What is Skip Tracing in Real Estate?
Experienced real estate investors tend to find the best deals off-market, that is, properties not listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). And, a variety of strategies exist to track down property …
Finding Properties
The Keys to Figuring Out the Owner of a Property
I think there’s way too much build-up when it comes to finding out who owns a property that you’re interested in buying. New real estate investors get flustered and think that it …
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Does Driving for Dollars Work? Yes, It Does
Driving for dollars is one of my favorite ways to find real estate investment properties. I know that it can be intimidating as it’s a lot of hard work, but in my …
What Fees Do You Pay When Buying a House at Auction?
Property auctions are popular ways for both investors and potential homeowners to score a deal on a new home. But the nuance that goes into an auction sale is more complex than …
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How to Find Motivated Sellers in Real Estate: My 8 Favorites
If you want to find a primary home, you look on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). If you want to find great investment deals, you need to look for off-market properties. This …
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What is a Good Driving for Dollars Script?
“Driving for dollars” is one of my favorite methods for finding real estate investment opportunities. Using this method has unlocked some excellent properties for me, yet most people don’t understand it or …
How to Find Absentee Owners for Free
One of the most frustrating parts of being a real estate investor is trying to find owners who are interested in selling their properties. It can be especially frustrating when you notice …
How Do You Do a Short Sale?
Often investors will be enticed by the idea of a short sale as a cheap fix & flip. But before you reach out to the real estate agent with your offer, let’s …
How To Determine If A Property Is Vacant
Successful real estate investors always look for opportunities for good deals. And, vacant properties can present outstanding options. As such, new investors often ask me how to determine if property is vacant. …
Can You Wholesale Pre-foreclosures?
Wholesaling offers a great strategy for getting started as a real estate investor without a ton of cash. But, new investors often have a lot of questions about what properties they can …
Why Are Foreclosed Homes So Cheap?
House flippers often pursue foreclosed homes for fix & flip deals. In theory, these homes cost less than MLS and other off-market properties. As such, the new investors often ask: why are …
Is It a Good Time to Buy REO Properties?
Buying foreclosed—or real estate owned (REO)—properties can be a great strategy for real estate investors. But, availability of these properties tends to vary with economic cycles. As such, a few people have …