Business and Career
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Marketing Is A Four-Letter Word!
Why do we shy away from the most important aspect of our business? Marketing is the lynchpin of all business endeavor, and those who learn that will always lead the pack.
Rehab Diary - Or Why Should I Listen To Ron
To Rehab or Not to Rehab....
That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
Change Your Dialog
The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time
General Real Estate
Best Rehabbing Tips to Stay on Budget
Buying an under-priced house that needs fixing up, and then doing the rehab and reselling it is a great way to make a profit in real estate investing business. While it all looks good at the outset, there are pitfalls along the way that can eat up your profits.
2 Most Common Problems Keeping You from Buying a Home
Today is probably the best time to buy a home in a lifetime, but there is a problem.
You may be experiencing the frustration of talking to banks today, it seems like the
lending standards and credit scores required to qualify change every day. Home
prices are more affordable than they’ve been in decades and mortgage rates are at
all time lows. Even if you were able to qualify 3 years ago, and even if your credit
score has not changed, you may not be able to qualify today. There are 2 main reasons
why people are not able to buy a home, but there is also hope and the American dream of
home ownership might still be within your reach.
Top 7 Benefits of Home Ownership, Part 3
Would you like to know how you can make a quarter of a million dollars by sleeping? Well, keep reading. The last few years have been really difficult for the real estate market, and many people are wondering if now is really a good time to buy a home or not. Many other people want to buy a home, but are stuck in the rent trap because the banks continue to tighten their lending standards and shut people out who would have qualified only a few short years ago. This article will discuss the Top 7 benefits of owning a home versus renting. In Part 1, we saw that homeowners enjoy steady payments helping them fight against inflation and the wonderful tax savings we can have by being able to deduct the mortgage interest from our regular income. Then, in Part 2, we looked at the benefits of building equity. In Part 3, we’re going to put it all together and see the phenomenal difference the tax benefits and equity build up can make on your family wealth. So, now we are ready for benefit #5:
Top 7 Benefits of Home Ownership, Part 2
The last few years have been really difficult for the real estate market, and many people are wondering if now is really a good time to buy a home or not. Many other people want to buy a home, but are stuck in the rent trap because the banks continue to tighten their lending standards and shut people out who would have qualified only a few short years ago. This article will discuss the Top 7 benefits of owning a home versus renting. In Part 1, we saw that homeowners enjoy steady payments helping them fight against inflation and the wonderful tax savings we can have by being able to deduct the mortgage interest from our regular income. Now, we’re going to look at the benefits of building equity. We’re now ready for benefit #3.
Home Buying
Best Rehabbing Tips to Stay on Budget
Buying an under-priced house that needs fixing up, and then doing the rehab and reselling it is a great way to make a profit in real estate investing business. While it all looks good at the outset, there are pitfalls along the way that can eat up your profits.
2 Most Common Problems Keeping You from Buying a Home
Today is probably the best time to buy a home in a lifetime, but there is a problem.
You may be experiencing the frustration of talking to banks today, it seems like the
lending standards and credit scores required to qualify change every day. Home
prices are more affordable than they’ve been in decades and mortgage rates are at
all time lows. Even if you were able to qualify 3 years ago, and even if your credit
score has not changed, you may not be able to qualify today. There are 2 main reasons
why people are not able to buy a home, but there is also hope and the American dream of
home ownership might still be within your reach.
Top 7 Benefits of Home Ownership, Part 3
Would you like to know how you can make a quarter of a million dollars by sleeping? Well, keep reading. The last few years have been really difficult for the real estate market, and many people are wondering if now is really a good time to buy a home or not. Many other people want to buy a home, but are stuck in the rent trap because the banks continue to tighten their lending standards and shut people out who would have qualified only a few short years ago. This article will discuss the Top 7 benefits of owning a home versus renting. In Part 1, we saw that homeowners enjoy steady payments helping them fight against inflation and the wonderful tax savings we can have by being able to deduct the mortgage interest from our regular income. Then, in Part 2, we looked at the benefits of building equity. In Part 3, we’re going to put it all together and see the phenomenal difference the tax benefits and equity build up can make on your family wealth. So, now we are ready for benefit #5:
Top 7 Benefits of Home Ownership, Part 2
The last few years have been really difficult for the real estate market, and many people are wondering if now is really a good time to buy a home or not. Many other people want to buy a home, but are stuck in the rent trap because the banks continue to tighten their lending standards and shut people out who would have qualified only a few short years ago. This article will discuss the Top 7 benefits of owning a home versus renting. In Part 1, we saw that homeowners enjoy steady payments helping them fight against inflation and the wonderful tax savings we can have by being able to deduct the mortgage interest from our regular income. Now, we’re going to look at the benefits of building equity. We’re now ready for benefit #3.
