A local friend of mine, a real estate attorney who has been a very successful full-time investor for 30+ years, shared this story with me one time. These are the actual letters; he kept copies for humor's sake... Hal ...

Our most successful students sit in their desk chairs (just like Lou and I) and "cherry pick" the very best deals from the very best leads that called them. They didn't chase after deals, they don't call agents, th...

Congratulations! You just purchased that new home study course. You followed the instructions. You found a good deal. You present your contract to the listing broker, and you get laughed at! The reality is, real estate ...

In Puerto Prince, Haiti, former President Jimmy Carter, Colin Powell, and Senator Sam Nunn were in intense negotiations with Haiti's military commander, General Cedras. The phone rang and it was President Clinton cal...

Before I start with the list of "Subject To" objections and how to overcome them, let me say that I understand most people get nervous about dealing with objections from the sellers. They worry that if they don&rsquo...

In my long career of being a general contractor turned investor, It has been my goal to teach people as many ways as possible to get the highest quality work and results for the lowest possible price. Bringing up the value of ...

One of the biggest mistakes many real estate investors make is performing all of the renovation work on a fixer upper themselves; mistakenly believing it will save them money in the end. This line of thinking, however; can res...

Whenever you apply for any loan, an apartment or even a job, your credit is scrutinized to asses if you are a "good credit risk." If you have a low credit score or a rocky credit history, you will see it in higher interest...

Home refinancing is a great option for people looking to lower their monthly payments, get money for home improvements, consolidate debt from high-interest credit cards, switch from an ARM to a fixed-rate mortgage, or even avoid for...

Too many people go through life with blinders on, everyday is like the day before. Pay the bills and keep your head down, but what if you want more out of life?The economic meltdown has caused many people to lose their jobs and home...