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For Those Beginning Real Estate Investing
January 29, 2012 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Here’s advice from a real estate investing millionaire: “Step back and view the forest, not the trees.” Now, you may have heard this advice before, but maybe not relative to real estate investment strategies. So, without further ado, let me help you put this into perspective. Suppose you were a sincere aspiring Real Estate Investor [...]
...Read The RestStarting Real Estate Investing – An interview between C.J. Lauria & Evan Carmichael
November 13, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
EVAN: How did you start your business? C.J.: This came from a personal setback in my life in 2007 on the heals of two decades, making millions as a highly successful Real Estate Investor . I thought I wanted to retire, but when you find a niche that you love, it’s different. That’s when I [...]
...Read The RestSustainability Equals Profit-A Green Tip
October 12, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
In the past I have written about going “green” when rehabbing investment properties. And there are some very good reasons for exploring this as an augment to your real estate investing strategies. Yes, it can be profitable, and it’s probably the politically correct thing to do as well. However, there is another consideration to this [...]
...Read The RestAre You In This All Alone?
August 21, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
This past year I have cringed to hear of so many new REI home businesses folding due to an inability to close deals. It may be a Wholesaler who cannot find a cash Buyer in time or maybe a small-time fix & flipper who simply can’t find investment properties at an adequate margin to make [...]
...Read The RestGet Acquainted with Rehab Costs
June 28, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Almost every real estate investment requires some rehab. Whether fix & flip is your exit strategy or you plan to buy & hold, there will likely be some rehab involved. Having the ability to quickly estimate individual costs on your next investment property will be a great asset. First, it saves time. Rather than having [...]
...Read The RestWhat if I Get Stuck in the Middle of a Deal?
June 5, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
You may recall having said these very words! Have you ever been into a deal without clear vision of how to get it closed? Or maybe you’ve had a really great plan, but the unexpected struck and “threw you a curve ball” that you didn’t see coming? OK, relax. It happens to the best aspiring [...]
...Read The RestLet’s Talk Trash
April 6, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
What I am going to talk about today is so simple that it’s almost silly. However, this tip comes from years of experience and, if applied, it could save you a lot of trouble. Nearly every rehab done requires the removal of some trash. There is construction debris, but also there is inevitably something left [...]
...Read The RestWhat if I Get Into a Deal? Where do I Turn?
This past year I have cringed to hear of so many new REI home businesses folding due to an inability to close deals. It may be a Wholesaler who cannot find a cash Buyer in time, or maybe a small-time fix & flipper who simply can’t find investment properties at an adequate margin to make [...]
...Read The RestEradicating Mold Issues On Your Next Property
March 26, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
In a recent article I addressed an enigma of many real estate investing professionals. That is the subject of MOLD. Besides being unsightly, it can cause a whole host of health issues like respiratory illness and more. It is found inside and outside of the home and lives on any substrate that is warm and [...]
...Read The RestWhat To Do With Cracks in Stucco
February 2, 2011 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Today I want to talk about stucco. Stucco is the cementations layer across a home’s exterior, often with a texture. The textures can range from a fairly smooth “sand finish” to a heavy “brocade” which is about as lumpy as you can get. I am a fan of stucco as it represents a substantial exterior [...]
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