tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82887888085385167542012-02-08T11:23:51.152-08:00Insider tips and information for new and experienced real estate investors written by a real estate investor who's been there.Glenn Plantonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05797422742274972643noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288788808538516754.post-28755512970073907572010-11-29T13:19:00.000-08:002010-11-29T13:28:08.757-08:00

Bank of America, the nation’s largest mortgage service company since acquiring Countrywide in 2008, announced that they will resume foreclosing on homes Wednesday, December 1st. This comes after the banking giant self-imposed a foreclosure moratorium in the wake of the “robo-signing” scandal that received wide spread media attention in 2009. While this news is undoubtedly another blow to

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I have written several articles lately announcing the return of profitable flipping conditions in Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas has led the nation in foreclosures since the real estate bubble burst approximately three years ago, and we have seen our home prices plummet to $0.30 on the dollar or less. Simultaneously, this wave of foreclosures has created a large demand for rental properties as former

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I have come across a very exciting niche in the Las Vegas Real estate market that is creating a win-win-win scenario for me, my short term funding investors, and the “end-user” investor buying our properties. Over the last several months, we have completed 10 deals and have had terrific (and fully documented) results on all of them.So what am I doing?First a little background: Over the last

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As baby boomers mature and reach retirement age, building has accelerated in mild climates worldwide to meet the coming demand for retirement housing. Costa Rica was one such locale that has experienced tremendous growth in the last several years as it has exceptional year round weather and is one of the safest countries in the world. Recently, however, the global economic downturn, coupled

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Announcing a New FormatFor those of you that may have missed it, Wednesday night's Real Estate Insider Club meeting was outstanding. We have changed the format of the meeting and we're getting rave reviews on the new structure. That being said, Wednesday night marked our last meeting at the Orleans as we are updating our club venue to Tommy Bahamas Restaurant in the new Town Square Las Vegas on

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We had another successful turnout this month at the Real Estate Insider Club. After our regular pre-meeting networking session we kicked things off on time at 7 PM.I began by discussing how I go about finding cash buyers for about 85% of my deals vs. 85% of most deals in town being financed with a mortgage put in place. Over the last couple of months I’ve been selling foreclosures in the

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When investing in foreclosures, understanding the lifecycles and different types of foreclosures—as well as knowing which type is hot at the moment and why—is crucial to choosing the right time to buy in order to maximize the potential of your investment and reduce risk. Within the circle of foreclosures there are three basic categories to recognize: 1. buying before the foreclosure auction, 2.

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Jack Nicklaus, legendary golf professional and world renowned golf course designer, recently visited his signature course in progress at Seaside Mariana Spa & Golf Resort in San Rafael Del Sur, Nicaragua. Seaside Mariana is a 923-acre oceanfront resort community on Nicaragua’s pristine Pacific Coast, and is quickly becoming the most exclusive and most desired resort community in the

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Recently I was invited to be a guest on Financial Lifeline, a nationally syndicated radio talk show hosted by Carl Lacey and John March. I was thrilled to update listeners on what is happening with the housing market, primarily here in Las Vegas. With foreclosed homes hitting the market at 50 cents on the dollar now is the time to get in on amazing foreclosure opportunities in the Las Vegas area.

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Attention Investors, Realtors, Vacationers, Golfers and Recreation Enthusiasts:I just returned from Cancun Mexico and am thrilled to be a part of and bring to you an exciting new project that is being introduced.This multi-faceted concept has three primary elements that are quite attractive. The first element includes an investor side to it (profit, equity gain, and positive cash flow), the

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As you all know Charlotte, NC is one of the few hot, viable markets left in the United States for growth, cash flow, and appreciation in real estate. It has a great mix of job growth and according to United Van Lines, it is number one in the nation for people moving into the area.Because of our relationship with the builders, our track record of sales to investors who are buying in the Charlotte

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From 2002 to 2004 prices for homes in Las Vegas were low and properties cash flowed. Prices skyrocketed into 2006 and have since come back down between 30 – 50%. If you are a real estate investor investing in single family homes once again you can get positive cash flow in Las Vegas. If you are looking to buy as a first time buyer or owner occupant you can get a home for near 50% of what it was

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Than Merrill founder of CT Homes LLC and star of A & E's hit T.V. show "FLIP THIS HOUSE" is the king of marketing when it comes to finding under valued properties. Than is one of the most successful investors in the nation and is currently buying around 10 properties a month (both single family and multi-family). Over the past 3 years Than has purchased over 260 homes and multi-family

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