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Something a lot of people say in real estate is, “Cash is king.” What does it mean? Well, for an investor, it means that having funds readily available without debt hanging over your head has a couple of huge advantages. And if cash is the king, cash flow is definitely the queen. One of the […]

View the full article: Cash is King: Why Buying Properties With Your Own Capital Offers Unique Advantages on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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In this article, we will be using the terms NADA value and Bluebook value interchangeably. Below is a short list of some common times when determining value may or may not be required.

View the full article: What Investors Should Know About Mobile Home Pricing & Valuation on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Probably one of my biggest mistakes was that for the first several years after college, I thought I knew everything I needed to know. I went out into the world not knowing what to expect other than entering the workforce. My whole idea of getting ahead was to earn more money, work more, or just […]

View the full article: Why Having a Business Coach is Crucial–Even If You Think You Know Everything on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Failure is success in progress” – Albert Einstein Last week I spoke with a new investor I met on BiggerPockets—a young guy who had just put together his first million dollar flip with several other investors. With the analysis done and everything looking good, they were outbid at the last minute. Just like that, it […]

View the full article: Most Top Investors Fail Before They Succeed: Here’s Why You Should, Too on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Many people struggle to get started, especially when they live in an expensive market. That’s why today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we’re excited to bring you this interview with a newer investor who’s figuring out how to make a passive investment business despite living in one of the most expensive cities in America. You’ll learn […]

View the full article: BP Podcast 139: Getting Started as a Businessman, Not a Handyman with Fat Tony on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“How much money do you make per year?” This is the typical question that determines your status and esteem in the working world. The most successful doctors, lawyers, CEOs, quarterbacks, actors, hedge fund managers, and real estate investors are apparently the ones that bring in the highest incomes each year, right? I’m here on BiggerPockets.com […]

View the full article: Want to Escape a Soul-Crushing Job, Reclaim Free Time or Retire Early? Here Are 3 Feasible Paths to Take. on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Fear is perhaps the greatest stumbling block many investors face when it comes to starting or moving on to that next level. Indeed, this could go for just about anyone with regard to just about anything noteworthy. But while fear can serve an important function (namely, letting us know of dangers or our own limitations), it […]

View the full article: How to Use a Fear of Failure to Empower Action (in 4 Simple Steps!) on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Back in college I was a science major… Political Science to be exact.

The prospect of negotiating with sellers is perhaps one of the most dreaded parts of the real estate investing business. It is so full of unknowns that it stops many a person dead in their tracks. Most of us are simply not used to negotiating for things. We have been conditioned to believe the price […]

View the full article: 6 Key Steps For Fearlessly Negotiating Great Real Estate Deals on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Flipping homes can be a great way to earn an income, whether it’s a supplemental income stream for you or a full-time gig. But there’s a lot more to selling an investment property than simply sticking a “For Sale” sign on the lawn and crossing your fingers. If you want your sale to be a […]

View the full article: 8 Expert Tips to Sell Your Latest Fix & Flip Property With Ease on on The BiggerPockets Blog. This content is Copyright © 2015 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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