26 Must Know Tips for Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

There are reasons we succeed – and reasons we fail. But knowing and applying the factors that make us successful is half the battle.

So today, we’re identifying the first half of many critical, must-know tips to getting started in real estate investing – 26 tips to be exact.

Knowing and understanding these tips for success will get you on a clear path in the right direction. So success is not only attainable but you’ll get there quicker and, hopefully, with less frustration.

Success Tips for Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
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How the Dodd-Frank Act Affects Investing and My Business

Who, or what is, Dodd-Frank?

Well, you probably know all too well what the Dodd-Frank Act is and how it impacts your business. But for those of you whose bells aren’t ringing, or perhaps you need some clarification… here’s a refresher.

What is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act?

The Dodd-Frank Act is a massive piece of financial reform legislation passed by the Obama Administration in 2010, and is the result of the 2008 financial crisis (a.k.a. The Crash).

The Act is named after U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd and U.S. Representative Barney Frank, and its purpose

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How to Avoid Major “Bumps in the Road” When Wholesaling REO Properties

Investor friends, here’s a short yet interesting post that I think you’ll appreciate. It, of course has great lessons to take away…

It dawned on me that you could benefit from hearing this story about how I got past a few bumps in the road when wholesaling REO Properties with an FHA-approved REO.

You see… this could have turned into a complete disaster – with loads of time and effort lost and wasted. But thanks to some preparation and creative thinking, I managed to make it work.

I want to share this lesson with you, so you too, can see

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Vacant House Gold: How To Flip Houses Quickly, Cash The Check and Repeat!

Today I’m going to show you how to flip houses quickly and repeat–creating a pattern and a rhythm so that you can flip fast and make money even faster (and repeatedly).

But….before we dive into that, quickly let me recap from my previous post. When we last met, we introduced the necessary steps to striking a deal with the seller. We talked about how to proceed with deals when the bank is the owner. Then we got into pulling comps and establishing values.

Starting to ring a bell? Good.

But that’s just a glimpse back in time, so I

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