REI Truism #37: Now more than ever, your competition is trying feverishly to cut you out, any way they can… The simple fact of the matter is, there are a lot of other people out there doing what you do. And while I’m as abundance-minded as the next guy, it still stinks like poopy diapers [...]

Before we get to the rules, here are three truisms about real estate investing in 2010, I’m sure you’ll agree… 1) Things ain’t like they used to be (I know, understatement of the year, right?) 2) The only thing consistent about this market is inconsistency (constantly moving & shifting) 3) In terms of raw, cash-getting, [...]

So here’s a handy tip I ran across the other day — it’s from my personal Short Sale Sherpa (and also one of my best friends on the planet) Shaun McCloskey… It’s simple, sneaky stuff to help keep your vacant houses break-in free while you’re trying to rent or sell ‘em.  It may not work [...]

Here’s a handy resource worth passing along.  And it’s one you short sale investors out there will find particularly useful… Short sale guy Shaun “The Swan” McCloskey just posted DIRECT contact info for some of the “higher ups” at Countrywide on his blog. Just to be clear, if you find ever should yourself negotiating a [...]

Sorry the tips have been slow this week.  Busy, busy, busy. So I’m just about to head out to Shaun McCloskey’s bootcamp thingy in St. Louis in the a.m. And speaking of ”The Shaun” I thought you might want to see something.  Perfect for a Friday IMHO. Question: Ever wonder what happens when two goofy, hammy real estate [...]