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Tom Kelly wrote a really nice article in yesterday's Inman News about how converting a home into rental is getting to be more difficult. Here's a good question: Who can afford to pay cash for an additional home without first selling their primary residence? Take a look at what he wrote: "Surprisi...

The recent changes in mortgage rules are certainly helping investors get back in to the market. Fannie Mae had previously limited investors by allowing them to finance only up to four properties, regardless of whether they had money for a down payment, and perfect credit. Ever since March, the li...

Many of you have heard about how the IRS has been targeting Real Estate Agents, and challenging the status of a "real estate professional" for an Agent. To give you a brief background without getting into the details - a "Real Estate Professional" is someone who "materially participates" in their...

Interesting article today from Wall Street Journal that highlights some of the latest investment trends. Real-estate agents in many markets say investor buying is high, and one way to tell is by looking at how many home buyers are paying all cash. Though not every cash sale involves an investor, ...

Real estate investors are the most active buyer In the current markets. They account for more than 1 out of every 5 real estate transactions,and 75% of their purchases are single family homes, condos, and townhouses.What are you doing NOW to grow your business with investor clients, and what acti...

I read an excellent post in Monica O'Brien's "Resourceful Marketer" blog and I think everyone should check it out, "4 lessons from the food industry on how to make money in a recession – Hint: it’s not by cutting prices". It’s too bad her insights can’t be found in textbooks! I think she had some...

Utilize your Network, and Get to Be Known! Real estate investors know what they want, where they can get it, and they don't have much difficulty finding it. Very often, they will rely on their network and referrals to provide assistance when they are in need of help. Obviously, you want to be a p...

No one ever believes me about this webinar, and I don't blame them. I know it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but convincing others is not such an easy task. So I'll leave it up to the pros!   OK - I am NOT kidding you about this! Tonight, I worked on the things I learned on your webinar...

Last Minute Tax Tip - Real Estate Taxes Taxes paid on property assessed by a local government or other taxing authority are deductible when paid. Common fees include taxes paid to your city, county, or school district. If you have a mortgage, usually the total amount is reported on your mortgage...

Last Minute Tax Tip - Hire Family Members to Manage Your Properties Property management fees are fully deductible, so consider hiring someone that you don't mind paying, like a family member. Obviously, the expense of your own labor cannot be written off, but that doesn't mean your spouse or chil...