Beginning Real Estate Investors – Be Skeptical, Not Cynical

By Alexandria Anderson Many equate real estate investing with playing the lottery. They are under the impression that the investment game is all about luck and that makes them take one of two possible attitudes. These people will either jump into real estate investing without looking first, or they will steer clear of investing incompletely, considering it nothing but a fraud. While... [Read more]

The Methods of Successful Real Estate Investors

By Alexandria Anderson There is no magic-pill with regards to becoming a moneymaking real estate investor. It is not just a case of jumping into the fray, and hoping for the best, or inheriting with an “investment gene”. There are, however, several things that nearly each moneymaking real estate investor does, and one of the most important things is prepare. When a real... [Read more]

Check Out Energy Rebates

EnergyStar.gov –  Check Out Energy Rebates This is a government site that offers lots of energy saving tips as well as explains what energy saving grants or credits might be available.   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Foreclosure Trends Newsletter

Here is the latest issue of my foreclosure trends newsletter.  As you can see, the trend is not our friend, in the sense that the housing market has not recovered.  Until jobs come back and people are employed and feel safe in their employment, they will tend to avoid making a committment. ForeclosureTrends.pdf   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Twin Cities Foreclosure Trends-From our MLS & Realty Trac

Besides the board of realtor sites:  http://theThing.mplsrealtor.com and market data posted elsewhere at http://www.MplsRealtor.com I have a subscription to Realty Trac.  My subscription gives me additional data about foreclosures and trends within certain zip codes.  This is in addition to my daily subscription to Finance & Commerce (a business newspaper that prints all the... [Read more]

Real Estate Information

These are a couple of my newsletters that have a ton of valuable information. Go check them out. Foreclosure Market Trends Newsletter http://www.realtytrac.com/MarketTrends/NewsLetter.aspx?guid=131bd355-1b69-4bd1-99cd-2f0c9a936810 Real Estate Cyber Space Tips http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Finance, Credit, Investments – Economical Categories

Finance, Credit, Investments – Economical CategorBy Lamara Qoqiauri Scientific works in the theories of finances and credit, according to the specification of the research object, are characterized to be many-sided and many-leveled. The definition of totality of the economical relations formed in the process of formation, distribution and usage of finances, as money sources is... [Read more]

Outstanding Video-An Inspiration To All-Be The Best You Can Be!

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Twin Cities Home buyer book

Thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? Why not start by reading the home buyer hand book that we have provided below. It is a great place to start to get the information you need. When you’re ready, we would love to help you find and finance a new home. MN Home buyers handbook View more documents from John Mazzara.   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Open Source Documents-Unbelievable Resources-Find YOUR topic of Interest

If you’ve never visited http://www.Archive.org, you are missing a wonderful site.  From this site, you will find many resources that are out of copyright and you can download and use them as you wish.  You will find all the classics and some fun things as well.  Just for fun, I have the download of a book called “Little Gardens” which is a book about setting up... [Read more]

Sell Your Home Faster-Learn The Home Selling Secrets Of Successful Sellers

Here is a special report that outlines over 450 ideas on how to sell your home faster.  This report is just one of the many home buyer, home seller, and investor reports that I can make available to you.  Read this report and call me to arrange a time to see how I can help.  Download Now   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

House Flip Boot Camp

If you are anything like millions of Americans you have probably caught countless shows on cable television that boast the serious profits that can be made by flipping houses. This is a very true statement, serious money can be made when one goes about flipping the correct way, however, serious money can be much more easily lost when a house flip goes wrong. If you are hoping to find... [Read more]

Funding Your Flip

Real estate investments are quite expensive. Not only do you need the money to purchase the property you will be flipping but you will also need money for the improvements, repairs, and renovations that need to be made along the way. Unfortunately, the real estate business is a tricky business and there aren’t very many traditional lenders that are willing to go full out in support... [Read more]

Finding a Flip

Flipping houses is becoming increasingly popular. Unfortunately, the popularity of the idea is creating a bit of competition among those who would love to try it out for the first time. The increased competition often serves to drive up the costs involved in purchasing the profit, which only manages to lower the profit potential. However if you find a good deal and feel that the property... [Read more]

Do You Need a Property Manager?

