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Lesson #3: Great Opportunities Are Seen First With The Mind
“The rich invent money,” says Kiyosaki. “Great opportunities are not seen with your eyes. They are seen with your mind.”

A lesson learned at the mall
Retailers that spend on real estate, win.
On Being a Brand: What's in a Name?
I never planned on becoming a brand name. Nevertheless, my wellspring of ideas, my own personal aesthetic, and a variety of circumstances have resulted in an expanding network of interests. Trump has ultimately become a great brand name due to my rigorous standards of quality. The Trump brand carries a promise that whatever bears the name will be elite.

Why Buy a Mobile Home Park as Compared to Apartments and Other Types of Commercial and Investment Real Estate?
This article is an excerpt from the eBook, "Mobile Home Park Investing". This article highlights the advantages of investing in a mobile home park compared to other commercial real estate investment opportunities such as apartments.
How Can a Real Estate Investment Group Help You?
You may have come into a reasonable amount of money which is why you are interested in investing it. One of the key things you are looking at is an investment group, but is it really a good idea? How can this hold your money and make it grow?
Home Stagers Rescue First Time Real Estate Investors
Expert home stager, Staging Diva, shares a success story from Staging Diva® Graduates, Aron Bailey Bruser and Paige Holm who prove home staging works for real estate investors.

A Legitimate Work From Home Business Teaches Be, Do, Have
Be, Do, Have. A simple phrase, yet so valuable when looking to operate a legitimate work from home business. Learn more about this interesting phrase as expert author Jeffrey David Nelson dives into the philosophical world of "Be, Do, Have."
Home Stagers an Investment in Your Future is Good Debt
The Staging Diva®, helps aspiring home stagers determine where to invest their dollars considering the current economy.
Recognize This Growing Market
Women own and operate 38% of all businesses in America and comprise 40% of the business school graduates. Now add to that, interest rates at history-making lows along with home prices that are making their own history. What do you have? It’s a perfect storm.
Hang on! More Foreclosures Are Coming
So what’s the bottom Line here? Although the number of delinquent properties and shadow inventory continue to rise, early indications seem to point toward a reality check sometime in the near future. Once existing inventory is purchased, expect a significant lag time to meet growing demand. In other words, supply will once again have to catch up with demand. Currently, distressed homeowners have reduced expenses, moved in with family and made other temporary arrangements in an effort to “ride out the storm.” I expect that short term solutions will eventually give rise to the need for permanent housing.
To Modify or Not To Modify
That was the hope of the U.S. government when they decided to “bailout” the banks. Some of the money that went to these troubled banks was allocated for helping approximately 750,000 troubled families to save the family home. The idea was to reduce the monthly payment to an acceptable level….maybe even some of the principle. All would work well if everyone cooperated and tried to do the right thing.
What About Private Lending?
Financial loans are financial opportunities in disguise. It can provide the private lender a great return on their money while securing their funds with a note in first position on your new home at a loan-to-value of 65-70%. In this down market property values present a terrific opportunity for securing retirement funds as well.

What If I Wait For the Market to Improve?
Whether you buy foreclosures, short sales, or any other type of investment properties, these will likely be distressed in one form or another. Otherwise, your competition will be intense. In my real estate investment mentoring program, I teach that the better a house “shows,” the quicker and higher it will sell. My students know how I feel about properties that look and smell poorly. They will tell you that it is the ‘look and smell of opportunity.’
When Do All These Foreclosure End
I have stated for some time now in my blogs, speeches, webinars and on my website, that this thing isn’t over yet – far from it. I do not see millions of educated, well payed Americans all taking the housing value implosion sitting down! The American way has historically been to take more than you give. Most people will not accept this short fall of hundreds of thousands of dollars. They will wrestle with the moral dilemma for a while but, in the end, will do their best to sell their home short and cut their losses.
Who’s Buying Up Our Houses?
As a real estate wholesaler I am encouraged to Euros, GB Pound, Yen, Rubles and the like come into our market as it strengthens our position. We have a clear advantage. We are here! We should also have some insight into our local markets and this will help us to “bird dog” deals to wholesale to foreign cash buyers. And once the market starts a solid climb, local cash home buyers will “come out of the woodwork.”
Brace Yourself for the “Borrower’s Revolt of 2010!”
During the last decade especially, lenders had no scruples about lending more than many families could afford or, for that matter, more than the property was worth. The illustrative “loan committee” with all its superior “wisdom” consistently allowed this kind of abuse so that we are now faced with a nationwide mortgage crisis of huge proportions. Interestingly, a fast growing facet of the legal industry is that which goes after lenders for predatory practices.

