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How to Buy Houses with 0% Interest
Buying Houses with 0% Interest is one of my favorite ways to buy houses and it isn’t as difficult as you may think. The key is getting the seller to be the bank for you. Watch this short video to learn the 5 steps to get started!
Fellow Real Estate Investors, if you enjoyed this video today then it is really important that you post your comments below and let me know. If there are other specific questions or topics that you would like to learn about then be sure to mention that as well!
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
Real Estate Business Tips – Outsourcing
In this week’s edition of Real Estate Business Tips I would like to discuss with you the topic of outsourcing. If you are reading this and have any desire to grow a massively successful real estate investing business then delegating and outsourcing is something that you must work toward as soon as possible. A motto that I like to live by is: “Only do what you do best and find someone else to do the rest.”
In your early days this will not always be 100% feasible and that is ok. However it is something that you must work toward. I remember in my early days, I wore all the hats, made all the calls, negotiated all the short sales, met with all the sellers and buyers, went out to all the BPO appointments, faxed all the paperwork, returned all the emails, etc. What I began to realize is that things weren’t growing as fast as I thought they would. Now, although I was successful and making pretty good money, I felt as though my business had begun to plateau a bit. Why was this, I asked my self? Then it hit me, I was the bottleneck in my business. The simple fact that I was trying to save money by trying to do everything myself was in fact keeping my business from growing and making more money. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
I now know that my job is to be the CLO…Chief Leverage Officer. I am buying and selling and negotiating short sales like crazy in my business, however the only reason why I am able to do this is because I am NOT the one doing it. I have two very hard working people helping me. Do I get my hands dirty sometimes and make calls and negotiate deals, etc? Absolutely, but the majority of my time is focused on growing my business, and keeping others accountable, and generating new business, and creating multiple streams of income and keeping the peddle to the metal, and causing constructive chaos. This is the job of a CLO, and I think that I’m pretty good at it. So, if you ever feel like your real estate investing business just isn’t growing as fast as you like and you are feeling stressed out and burned out then perhaps you need to GET OUT OF THE WAY and begin to implement some outsourcing and delegating of tasks that you don’t need to be doing.
I hope you enjoyed this short article. If so, please post your comments below.
To your real estate investing success,
Brian Evans
Real Estate News – FBI getting involved in Real Estate
Real Estate News Overview:
The FBI has found new ways to detect and combat mortgage fraud.
One example involved a national FBI initiative that uses statistical correlations and advanced computer technology to search for companies and individuals with patterns of property flipping.
They are using techniques such going undercover and installing wiretaps to collect evidence. They are even coordinating with the SEC to assess allegations of financial statement manipulation, accounting fraud and insider trading that may have contributed to the current economic crisis.
Real Estate Investor Coach Response:
Is this cause for the real estate investor to be alarmed? Perhaps, depending on how you run your business. As for me personally, I never make any promises that I can’t keep or do anything manipulative or illegal. I strive to maintain open communication, disclosure, honesty, and integrity with everyone that I do business with. Perhaps that is why I have a wall in my conference room covered with client testimonials.
Am I perfect? Absolutely not. Could I have opportunities to manipulate or illegally sway things in my favor? Of course, however never have I or will I steep to that level. There is absolutely no need to do those things in this business because there are too many ways to make money doing things the right way.
Remember, flipping properties isn’t illegal. Buying low and selling high isn’t illegal or unethical. Negotiating wisely to get the best deal possible isn’t illegal. Do things the RIGHT WAY, get testimonials from clients, have open lines of communication, do business with integrity and you’ll never encounter a problem that you can’t overcome.
I applaud the FBI for stepping in to remove the corrupt investors that give us good investors a bad name.
This is a very interesting and important topic of discussion, and I would like to know your thoughts. Make sure you post your comments below.
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
Self Directed IRA
There is no better way to build and grow tax free wealth than using a Self Directed IRA. Watch this video to learn more!
Fellow Real Estate Investors, if you enjoyed this video today then it is really important that you post your comments below and let me know. If there are other specific questions or topics that you would like to learn about then be sure to mention that as well!
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
Real Estate Business Tips – Never Give Up
In this week’s edition of Real Estate Business Tips I would like to discuss with you a very important trait that all entrepreneurs, real estate investors, successful business owners need to remember from time to time and that trait is “never give up.”
Often times I know that it is easier said than done, but it is when the times get tough that we as a group need to get tougher and smarter and more creative as a result. Do we all have our share of ups and downs? Absolutely! But, the thing to remember during the downs is to “never give up.” Having this trait will force you to think more creative when things get difficult and don’t always go as planned.
I’m reminded of a student of mine who told me that over the last two weeks she’s had a weight on her chest because things seemed to be falling apart with a few deals. However I was inspired to hear her say that she was not about to give up. She said that she was going to do whatever it takes to get the deals done. And if she lost the deals, she would accept that, but she wasn’t about to give up for one second. Inspiring isn’t it! I know and have absolute faith that she will get things worked out with those few deals, and she will be stronger and smarter and more creative as a result of it.
You see friends, success isn’t delivered to you on a silver platter. You have to work for it with everything you’ve got. You have to risk, adapt, change, grow, learn, and fight for everything you want and deserve. No one is going to do it for you, no matter how smart, pretty, handsome, strong, etc you think you are. And most importantly, NEVER GIVE UP!
