by Augie Byllott | Dec 9, 2008 | New Investors
I often hear statements like these from new real estate investors: So, I’ve read a couple of real estate investing books, I’ve read this real estate investing guide, and I have $100 in my pocket. I don’t have a real estate investing team. I’ve...
by Augie Byllott | Dec 8, 2008 | Thoughts
I read an article today by a real estate broker entitled Get a Grip on the Real Estate Market for 2009. The article is directed towards real estate salespeople and brokers, but there is something that real estate investors can learn from this market commentary. What...
by Augie Byllott | Dec 8, 2008 | Investing Team
In my last post about things to look for in a home inspector, I covered 3 common items to consider, but elements of uncertainty and risk still remain. It is sometimes helpful to call several real estate offices and ask who are the most thorough inspectors in the area,...
by Augie Byllott | Dec 5, 2008 | Working With Sellers
Many times when we’re speaking with a seller, we are so excited to tell them everything we can do for them that we forget to find out what they need. You end up wasting their time and your time, and 9 times out of 10, the conversation will end without getting a...
by Augie Byllott | Dec 4, 2008 | Exit Strategies
In this post, we begin a multi-part series on Creative Real Estate Investment Strategies that leverage non-traditional methods of financing. The traditional way has been around for years; it doesn’t require much creativity but a disciplined program can create value...