There are many decisions that you will need to make when investing in real estate. One of those decisions, for those handling rental properties is whether or not you need a property manager. Property managers have many uses and are a great idea for those who have many properties to handle and wish to have a life away from their real estate investing businesses. A property manager is... [Read more]

Benefits of Flipping Houses

Aside from the obvious financial rewards that go along with real estate investing and flipping houses there are a few more abstract benefits that can be gained when you embark on a house flipping adventure if you are looking for a little more incentive to get going in the direction of your dreams of real estate riches through flipping houses. Most things in life have more than one... [Read more]

Real Estate Investing-Everything You Need To Know!

I came across this e-book and I wanted to share it with you.  I thought the information was useful, the rolodex link in the back of the book with investor resources was incredible.  I think you will enjoy it-it is a pretty light read.  If you get all fired up and want to start looking for property, just give me a call.   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Extension And Expansion Of Home Buyer Credit-4/30/2010

A Big WOW!!  The credit has been expanded to include homeowners who have owned their home for the past 5 years. No longer do you need to be a first time buyer.  The dollar limit is $8000 for first time buyers and $6500 for move up buyers.  This GREAT news.  Combine this with 50 year lows in interest rates, and you’d be crazy not to consider making a move.  If you feel secure... [Read more]

Why Foreclosure Is Often Preferred By The Loan Servicer Instead Of Offering A Loan Modification

Have you ever wondered why a foreclosure occurs when a better solution might have been a modification?  Would you like to read the facts and figures and see how mortgages are bundled, sold and serviced?  You will soon see it is isn’t pretty, we are in the midst of a crisis, and it is likely to get worse before it gets better.  That being said, you can probably guess why-it’s... [Read more]

Home Buyer Tax Credit Information Update

It’s now official!! The tax credit has been extended and expanded. YOU NEED TO HURRY! You now have until the end of April 2010. The following summary of the credit is provided by the National Association Of Realtors. The following two documents cover the changes in the new law. Now get out there and buy a home!! NAR FAQ: Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes NAR Issue Brief: Homebuyer... [Read more]

Minnesota Real Estate Newsletter Gives Access To Great Computer & Life Tips

I maintain a number of real estate sites, blogs, and newsletters. One newsletter that provides a number of computer tips to help you function better with a computer is http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627 The site is full of cyber space tricks and great places to visit. We have link to this site on the list of MN Real Estate links, but I wanted to highlight this particular newsletter... [Read more]

Buy A Minnesota Investment Property With Confidence

RE/MAX has put together a “how to guide” on how to buy investment property. Since knowledge is power, get the guide and brush up. It’s your money-get the information you need to become a successful Minnesota investment property investor.   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Investors Can Buy HUD Homes – Learn the Criteria

HUD government homes or repo homes where the mortgage was insured by FHA and then foreclosed upon may be bought as owner-occupied homes or by investors.  The process for an investor is different and all investors must abide by HUD’s guidelines. Every foreclosed home for sale by HUD is first placed on the market for ten days where only buyers who intend to occupy the home are allowed... [Read more]

Real Estate Education Options for the Savvy Investor

Unfortunately today there are many people who seem to think that getting involved in real estate investing means that they simply purchase a home and then sell it trying to make a good profit. This is not the case. You need a good real estate education if you are truly going to become a savvy investor. People who make any money at all without a good real estate education really are... [Read more]

Investing in Property – A Solid Investment in Spite of the Cycles

If you are interested in investing money, you may want to consider buying real estate. Investing in property is an excellent idea and there are definitely many reasons that so many people have got involved in property investing today. You’ll find that there are a variety of different reasons that investing in real estate instead of going with other investments is a route that... [Read more]

HUD Homes and Foreclosed Homes in Minnesota Represent Undervalued Opportunities

If you are in the market for a new home, whether it is for you to move into or to fix up to turn for a profit, it is important that you are taking advantage of all of the opportunities out there. Because a lot of the economy is in such bad shape, there are a lot of MN home foreclosures. While this may be a bad thing for those who lost their homes, this is an excellent opportunity for... [Read more]

Minnesota Real Estate Investors Are In a Unique Position

Even though the economy as a whole is having a little trouble, this would now be the time to invest in some excellent real estate. Although one would think that this would be the time to refrain from any big purchases, as anyone in real estate knows, the market will soon go back up. Real estate can be a risky thing, as it is all about knowing when to buy and when to sell. If you do... [Read more]