You’re writing your own destiny so be proactive. Once you find a property, go ahead and search for their details in public records – owner name and contact details. If they aren’t interested at first, don’t give up. Ask them if you can follow up with them bi-monthly. Approach owners directly. Build your network and try to convince people to partner with you – start with your inner circle.

After months of house hunting, you finally found the home that works for your budget and needs. Congrats! For many, becoming a homeowner is the equivalent of achieving the American Dream. It’s also one of the largest financial investments anyone will ever make. For this reason, it’s especially important for new homeowners to start off on the right foot. From finding a reliable handyman to understanding your property taxes, here are some essential tips to make your first homeownership experience a success.

Putting into action a few simple home staging tips will help your house stand out from the pack in today's real estate market.

If you fall behind on several mortgage payments, your lender may begin the foreclosure process, which can lead to months of financial and emotional stress, and even result in the loss of your home.

The number one reason why we advocate pursuing a short sale vs. a foreclosure, is that a foreclosure will prevent you from obtaining a mortgage for a minimum of five to seven years, in addition to extensive damage to your credit, whereas a short sale will have far less damage to your credit in that most borrowers will be able to obtain a mortgage after two years of conducting a short sale.

A homeowners has an option to "short sale" when their property is worth less than what they owe to their bank(s). For example, if your house is worth $400,000 and you owe your bank(s) $550,000 in loans, home equity lines of credit, tax liens, etc. If you qualify for a short sale, you may be able to sell your property for less than what is owed, avoid foreclosure and walk away from the property with no debt. A short sale is a far better alternative to foreclosure, both for you and your bank. It is significantly less damaging to your credit, and you'll be able to buy a home much sooner after a short sale than with bankruptcy or foreclosure.

A short sale is when your mortgage lender(s) and/or lien-holder(s) agree to discount the loan, accepting less giving you an opportunity to sell your home at current market value. If your home is over-leveraged, underwater, or you are behind on payments and cannot sell your property for what is owed, then you may be eligible for a short sale.

When investing in multifamily properties, you’ll need to first understand how to measure common real estate financials to properly conduct research into properties.

With great flexibility and ROI for investors, multifamily properties have managed to serve as a tremendous line of business for lenders enhancing popularity in the real estate market. Savvy real estate investors are hungry for ROIs and cash flows. So, where do you find the deals? There are 2 ways to search for a property – sales listings, also known as “on market” and properties available behind the scenes, also known as “off-market” Owing to the tight market situation, finding great multifamily deals is not as easy as it used to be 5 years ago, but it’s still possible. All you’ve to do is search in the right place, be proactive, and grow your network.

When it is just you and your spouse, or maybe you have one kid, allowing a one-hour notice to show your house often will work. When you start adding in a few kids, maybe nap times and a dog, one hour becomes a short window. Getting the kids ready, getting the house clean, and getting everyone out the door can take longer when you have kids. That is why it is alright to ask for a longer notice. Two or even three hours’ notice is not being unreasonable.