I hope you enjoyed this short article. If so, please post your comments below.
To your real estate investing success,
Brian Evans
Real Estate News – Obama offering Foreclosure Help
Real Estate News Overview:
Obama and his aides are striving for alternatives to foreclosure, and so they should be. It has been mentioned that homeowners unable to qualify for a modification to their mortgage will see a more streamlined process for pursuing short sales and deeds-in-lieu-of-foreclosures. New incentives will be offered to help spur loan modifications in areas where home prices have fallen the most and lenders fear that they’ll keep falling. The incentives are designed to partly offset investor losses on the mortgages, and encourage loan modifications instead of foreclosures. A total of $10 billion in incentives could be paid to lenders, mortgage servicers and investors to modify loans.
Real Estate Investor Coach Response:
Once again, Obama thinks he can just throw money at the problem. Perhaps it will help, only time will tell. Again, my issue is…where is this money coming from. I have a scary feeling that inflation will soon become the primary concern of this economy and the value of a dollar will struggle greatly.
In any event, back to real estate investing because the opportunities to make a lot of money in this market are HUGE. Short Sales, Seller Financing, Lease Options….OH MY! Hopefully Obama will make the short sale process more streamlined. Not really sure what that means, but perhaps we’ll find out. Anything more streamlined than it is currently will be a plus. Although short sales take time, they are pretty darn awesome! I do love big checks….don’t you?!
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
P.S. If this article was helpful, or if you have questions about this article, then post your comments below and I’ll be happy to respond as quickly as possible!
Flipping Properties - Real Estate Investing How To Tips
Flipping Properties is COOL!
Fellow Real Estate Investors, if you enjoyed this video today then it is really important that you post your comments below and let me know. If there are other specific questions or topics that you would like to learn about then be sure to mention that as well!
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
Real Estate Business Tips – Always Get Everything in Writing
In this week’s edition of Real Estate Business Tips I want to talk about something that is quite often overlooked, but is extremely important for Real Estate Investors and all other business owners for that matter.
I know from experience that your conscious usually wants to trust the other person that you are doing business with in regards to a specific agreement or understanding about something. Unfortunately, when there are two parties involved in a transaction, each individual party is going to mentally process things in different ways. And not only that, but when things aren’t specifically spelled out and understood in writing then people automatically assume that they can change their mind about something without consequence. Do they have the right to do this? Perhaps, perhaps not. But the fact of the matter is this, when you do not get things in writing from people you do business with, then there is no real consequence and accountability for either party.
Therefore, the solution to this problem is simply this….. Always get everything in writing from people you do business with, even when you do business with family or friends. When thoughts are in writing and agreed to up front by all parties then there is a much less chance for future problems and misunderstandings.
This may be considered a common sense topic, but I would venture to guess that there are a few situations where you wish you had gotten something in writing up front because it came back to bite you later. There definitely has been for me.
If this has happened to you then tell me about it by posting your comments below. I hope this article was helpful!
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
P.S. Tell me what I can do to help you succeed by posting your comments below this article. I look forward to hearing from you.
Real Estate News – Fannie Mae needs $19 Billion
Real Estate News Overview:
Fannie Mae says they need more money… $19 BILLION more to be exact!
Fannie Mae says it needs $19 billion in additional government aid as job losses grow and risky loans made during the housing boom go bad at a disquieting pace.
The mortgage finance company, which got a $15 billion government bailout in March, warned it may need even more money and won’t be profitable for the foreseeable future.
A quote from the company reads, “there is significant uncertainty as to our long-term financial sustainability.” Even more government aid, it added, “may not be sufficient to keep us in a solvent condition.”
Remember, the government, which stepped in and seized control of Fannie Mae and its sibling Freddie Mac last September, has already spent about $60 billion to prop up the two companies. Fannie Mae’s request now brings the total to $79 billion. Whew!
Real Estate Investor Coach Response:
The government is already so invested in Fannie and Freddie that I would be surprised if they didn’t shell out the additional $19 Billion that was asked. Apparently, the solution to all the financial problems out there is bailout money from the government. The thing I want to know is, where is all this money coming from that the government is shelling out? It appears to me that the government is merely robbing Peter to pay Paul. We are already a country that is in debt beyond comprehension.
So when will this bailout saga ever end? Who knows, and to be honest who cares because you and I are smart real estate investors and know how to make money during good and bad times. Right now, the big business is Short Sales and Foreclosures! Boy oh boy do I love these because I get to cash big fat checks. I hope you are enjoying the checks as much as I am! If not, then make sure you post your comments below and tell me why and what I can do for you to help.
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
P.S. If this article was helpful, or if you have questions about this article, then post your comments below and I’ll be happy to respond as quickly as possible!
How to use a Land Trust - Real Estate Investing Tips
Every real estate investor should be using Land Trusts in their business. Watch this video to learn why and how!
Fellow Real Estate Investors, if you enjoyed this video today then it is really important that you post your comments below and let me know. If there are other specific questions or topics that you would like to learn about then be sure to mention that as well!
To your Real Estate Investing Success,
Brian Evans
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