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Flipping House Series: The Dirt House Part 1

Every once in a while our team finds a home that will need a little extra work. Sometimes these extra work flips can turn out being big on their return. Our next home in our Flipping House Series did just that. This house was nick named The Dirt House because the flooring was gone and […]

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Can You Do It?

Today’s post is all about success. We thought we can blog all day about how to be successful, what books to read, what we wish we knew before we started flipping houses etc. But what really motivates people to start a new endeavor? What is that one thing that that makes you commit to a […]

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Choices for Carpet when Flipping a House

Rarely does our team see a potential flip that doesn’t need a little TLC. And it is even rarer to see one that doesn’t need new carpet. Updating the flooring in a house that we are flipping is kind of a no brainer. Pretty much we see it this way: You as an REI have 3 […]

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Why Setting Goals is Important

  A few blogs ago we talked about becoming successful at investing in real estate. One of the key components we mentioned when building your REI business is setting goals. We start with the question of “Why do you want to start investing in real estate?” The answer to this can be different for many […]

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How to Become Successful at Investing In Real Estate

The number one mistake real estate investors make….. they don’t get properly educated. Trying to invest in real estate with out the proper knowledge is a lot like flying a plane with out pilot’s training…not very smart. As we mention quite frequently in our blog posts, Part-Time REI is all about education. Above all, you […]

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Must Read Books for REIs

Whether it is a good old fashioned hard back, an audio version or the ease of an e-book, there are TONS of books out there on investing in real estate. The options can be a little daunting, especially with the flipping industry taking off in the last 10 years. Everyone these days is an author […]

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How To Find Wholesalers

One of the greatest ways to get started in flipping houses if you don’t have much cash flow is wholesaling. If you are new to investing in real estate and need a refresher, feel free to check out our previous blog What is Wholesaling and Why you Need it.  Basically, wholesaling real estate provides an […]

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Tips For Starting out in REI

Where do I start? So you are probably wondering how to get there. How to gain that confidence to get into that investor mindset. First and foremost educate yourself. Education plus action is the key. Here are some tips  when starting out in REI to help you out along the way. Learn from someone who […]

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Marketing Basics for REIs

  Whether you are just getting started in investing in real estate or you are a seasoned veteran, one of the basic truths to any successful businesses is knowing how to market. It would be an understatement to say that marketing is one of the most essential tools in a real estate investor’s business plan. […]

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New FHA Loan Limits, How Will They Affect REIs?

The Federal Housing Administration recently announced a reduction in high-cost area loan limits. Due to the government’s increased effort to pull out of the housing market, this reduction is their next step.Back in 2008, when financial markets were significantly depressed, the economy was on the verge of recession so here came  the FHA as the new outlet to […]

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