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Real Estate Investing 101 Seminars 3rd Tuesdays Each month 6:30-8pm_ »

[ October 18, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. November 15, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. December 20, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] This seminar will be a one and a half hour presentation in regards to wealth building through real estate. There is no charge at all, no contracts you sign with us, no consultation fees, no hidden agenda.

Real Estate Investing 201 Seminar – Tuesday, November 24th, 6:30-8PM »

[ November 24, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Tenants: How to get them in and how to get them out

Searching for Inventory ? »

We have seen a gradual but steady upward turn in the market for affordable homes. I define ‘affordable’ as houses under $200k which attract entry level homeowners and investors. To put it bluntly this segment of the market is hot! Bank owned homes new on the market often have multiple offers [...]

Fixer Upper Inventory Search, June 24 »

There are lots of distressed properties for sale but only a few that will give investors or homeowners a good opportunity to build equity fast.

Start at the End »

There is no sense focusing on small details if the house will be a money pit for years to come or the APR (after repaired value) is going to be too low.

HOP Rehab Financing »

I briefly mentioned  the HOP (Homeownership  Opportunity Program) in a previous article Rehab Financing-Doing the Two step.   HOP is a  Fixer Upper program for  home buyers not investors.  HOP is a two step rehab program loan for bank owned and bank short sale houses.    HOP is one of the few new programs that [...]

Flipping-Speculating or Investing? »

These flippers are no amateurs out to make a quick buck, but careful investors with a plan and a back up plan.

Rehab Fixer Upper Inventory Searches »

I’m constantly in the process of trying to evaluate the inventory of fixer uppers in the suburbs south of the river.  Occasionally, I’ll venture a bit farther north into housing stock of suburbs like Bloomington, Richfield, Edina, and at times South Minneapolis.   This might mean anywhere from as far west as Shakopee to as far [...]

First Time Home Buyers – Thursday, December 16th, 6:30- 8PM »

[ November 30, -0001; 12:00 am; December 16, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:50 pm. ] How to buy your first home

Rehab Financing-Doing the Two Step »

buyers are able to use this new equity towards the loan to value ratio of loan 2 and conserve their cash.