Archive for November, 2007

Best Type of Property Investment for First Time Investors

29 November, 2007 Posted by As Buying Property (4) Comment

Part 2 in my answers to my post “I Know You Have Questions“. John Gall asked: “Of all the types of rental property, is there one type you’d recommend for a first timer?” I get asked this question often, here is my response (also check out my post: How to become a Real Estate Investor):
I’m [...]

Part 2 in my answers to my post “I Know You Have Questions“. John Gall asked: “Of all the types of rental property, is there one type you’d recommend for a first timer?” I get asked this question often, here is my response (also check out my post: How to become a Real Estate Investor):
I’m [...]

Categories : Buying Property

Screening Tenants with MySpace

28 November, 2007 Posted by As Leasing,Tenants (4) Comment

[9/11/09-Update-It appears the site is off-line]  When I read Steve’s post at The Property Pundit, I couldn’t help but smile from ear to ear. When he takes applications for his apartments, he searches the Internet to see if the prospective tenant has an on-line identity. In one case he came across a prospect that was [...]

[9/11/09-Update-It appears the site is off-line]  When I read Steve’s post at The Property Pundit, I couldn’t help but smile from ear to ear. When he takes applications for his apartments, he searches the Internet to see if the prospective tenant has an on-line identity. In one case he came across a prospect that was [...]

Categories : Leasing,Tenants

Fair Market Rent Evaluation

28 November, 2007 Posted by As Leasing (1) Comment

In my post “I Know You Have Questions“, I asked the readers of my site to send me questions or topics that they are just dying to ask or are confronted with often. John Gall asked: “Aside from watching asking prices for rents on places like Craig’s list is there a good way to determine [...]

In my post “I Know You Have Questions“, I asked the readers of my site to send me questions or topics that they are just dying to ask or are confronted with often. John Gall asked: “Aside from watching asking prices for rents on places like Craig’s list is there a good way to determine [...]

Categories : Leasing

I Know You Have Questions!

27 November, 2007 Posted by As All Real Estate (6) Comment

I know that people read this Blog as the stats show pageviews, clicks, and RSS subscribers. I don’t (think I) know any of you, but thank you for reading. I find most of my topics from interactions with my customers, other investors, and other real estate agents. I really enjoy working [...]

I know that people read this Blog as the stats show pageviews, clicks, and RSS subscribers. I don’t (think I) know any of you, but thank you for reading. I find most of my topics from interactions with my customers, other investors, and other real estate agents. I really enjoy working [...]

Categories : All Real Estate

Who is Your Investing Business Coach?

26 November, 2007 Posted by As All Real Estate (3) Comment

I have always stated that if you are going to be successful at buying and owning investment property, you need to build your team of advisors. Chris Lengquist published a great article about the importance of one key trusted advisor you must have when you are investing in real estate. You can read his article [...]

I have always stated that if you are going to be successful at buying and owning investment property, you need to build your team of advisors. Chris Lengquist published a great article about the importance of one key trusted advisor you must have when you are investing in real estate. You can read his article [...]

Categories : All Real Estate

Buying Investment Real Estate in Clusters

25 November, 2007 Posted by As Buying Property,Owning Property (1) Comment

Almost 80% of my investment property is within 10 minutes of my house. More importantly, I have 2 “clusters” of investment properties where the bulk of my properties are located. Conversely, I have met investors that own 1 duplex 30 minutes south of their house, they own another one 20 minutes north of their house, [...]

Almost 80% of my investment property is within 10 minutes of my house. More importantly, I have 2 “clusters” of investment properties where the bulk of my properties are located. Conversely, I have met investors that own 1 duplex 30 minutes south of their house, they own another one 20 minutes north of their house, [...]

Categories : Buying Property,Owning Property