So you want to be a real estate investor or at least get your feet wet into the exciting world of real estate. After all, with so many TV shows out there exalting the rags-to-riches stories of average Joes striking it big, why can't you do the same? Aside from the fact that TV is not intended to be a proxy for reality, despite the misleading moniker 'reality television', rarely do millionaires … [Read more...]
The Power of Real Estate Mastery
If it seems like it's been a while since the last real estate post, then you're correct and I apologize. Most of June was spent with family in Japan while the past week has been here in San Diego; in the meantime, the blog somewhat fell by the wayside but is hopefully now right back on track. One of the key forces behind anyone who becomes a truly successful real estate investor is the … [Read more...]
Renovating to Sell Your House
If you're renovating to sell your house, then you may wish to take care of some renovations first. Of course, you always have the option to sell your house as is, without doing any work at all if your budget doesn't allow, but if you have the time and money then taking care of these matters will likely help you sell for more money. Paint Touch-Ups Of course a full paint job will be better, … [Read more...]
What is an Agreement of Sale?
You may have heard the term Agreement of Sale and wondered what it is and how it can be used to buy a house or sell a house. What is it? When is it used or not used? Is it even legal? An Agreement of Sale is simply an agreement between a buyer and seller to a sell a piece of real estate. That's it -- it doesn't need to be complicated. However, the terms of the Agreement are what really … [Read more...]
Summer Real Estate Tips
Memorial Day Weekend is generally considered the tip-off to summer, and that means time with the kids, family vacations, long days at the beach and possibly buying a new house. Summer can be a great time to take a big step in your real estate plans, whether you're looking to sell your house or buy a new one. Here are some summer real estate tips for you: If you're selling your house, start … [Read more...]
Real Estate Investment Information Sources
People are always interested in real estate -- it's the one industry that will never fail to draw attention and get people talking. "What's the market doing? Are prices doing up? What's happening with foreclosures? Did you see that the mansion by the lake is up for sale? What's the Fed doing to interest rates? Do you watch Flip This House or Property Brothers?" But where do you actually go to … [Read more...]
Invest in What You Know
The term "real estate investor" gets thrown around a lot. Many people who get started learning how to flip houses immediately give themselves this label. That's ok - I'm all for the 'fake it 'til you make it' approach. But the term itself is rather vague, no matter whether you're a seasoned veteran or new investor -- after all, there are countless ways to invest in real estate. Calling yourself a … [Read more...]
Due Diligence When Buying a House in Hawaii
There are few things more exciting than buying a house - especially in beautiful Hawaii. If it's your first home, then there's that extra dose of anticipation of creating your own home as you visualize it. If it's a second home or an investment property, well, that's exciting as well but more from a financial perspective. No matter your reason for buying a house in Hawaii, there are definitely … [Read more...]
Oahu Real Estate Market Update – February 2014
The Oahu real estate market is the most closely watched market in Hawaii and one of the top markets in the country. After all, with roughly 90% of the state's population living here, shows like Hawaii Life getting significant TV airplay and the glitz factor that's been embedded into the Hawaii brand over the decades, it's no surprise. I was recently interviewed for a potential house flipping TV … [Read more...]
Winter in Hawaii
Winter in Hawaii - some people love it, some don't. My wife and I prefer the cooler temperatures in Honolulu this time of year (60s at night to mid 70s during most days). It's not the "snowpocalypse" of the mainland, but no doubt Hawaii cools off in the wintertime. But it also brings some extra concerns for keeping your Hawaii home safe for your family. For one, there's been an extraordinary … [Read more...]
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