to market properties you have available.
    • Your local REI club – Real estate investment clubs are excellent networking and marketing opportunities for local investors looking for new partners and marketing techniques. To find a local club near you we recommend REIDirectory.net as a resource. Most clubs have websites and will post member’s properties for free.

    There are many other ways to market your properties online. Any internet savvy investors care to suggest any? Feel free to post your suggestions.

    10 Secrets of the Foreclosure Food Chain Webinar

    Published on October 4, 2007 in General. 0 Comments

    Learn to flip foreclosure properties for enormous profit and discover nine other proven real estate investment strategies during a 90-minute online training presentation with Howard Small. Howard — a well-known and highly successful investor, author, trainer and mentor — will show you 10 exciting ways to make serious money in real estate so that you can decide which strategies work best.

    Howard will teach you how to:

    • Make foreclosure money without investing a lot of time, cash or credit
    • Earn loads of cash from the Foreclosure Food Chain™
    • Make money in 30 days or less without having to buy or own properties
    • Profit from investment techniques that fit your comfort level and budget
    • Use creative steps to make money as a foreclosure team

    Learn More

    Date:

    Tuesday, October 9, 2007

    Time:

    9:00 PM ET

    Register Here