Home Selling
3 Ads That Draw Distressed Homeowners to You
If your real estate investing business includes dealing with foreclosures and pre-foreclosures – mainly distressed homeowners – the playing field is somewhat different than simply wholesaling or flipping and rehabbing. The rules of the game are different.
Best Rehabbing Tips to Stay on Budget
Buying an under-priced house that needs fixing up, and then doing the rehab and reselling it is a great way to make a profit in real estate investing business. While it all looks good at the outset, there are pitfalls along the way that can eat up your profits.
2 Most Common Problems Keeping You from Buying a Home
Today is probably the best time to buy a home in a lifetime, but there is a problem.
You may be experiencing the frustration of talking to banks today, it seems like the
lending standards and credit scores required to qualify change every day. Home
prices are more affordable than they’ve been in decades and mortgage rates are at
all time lows. Even if you were able to qualify 3 years ago, and even if your credit
score has not changed, you may not be able to qualify today. There are 2 main reasons
why people are not able to buy a home, but there is also hope and the American dream of
home ownership might still be within your reach.
Top 7 Benefits of Home Ownership, Part 3
Would you like to know how you can make a quarter of a million dollars by sleeping? Well, keep reading. The last few years have been really difficult for the real estate market, and many people are wondering if now is really a good time to buy a home or not. Many other people want to buy a home, but are stuck in the rent trap because the banks continue to tighten their lending standards and shut people out who would have qualified only a few short years ago. This article will discuss the Top 7 benefits of owning a home versus renting. In Part 1, we saw that homeowners enjoy steady payments helping them fight against inflation and the wonderful tax savings we can have by being able to deduct the mortgage interest from our regular income. Then, in Part 2, we looked at the benefits of building equity. In Part 3, we’re going to put it all together and see the phenomenal difference the tax benefits and equity build up can make on your family wealth. So, now we are ready for benefit #5:
Mortgage
2 Most Common Problems Keeping You from Buying a Home
Today is probably the best time to buy a home in a lifetime, but there is a problem.
You may be experiencing the frustration of talking to banks today, it seems like the
lending standards and credit scores required to qualify change every day. Home
prices are more affordable than they’ve been in decades and mortgage rates are at
all time lows. Even if you were able to qualify 3 years ago, and even if your credit
score has not changed, you may not be able to qualify today. There are 2 main reasons
why people are not able to buy a home, but there is also hope and the American dream of
home ownership might still be within your reach.
Top 7 Benefits of Home Ownership, Part 3
Would you like to know how you can make a quarter of a million dollars by sleeping? Well, keep reading. The last few years have been really difficult for the real estate market, and many people are wondering if now is really a good time to buy a home or not. Many other people want to buy a home, but are stuck in the rent trap because the banks continue to tighten their lending standards and shut people out who would have qualified only a few short years ago. This article will discuss the Top 7 benefits of owning a home versus renting. In Part 1, we saw that homeowners enjoy steady payments helping them fight against inflation and the wonderful tax savings we can have by being able to deduct the mortgage interest from our regular income. Then, in Part 2, we looked at the benefits of building equity. In Part 3, we’re going to put it all together and see the phenomenal difference the tax benefits and equity build up can make on your family wealth. So, now we are ready for benefit #5:
Taking Back a Second Mortgage
"Taking back" a second mortgage when you buy a home and the seller “loans" you some of the money they need in order to buy the property
Foreclosure- Don’t Lose Your Home to Foreclosure Like Octomom
Agents and Brokers
Should You Use a Realtor?
This is exactly what worries me sometimes about information online; so much of it is in no way, shape or form rooted in reality...
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Creating a Team
Because of the increase in required disclosures, inspections, and documents, it is becoming more difficult for an agent to do all the functions of real estate on his own. The need to create a team of specialists is becoming more necessary for success in the real estate field.