Should I Buy Houses For Cash at an Auction?
Purchasing a property via auction frequently entails a commitment to all outstanding debts including unexpected liens and other judgments in addition to those for which the auction is taking place. By purchasing a bank owned property you will typically have assurance of clear title or at least a complete awareness of other fees or liens due.
Start a Recession-Proof Home Business Today
Historically, one had to have a huge “war chest” of cash and excellent credit to successfully accomplish branching out into this type of career. What my team discovered is, that there are a plethora of very intelligent, motivated folks across the U.S. that are themselves victims of the economic reversal in the housing market. Yes. Many who are looking for a real estate mentor and apply to enroll in my mentorship are themselves ones who have suffered damage to their credit and possibly even lost their own homes.
Why All The Interest in Detroit?
Is Detroit going through some very tough times? Yes. And that is precisely why there is an opportunity. For example, when the construction industry was booming, heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders and the like could only be purchased at retail prices. When the construction market collapsed, suddenly you could buy those same pieces of heavy equipment for pennies on the dollar. That was an opportunity for those who had the means to take advantage and buy while the market was down.

Everybody Needs a Mentor
What this is all leading to is the blatant reality that the world of real estate investment has become a complex and varied proposition. You want to venture into real estate investing? Fine…but you need a mentor. And chances are that your parents, no matter how well meaning, are/were not qualified to give you what you’re going to need as you explore the ominous world of 21st century investment.
Real Estate Wholesaling - Report from the Field
Before I get to that I want to address the fact that anyone that desires to make a go of it in real estate investing needs to assess their intentions and frame of mind prior to writing their first offer. In fact, I feel it is imperative that every new prospective real estate investor, whether wholesaler or “Fix and Flipper,” should be mentally prepared to 1) make sacrifices and 2) wait patiently.
When Does it Pay to Replace rather Than Repair?
I cringe when I see novice real estate investors remodeling a house on a street that doesn’t deserve that kind of attention. This is called over-improvement and is a very costly mistake. That’s why it pays to know your market and the neighborhood where you buy.
Where Do You Get The Most Bang For Your Buck
This gives you 10 good tips to use when planning the painting of your next investment property. As a leading real estate Mentor I advocate the intelligent use of materials, like paint, on most rehab work. In my years in the industry I have seen far too many mistakes made by professionals. Don’t do what they did.
A Great Way To Tug On Your Buyer’s Heart Strings
Funny enough, most buyers are much less concerned about everything else once they enter a sparkling entrance. This is part of the psychology of the deal that I teach my joint venture partners. Believe it or not, psychology plays an important role in real estate investment as well.
A Tip About Paint
Advantages range from a softer, more luxurious appearance to improved touch up abilities. One of the greatest features of flat finish paint is its’ use on ceilings. Since no ceiling is perfect, I advise my students to always use flat paint on ceilings as it will help conceal irregularities which can be highly visible in certain light. Since ceilings rarely get touched, a cheap grade of flat is perfectly fine to use as burnishing, staining or other weak features won’t likely occur.
When a “Green” Rehab Can Be Profitable
Over the years standards in building have improved significantly. The whole concept of insulation in walls and attic was virtually unheard of 40 years ago. Thus, houses constructed prior to that era were much less efficient than their newer counterparts. Windows have become far superior over the standard applications dating from the 1970s and before.
What To Do With Cracks in Stucco
My tip today has to do with surface cracks in the stucco substrate. They may be unsightly, but short of living on a hill in an active seismic region, cracks shouldn’t really mean much to you. Anything less than the thickness of a credit card can easily be filled and that’s that! Remember that most building codes today mandate a waterproof vapor barrier under all stucco, so it is not likely that a simple surface crack will result in water intrusion.
What Are You Waiting For?
This is exactly why the best real estate investing opportunities are right now. Most people aren’t even interested in real estate investment. They have watched the market plummet for a very long time and are convinced that there are no opportunities for the entrepreneur wishing to start his/her own home business. Just the opposite is true.
When Plywood Siding Is Damaged
Wood has 2 silent enemies (and I’m not speaking about termites). They are the two essential elements to all living things: water and sunlight. To living things they are life giving. To dead things, well, they finish the job. In order to protect the siding from these elements, it must be properly coated. If the surface is insufficiently covered with a contiguous paint film it will deteriorate rapidly. When that happens, it gets very costly!
Your Home’s Silent Enemy
What, exactly happened to that door’s finish? To comprehend the answer it is necessary to first understand the principle in place here. Earlier I said that ultraviolet light destroys even your hair and skin. Now, suppose you were to stand under a tree. Would the sunlight have an opportunity to do its’ destructive work on you as long as you remained in the shade? No. The tree served as a protective barrier acting as a shield against the harmful rays of the sun.
Here’s A Smelly Subject
There are really only a few common causes of bad odors. It can be from a human or animal source or often it is fungal. Today, I want to address when it is caused by animals or people who act like animals. The worst has to be a bladder control problem from a cat. However, male animals tend to mark their territory by spraying vertical objects like walls and furniture. Most wall substrates are porous and will soak up the urine and retain all the odors just to dispense it over time. Wood floors are also highly absorbent and will act like a wick to all liquids. Funny enough, most folks figure that if it’s dry, it’s gone. WRONG! Those odors are there to stay and will come back to haunt the unwary buyer. Don’t let that be you.
Let’s Talk Trash
It is easy to generate enormous amounts of trash on a rehab project. These take up a huge space in containers and then there is always that last load that mysteriously turned up. Some folks will order a 40 yard debris box only to have the neighbors fill it up overnight with their old appliances and what not. Depending on the neighborhood the problem can be either better or worse. Before creating any construction debris, I have followed a policy of “a clean ship is a happy ship.”

