Part Time REI

Thanks for checking back with us for Part 2 of The Do’s and Don’ts of Investing. In Part 1 we talked about not forgetting to do your homework and your research. We also pointed out the importance of not investing in something you don’t understand and to make sure you surround yourself with like minded people. […]

Every Friday we try to supply our readers with some smart tips or tricks to make investing in real estate a smoother ride. Today we want to review some smart moves for REI when starting out in the business. Read on to check out our top 5 smart moves.  1. Recognize that  investing is a business. […]

Today in our next podcast, we will be discussing your real estate team and why you need it. In this episode Bryan and Erik talk about not getting overwhelmed by building your real estate team. They will discuss who is on that team and what responsibilities each team member has.     Building Your Real Estate Team […]

One item that is sometimes overlooked while flipping houses is the local government. We always say know your market and that includes the local government, especially if it is out of your local area or out of state. Doing some research on the city’s government before you invest in any real estate there will help you […]

Perhaps one of the hardest skills to learn is how to successfully negotiate. How to engage meaningfully with another person in a situation where you are trying to get what you want, but make the other person happy as well. Once you get into the investor mindset, it is important to take into account that […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Low Down The modern economy has a lot of individuals curious about making money from real estate. The sad truth is that most people have no clue about where to get started. If you have  been wondering what you can do to invest in the real estate market the right way, you should know […]