Have you ever seen someone at a party do an amazing card trick. I mean one that floored everyone in the room. You think “Wow, how did he do that? It’s impossible. There’s no way that could happen”. In most cases, is the guy with the cards any more talented than you? Have some special quality that is beyond your grasp? Did he spend years developing a gift that you just don’t have? No. It comes down to this. He knows the trick and you don’t. That’s it. (keep reading…)

As you may have seen, FixFlipRent.com offers a tool by Zillow on our Home Values page. This is a good tool for estimating house values but it should not replace a professional appraisal or comparative market analysis (CMA). There are many parts of the country, Houston being one of them, that the accuracy is hit or miss.

Lucky for us, we have VoxProperty.com The Houston Interactive Property Value Database. (keep reading…)

No, he’s not wrestling Rosie O’donnell. It seems “The Donald” has a feud going with WWE president, Vince McMahon.

We can’t have that. This will surely take valuable time away from his wealth teaching duties at Trump University. (keep reading…)

It seems that at almost every networking event I attend a discussion around one of these sites comes up. A lot of folks have there opinions (including those that have never used the sites) and I’ve been asked what I think on more than a couple of occasions. So here are my thoughts and for the record, I have no affiliation with with either of the sites other than my own paid memberships. (keep reading…)

And so do I and Steven Kaufman, but where is our free publicity? Sorry Steven. The trend is officially dead. (I’m the one on the right)

WHO CARES?

Being involved in a real estate transaction is the only way of getting started in real estate investing. The only way! Not reading another book, not listening to another cd, not attending another seminar. Those are generally the best ways to avoid getting started. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for educating yourself and growing. But don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are in real estate by engaging in these activities. The starting line is doing the first deal. Period. (keep reading…)

FYI. . . from www.propertyladder.tv

Attention Novice Real Estate Investors: The Learning Channel’s hit series ‘Property Ladder’ is currently casting its third season! Our highly experienced host will work with you to provide priceless money-saving tips and tricks. If you are new to property rehabbing or “flipping” and interested in having your experiences documented on this exciting program, contact us as soon as possible!

I’ve known folks who have picked accountants on no other criteria except for geography. I guess if you have nothing else to go by then why not avoid a long drive to do business with them. As a real estate investor you have some decisions to make about who you do business with that will greatly effect your bottom line. So either get out the dart board or get ready to do some research. (keep reading…)

Neither are hard to find are they? So what’s the difference? Is there a difference? Well, to me there is a big difference. Keep in mind, I’m no Mariam-Webster, but here’s how I define the two. (keep reading…)

It had to happen. Check out this great parody of the house flipping shows.

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