Rehab Real Estate Articles

1). Where Real Estate Investing and Speculation Collide By : Bruce W. Ford
Some uninformed folks would describe someone who rehabs distressed property as a "speculator" or even a "property speculator." Don't be fooled! There is a VAST CHASM of difference between rehabbing and property speculation. Let me explain. According to Dictionary.com, the definition of speculation where business is concerned is: "Engagement in risky business transactions on the _chance_ of quick or considerable profit.
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2). Real Estate Investor Question: Rehab and Sell, or Rehab and Keep? By : Bruce W. Ford
Here's another awesome question I received from my discussion board. The question; Why bother keeping property after it's rehabbed? Why not sell it after the rehab and GET PAID! Of course, the first questions that you must answer is how emergent is your need for quick cash? You can likely generate the most SHORT TERM cash by selling a freshly rehabbed house.
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3). Where Are The Really Good Real Estate Investment Deals? By : Bruce W. Ford
In writing my last article about the neighborhoods where I find the most profitable rehab real estate investment deals, something occurred to me. In that article I described investing from what I've found is typical in doing this business. I wrote about where I TYPICALLY find the deals. Well, what IS typical in this business? No two deals are the same, that's for sure! Every rehab itself is different with different problems to solve.
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4). What I Look For In a Neighborhood When Buying Investment Real Estate By : Bruce W. Ford
I often get the question, “What do I look for in a neighborhood?” My answer is always the same. “Easy. Value!” I usually get a strange look, but it's true. In a neighborhood, I am looking for clues to assess the value of the property, plain and simple. Well, maybe not so plain and simple, I know. So let me explain. Normally, my rehab properties are not in the expensive areas of town.
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5). The Mind of the Real Estate Investor By : Bruce W. Ford
Myself and many others are living proof that by changing your mental and physical habits, you can build your wealth. This mini-course focuses on changing or fine-tuning your mental habits and attitudes toward real estate investment so that you can profit at will. It's about getting your mindset right. By mindset, I mean your way of looking at, and approaching your real estate investment business.
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6). The Truth About Roofs By : Bruce W. Ford
You can't have too many roofs in your inventory without dealing with leaks. If you rehab, you EXPECT to find ceiling stains, the tell tale sign of a leaky roof, in almost every project. I find projects without signs of past or present leaks the exception to the norm! Sometimes shingles are just going to need replaced. There is no getting around it.
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7). Do You Really Want to Change Your Life in the Coming Year? By : Bruce W. Ford
Do you really want to change you financial landscape within the next 12 months? Because if you do, I'm going to tell you how. You MAY not want to read what I'm about to write because it WILL remove excuses you have. In fact, after this very simple tip, you will no longer have the ready-made excuse that perhaps you've used in the past. I will strip it away like Dad rips off the warm covers on a winter morning.
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8). If Real Estate Investment Is So Great, Why Doesn't Everyone Do It? By : Bruce W. Ford
Oh, that's an easy one. I can answer that in one word. FEAR. Real estate investment is a great way to change just about everything in your life, but it's one of those things where doing it for the FIRST time is the toughest. In fact, the second is exponentially easier! It's fear folks, plain and simple! And why doesn't make much sense to me. Consider that: - "Everyone knows that the surest path from low income to millionaire is through real estate.
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9). Pump Up The Value Of Your Rehab Real Estate Investment By : Bruce W. Ford
There are two legal ways to increase your wealth. 1. Keep more of what you have (e.g., tax strategies, rehab efficiencies, cost savings) 2. Add value to something (e.g., a real estate investment, stocks, bonds) Let's focus on adding value to your rehab investments. The most obvious is certainly bring it back up to standards. We HAVE to do the obvious things such as: - Ensure there are no plumbing leaks and the entire plumbing system is in good working order, including potable water and sewage/septic and water heater.
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10). Words That Will Save You Big Time In Rehab Real Estate By : Bruce W. Ford
Power Tip! Have you ever wanted just one phrase that you could say at the right time, and it save you hundreds, or thousands of dollars? When it comes to getting the best price from contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, you name it, there is a simple phrase that often works like magic in reducing your costs. These specialties are always competing for work.
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11). Real Estate Investing: Always Have a Back-up By : Bruce W. Ford
Over the last two weeks, events have unfolded that have reminded me of an important truism in real estate investing. "Always have a back-up!" This was played out in dramatic form with a deal I'm closing tomorrow. A wholesaler friend of mine brought me this great little three bedroom one bath home tucked away on a dead end street where pride in ownership is alive and well.
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