Jack Sternberg is the creator of the renowned "Buyers First Program". As the "gurus' guru", he is well known by the professional creative real estate community as "Obi-Won Kenobi". Having been a full time investor since 1977, Mr. Sternberg has been "at" the closing table more than 1,500 times. Mr. Sternberg has the depth of experience that lend value to his associations. Contact Mr. Sternberg at www.askjacksternberg.com
The Best Deeding Method To Use In 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges In this article, I'd like to define two real estate termsdirect deeding and sequential deedingand show the best form to use with 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.If you're not familiar with the "1031," this law allows the exchange of investment or business property for other investment or business property, without paying tax (it's deferred) if the property received is "like kind."As you'll see below...... Similar Editorial : 1031 Exchanges by David Chazin. | Source : Tax Planning
Real Estate Investment Strategies To Accumulate Cash Plenty of fancy words have been written about real estate investment strategies. But I want to cut to the chase in this article. No matter how fancy the language is, investment strategies boil down to two objectives:Buying real estate to accumulate cash.Buying real estate to build equity and wealth.Which strategy to choose depends entirely on you?your needs, your personality, and so forth. Frankly...... Similar Editorial : Investment In Real Estate by jamesklo. | Source : Venture Capital Investment
Mortgage Contingencies In Single Family Real Estate Investment Here's the basic definition of a contingency: it's a condition or event that must be fulfilled before a real estate contract is binding on all parties involved.There can be many contingencies in contracts. A typical example involves inspection of the property: "This contract is contingent upon a satisfactory inspection of the home being completed by January 16 that reveals no significant defects....... Similar Editorial : Investment In Real Estate by jamesklo. | Source : Private Investment Company
The Basics Of Fha Real Estate Mortgages For Investors As an investor, it's important to know the details of HUD/FHA programs so you can deal effectively with buyers and sellers, particularly in the area of foreclosures. Owner-occupants have first choice on these properties, but when repossessed properties don't sell, you can pick up some real bargains. So, my advice is to study the basic information I provide in this article, and then gain as much...... Similar Editorial : Real Estate by Dan Auito. | Source : Private Investment Company
Real Estate Investment Trustsa Long-term Investment Strategy Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are for-profit trusts established by Congress in 1960. Their purpose is to give small investors an opportunity to invest in large, income-producing properties.Stocks of many public REITs are available on major stock exchanges and offer investors an efficient way of investing in real estate. Each shareholder earns a pro-rata share of the REIT profits. There are...... Similar Editorial : Investment In Real Estate by jamesklo. | Source : Private Investment Company
The Eight Essential Characteristics Of Successful Real Estate Investors As we all know, attitude is everything in any kind of business. There's the old saying "Attitude is altitude." In other words, the more positive your attitude, the higher you'll fly in your investment career. Now, that saying is definitely true, but it's also a little simplistic.Here's a plain fact: you can't simply think you'll succeed and then do so. Thinking has to be combined with action! You...... Similar Editorial : Characteristics of Successful Homeschools by Kris Koonar. | Source : Offshore Investment Funds
Bargains In Probate Real Estate Investment In this article, I want to tackle the legal subject of probate. This may sound like an odd topic for real estate investors, but, in fact, you can often find good investments when someone passes away.It's a fact of human nature that inheritors of probate estate will often want to sell that property quickly to get the money and aren't always concerned about getting full value from the home. Or, they...... Similar Editorial : Investment In Real Estate by jamesklo. | Source : Offshore Investment Funds
An Investors Short Guide To Approaching The Reo Market REO is short for "Real Estate Owned." These are properties that have been foreclosed upon by a bank or other lender.The REO department is staffed by "asset managers." Their job is to inspect the properties, make the necessary repairs and operate them until they're sold.You may be able to find great opportunities in this area if you're willing to learn the ropes and deal with the often tough-minded...... Similar Editorial : Approaching Weight Loss Realistically by imfh05. | Source : Growth Investing
Essential Credit Score Information For Real Estate Investment Your credit or "FICO" score is vital to your real estate investment career. It's no secret that the higher your credit score, the better the chances of your obtaining loans and getting them at a lower interest rate. It keeps money in your pocket!Remember this essential fact: lenders are in the business of loaning money and loaning it at the lowest risk possible so they're going to look hard at...... Similar Editorial : Investment In Real Estate by jamesklo. | Source : Growth Investing
Wrap-around Mortgag Investing Tool A 'wrap-around" mortgage is an "old school" financing technique. It isn't as popular as it once was, but it still has definite advantages for the creative real estate investor in a slow market. It also has advantages for buyers facing foreclosure or who have poor credit.In basic terms, a wrap-around is a loan deal in which you, as the investor, assume responsibility for an existing mortgage. Here...... Similar Editorial : Make Gift Wrap Paper by Abigail Beal. | Source : Asset Allocation Fund
The Rewards And Risks Of Commercial Real Estate Investment Investment in commercial real estate offers great rewards. It also offers great risks. The key to seizing the opportunities and minimizing the risks is knowledge and preparation.All that's required beyond that is common sense and an objective eye about the risks and rewards. And that's the purpose of this articleto give you a quick guide to those rewards and risks so you can decide if the field...... Similar Editorial : Buy Commercial Real Estate by Bart Icles. | Source : Asset Allocation Fund
Leases Clarity Is Key For Real Estate Investors The standard definition of a real estate lease is pretty cut-and-dried: A lease is a contract. The contract gives the lessee (tenant) the right of possession and use of an asset (house, business facility, etc.) for a specific period of time. In return for possession and use, the lessor (landlord) receives payments during that period of time.Ah, but the devil is in the details of those leases!...... Similar Editorial : Diamond Clarity by Denny Reinke. | Source : Asset Allocation Fund
Real Estate Investment Trusts Are A Long Term Strategy Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are for-profit trusts established by Congress in 1960. Their purpose is to give small investors an opportunity to invest in large, income-producing properties.Stocks of many public REITs are available on major stock exchanges and offer investors an efficient way of investing in real estate. Each shareholder earns a pro-rata share of the REIT profits. There are...... Similar Editorial : Real Estate Investing Strategy by Brad Wozny. | Source : Investing In Mutual Funds
Clarity On Leases Is Key For Real Estate Investors The standard definition of a real estate lease is pretty cut-and-dried: A lease is a contract. The contract gives the lessee (tenant) the right of possession and use of an asset (house, business facility, etc.) for a specific period of time. In return for possession and use, the lessor (landlord) receives payments during that period of time.Ah, but the devil is in the details of those leases!...... Similar Editorial : Diamond Clarity by Denny Reinke. | Source : Drip Investing
Opportunities In Va Repossessions The Veteran's Administration offers great home loan programs for veterans and others. Unfortunately, some of these homeowners default on their homes, and the VA repossesses them.This is an unfortunate situation, but it does create opportunities for us as private investors. In this article, I'll explain the basics of VA loan programs and how to approach this market in order to find and invest in...... Similar Editorial : Twinning Opportunities by Gail Greenberg. | Source : Private School Loan Consolidation
First Home Buyers Loan It really isnt. There is always a market for sellers and buyers. You just need to put your nose to the grindstone a bit. Since most people dont, youll have an advantage and get that sale... Similar Editorial : First Home Buyers 2009 by Ken Brown. | Source : Home Buyers Guide Pg. 2
