Josh Weidman
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Sending This Email Sold My Flip Quickly
April 18, 2018
I have a lot of ideas. Some turn out to be a lot better than others. Earlier last week I had what’s turned out to be a very good idea. It’s the kind of idea that will help you sell more houses more quickly. I’ve had an albatross hanging around my neck for the last …
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Is Private Mortgage Note Investing Safe?
October 04, 2017
Investing in Private Mortgage Notes are very safe investments. In addition to the mortgage lien, these properties are also backed by Title and Hazard policies. If the property burns down, or if there is a problem with the title, then the investor recoups their money through these policies. Finding Private Mortgage Notes There are firms …
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Entrepreneur Is a Tricky Word
July 27, 2017
There are fundamental problems with the word entrepreneur. First of all, it’s hard to say. Everyone seems to pronounce the French ending differently. It’s even harder to spell. Why do the e’s and u’s always end up in the wrong place? Even the common abbreviation for entrepreneur, “trep,” is unbecoming. And now for the crux of the …
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The 6 ‘Musts’ for any Real Estate Investing Business
June 21, 2017
1. Know Your Market When I first jumped into the Real Estate business I found myself trying to generate deals anywhere I could find them. It became obvious very quickly that my opportunity pool was much too large for me to effectively advertise with my limited budget. So instead of mortgaging my first born, I …
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Rental Property Cash Flow Investor Tips
December 28, 2016
Most investors look at cash flow real estate, aka rental properties, for its cash flow potential. Each house or unit pays a few hundred dollars per month toward living expenses, savings, investment, etc. If you’re very lucky and very good, you can build a portfolio that allows you to retire and live off the income. …
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3 Challenges Most Real Estate Investors Face
September 22, 2016
After being involved in over 1,000 real estate transactions, either on the buy and lending side or rental side, we see very similar things from most investors we talk to. The three leading challenges that most real estate investors face have to do with valuing properties, rehab & construction cost and marketing. If you can …
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The Risks of Buying Occupied Properties
August 22, 2016
I know it’s very tempting to purchase properties that currently has residents for a humongous discount. Usually, when you see publicly listed properties that seem to be very much under market value, there are occupants in there and you won’t be able to know what will occur in regards to getting them out once you …
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Buying Auction Properties Online (Resources)
July 21, 2016
If you’re not currently purchasing properties via auctions online, you’re missing out on some good opportunities. Online auction properties became popular a few years ago. Similar to MLS, a lot of people have access to and are bidding on these properties online since they’re open to the public. That being said, there’s still some good …
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Happy Days Are Here Again?
August 21, 2013
It looks like the recession of the housing industry is in full recovery. Unemployment remains high in many areas of the country and GDP growth is slow. But the housing market is looking good. Higher demand paired with lower inventory has led prices to increase across the board. This limited inventory is mainly due to …
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The Blood, Sweat And Tears Of Real Estate Investing
August 14, 2013
My new love is Jiu Jitsu. Learning the sport reminds me of my introduction to Real Estate investing: challenging and painful at times, but very fulfilling.