A common problem we all face as real estate investors is falling prey to bureaucrats. I believe bureaucrats have crashed and burned nearly as many win-win deals as has sellers who said no to an offer. Sadly, inexperienced investors don’t yet know that it’s OK, in fact it’s their duty to question authority! I’m reminded […]
A quick note from Bill Cook: If you’ve attended any of our real estate investing seminars, you’ve heard me tell Jack Miller stories. Heck, I ring in the class with Jack Miller’s bell! Jack is THE legend! Back in the 1970s, Jack Miller and John Schaub were the first real estate investors to go on […]
The real estate market is booming in most of the country, and if you’re retired, you may be thinking about investing in properties and reselling them for profit. In order to make your house-flipping venture a success, there are a few things you should consider beforehand. From launching your own business to finding the right […]
I was recently talking with a lifelong friend (we’ll call him Hank) about the question of real estate diversification. He has been a successful house builder all his life and at age 74 owns dozens of top-quality houses that he rents for a substantial income. These houses are all in one subdivision in one town. […]
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Merri’s and my secret investing weapon has been a personal anchor of value. See how that anchor helped me buy this manor house in the Cotswold. This huge, old manor house, built over a century, beginning in the 1700s… had wonderful views and our next-door neighbor was Princess Anne at Gatcomb Park. Buying it was […]
Here are three economic risks. #1: A crashing stock market. #2: Ultra low interest rates. #3: High inflation. These three economic events can rob the purchasing power of your wealth. Now we may have all three conditions… at once! The ultra low interest has been with us for some time. We can see this in […]
Enjoy this video of the legendary Jack Miller giving his famous speech “The Oyster and The Eagle” with his advice about how to have a successful real estate business. The Jack Miller Story THERE’S A SECRET TO GETTING RICH… Anyone can learn how to get rich, but there’s a catch. You have to understand MONEY–Why […]
David Tilney talks about property management and master leasing in the replay of this conference call. Being a landlord has changed dramatically because of Covid. It’s more important than ever to make sure that you pick the right tenant and that your lease paperwork is correct. Listen to the conference call to learn some of […]
Because of foreclosure sale competition, you have to “firstest with the leastest” to make money. Pre-foreclosures are one way to do this. Try to buy a CD listing of out-of-area owners from the tax collector Make low offers to buy properties with unpaid property taxes by sending letters to delinquent owners. In the following paragraphs […]
Check out this video interview with Leon Johnson about how to get started with creative financing and finding motivated sellers. Learn why sometimes it’s better to buy with really good TERMS than a really good PRICE! This video is full of great advice which will help you find and structure profitable real estate transactions. Leon […]
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