Creating Daily Success in Real Estate
The journey to a successful life should be enjoyed. True success comes from accomplishing the activities daily that will lead you to your ultimate goals in life.
Real Estate Investing
3 Ads That Draw Distressed Homeowners to You
If your real estate investing business includes dealing with foreclosures and pre-foreclosures – mainly distressed homeowners – the playing field is somewhat different than simply wholesaling or flipping and rehabbing. The rules of the game are different.
Best Rehabbing Tips to Stay on Budget
Buying an under-priced house that needs fixing up, and then doing the rehab and reselling it is a great way to make a profit in real estate investing business. While it all looks good at the outset, there are pitfalls along the way that can eat up your profits.
Real Estate Terms Explained: MAO & ARV
MAO stands for Maximum Allowable Offer and ARV is After Repaired Value...
Real Estate Terms explained: BPO
When a bank has to take a home back in a foreclosure, they will want to know what the house is “basically” worth. Many real estate agents and brokers supplement their commission income by doing BPOs...
Relocating
2 Most Common Problems Keeping You from Buying a Home
Today is probably the best time to buy a home in a lifetime, but there is a problem.
You may be experiencing the frustration of talking to banks today, it seems like the
lending standards and credit scores required to qualify change every day. Home
prices are more affordable than they’ve been in decades and mortgage rates are at
all time lows. Even if you were able to qualify 3 years ago, and even if your credit
score has not changed, you may not be able to qualify today. There are 2 main reasons
why people are not able to buy a home, but there is also hope and the American dream of
home ownership might still be within your reach.
Top 7 Benefits of Home Ownership, Part 1
The last few years have been really difficult for the real estate market, and many people are wondering if now is really a good time to buy a home or not. Many other people want to buy a home, but are stuck in the rent trap because the banks continue to tighten their lending standards and shut people out who would have qualified only a few short years ago. This article will discuss the Top 7 benefits of owning a home versus renting.
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Easing the Transition to Your New Home
Tips to help you make a smooth move into your new home.
Landlord and Tenant
Getting the Best Tenants
I often get into discussions with other landlords both here in town and online in other parts of the country and they ask me how it is that I do not have the same problems that they have with their renters...
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Rehab Diary - Or Why Should I Listen To Ron
To Rehab or Not to Rehab....
That can be a tough question, until you read this Diary.
L.S.A.T - The Successful Landlord Aptitude Test
Twenty questions cover such issues as discrimination,
credit checks, lease law, non-payment of rent, pets,
renting furnished properties, acceptable deductions from
security deposits, taxes, lease termination, landlord
liability laws, and incorporation. Answers are included at
the end of the test. The S.L.A.T. is fast and funny --
probably the most enjoyable exam you'll ever tak
Real Estate Marketing
3 Ads That Draw Distressed Homeowners to You
If your real estate investing business includes dealing with foreclosures and pre-foreclosures – mainly distressed homeowners – the playing field is somewhat different than simply wholesaling or flipping and rehabbing. The rules of the game are different.
Attracting Sellers: Getting Them to Call You
There are basically two ways to find potential sellers. I call them Passive Advertising and Active Advertising...
Beware of Paranoid Realtors
Most of you know my opinion of realtors. For those that don’t it goes like this: There are a handful that are worth a rip, the rest are MORONS!
Helping folks in Real Estate
Is it possible to help both a buyer and a seller and make a killer profit in a flipping transaction? Read on and see an example of how I did it last year.
Buying and Selling Land
Best Rehabbing Tips to Stay on Budget
Buying an under-priced house that needs fixing up, and then doing the rehab and reselling it is a great way to make a profit in real estate investing business. While it all looks good at the outset, there are pitfalls along the way that can eat up your profits.
Power of Networking
Equinox Advantage believes in the power of a great sphere of Influence!
Getting Raw Land - Not a Raw Deal!
There is more to buying raw land than meets the eye and more than a few individuals have wished they'd had a second chance upon finding themselves duped, conned, misled, ill-advised, uninformed, oversold, undereducated and often unprepared. They realize, often too late, that a raw land purchase should be properly investigated, evaluated and negotiated using a logical and rational plan.
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