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Real Estate Commercial Loans?
When it comes to getting a commercial loan for real estate, you may be asking yourself the following questions: What is a real estate commercial loan? How do I get a commercial loan for real estate? What can I use a real estate commercial loans for? What terms and interest rates can I expect from a real estate commercial loan? What are the qualifications for a commercial loan for real estate? Are there loan limits for a real estate commercial loan? Where can I find a real estate commercial lender? Are there any government programs to help me get a real estate commercial loan? This article will answer all of those questions and more.

Earning a Living in Real Estate
Buying and selling real estate is an intricate business. You have to make sure you are always being proactive and on top of your game. Having a background in real estate will go along way in this business. When it comes to earning a living in real estate for a company or as an independent realtor, there are a few key things that you need to know in order to be successful. This information will ensure that you sell homes faster and for more money. Learning more about real estate practices will guarantee you a thriving and profitable experience that will benefit you in all ways possible.
How To Achieve Massive Profits From Real Estate
You can achieve massive profits from real estate in two ways. You can get involved in the physical real estate, in which you can buy and sell real estate properties, or simply become an agent and sell estate properties. You can also become an online agent and sell virtual real estate properties.
Opportunities in Real Estate Franchise Business
Real estate franchises stand to be one of the most popular franchise groups for 2010. After being aversely effected by the problems in the subprime market, not to mention the global economic recession, the real estate franchise sector is re-emerging as a blue chip investment for those interested in selling property.

Real Estate Sales Training
Sales training is perhaps the most important training in which a real estate professional can participate. Of course, in every state and the District of Columbia a real estate agent or broker must be licensed but without the ability to sell, the real estate license serves no purpose.

Everybody Needs a Mentor
What this is all leading to is the blatant reality that the world of real estate investment has become a complex and varied proposition. You want to venture into real estate investing? Fine…but you need a mentor. And chances are that your parents, no matter how well meaning, are/were not qualified to give you what you’re going to need as you explore the ominous world of 21st century investment.
What Are You Waiting For?
This is exactly why the best real estate investing opportunities are right now. Most people aren’t even interested in real estate investment. They have watched the market plummet for a very long time and are convinced that there are no opportunities for the entrepreneur wishing to start his/her own home business. Just the opposite is true.
So You Think You’re Ready to Start
I have observed the many, many would-be REI home businesses go after bank REOs with a passion, only to have the Lender “rain on their parade” by completely changing the rules of the game. More recently we have seen these same types of people spend good money on another short sale program, just to have the Lenders “pull the rug out from under” their next deal. The reality of it is that there are many ways to prospect a variety of sellers for real estate investment deals. The key is getting a real education, hook up with a network, build a buyers list and hire a quality real estate mentor. Without the foregoing, it is much too formidable a road to travel.
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Smart real estate agents know that a creative real estate marketing idea can be the difference between a house that sits on the market and one that sells. If you're having problems coming up with new marketing ideas for real estate professionals, consider using one of these proven methods.

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