Posted by Tomas Miller // April 10, 2015
Those real estate investors that can hit the ground running often have the advantage. If you can start repairs and improvements on closing day, you should be able to rent or resell faster. Unfortunately, many new property investors keep making big rehabbing mistakes. Making poor rehabbing choices is never worth reducing the amount of time […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // April 8, 2015
Adverse possession is applicable in Illinois when squatters move into a vacant property without permission and live there openly and continuously. The state does have a unique set of laws when compared to the rest of the US for squatter’s rights, however, and this works to the advantage of the property owner. 1. Squatters must […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 30, 2015
How can real estate professionals survive and thrive in the new social landscape? The vast majority of real estate agents and investors now claim to be using social media. Most still aren’t seeing the results they hoped for. It is more challenging due to rules always in flux. They tell us we need it. But […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 27, 2015
Home prices are rising at a fast clip again, which is bringing house flippers back to the market. Just like during the housing boom, they are buying distressed properties, doing quick rehabs and selling them for a fast profit. Unlike during the boom, however, some of these flippers can’t get mortgages to ply their trade. […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 25, 2015
When homeowners visit The Easy Loan Site™ official website, they may be surprised to find out they qualify for a plan that offers them shockingly low interest rates. Still unknown to many, this brilliant government program called the Home Affordable Refinance Plan (HARP) could benefit millions of Americans and reduce their monthly payments by as […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 23, 2015
Few would argue with the progression that has been made from the depths of the recession until now. The expansion of the economy has seen historically high appreciation rates, and younger Americans have once again begun to participate in the housing market. For all intents and purposes, things are heading in the right direction – […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 20, 2015
What essential moves should every passive income real estate investor be making to ensure the successful passing on of their gains and estate to heirs? Even with today’s streamlined real estate investment options, individual investors are still making significant sacrifices to build inheritances for the next generation. If it isn’t physical labor in rehabbing and […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 18, 2015
What’s the best way to handle tenants and rental properties that aren’t performing as well as you had intended? In spite of the best planning, rental properties just don’t perform as expected. Some perform far better than expected, but then there are always the laggards. There can be many reasons for renters failing to pay […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 16, 2015
Ready to make the next quarter your most productive yet? Test out the following productivity tips for real estate professionals and say “hello” to more of the rewards that got you into real estate in the first place. A lot of people get into real estate for the money, but creating your own schedule is […]
Posted by Tomas Miller // March 13, 2015
Those that have had a taste of the rewards real estate has to offer, often want to pull their spouses and significant others into the fold. So how do you convince your other half to take the leap? Is it even smart to do so? If you are on the same page, what are the […]