If you’ve already figured out that foreclosure investing is the right way to make money in today’s market, congratulations- you’re one step ahead of most people investing in real estate. But when most people hear the term “foreclosure,” they immediately think “mortgage foreclosure”- what happens when people don’t pay their mortgages, and their homes are [...]
Entries from June 2009
Mortgage Foreclosures Or Tax Foreclosures – Which Investment Strategy Is Best?
Jun. 30th, 2009
Mortgage Foreclosure Investing Not Working? Go With Tax-Delinquent Property Instead
Jun. 30th, 2009
If you’re hoping to get your start in real estate investing, one of the first places you probably looked was mortgage foreclosures. You probably contacted (or tried to, anyway) owners of properties who were about to lose their homes due to non-payment of their mortgage. If you were lucky enough to get anyone to answer [...]
Tax Deed Auctions Seem Like THE Place To Get A Great Deal- Here’s Why They’re Not
Jun. 30th, 2009
It seems like every time you get up for a good ‘ole 3 a.m. snack these days and flip on the tv, you’re bombarded with a new real estate “guru” trying to convince you that the next big cash cow is buy properties at tax deed auction- that is, properties the government has seized for [...]
Where to Look for Real Estate Foreclosures
Jun. 30th, 2009
Many people may be under the impression that Lemoore foreclosures are listed in some top secret file somewhere that is locked behind mega passwords in a computer somewhere. The truth is that Lemoore foreclosures are relatively simple to find these days, and in light of the struggling housing market and the fact that it is [...]
Taxlien Investing/Tax Sale Investing – The Basics
Jun. 30th, 2009
So… you’re interested in investing in taxliens or deeds at tax sale. You’re one step ahead of the pack. I’m referring to the beginners chasing after mortgage foreclosures. Perhaps you’ve been there yourself recently, and are just now breaking into investing in tax delinquent property after getting sick to death of all the pitfalls you [...]
Los Angeles Bank Foreclosures Offer Tempting Investment Opportunities
Jun. 30th, 2009
If you have been prospecting to buy a nice home in beautiful surroundings, don’t hesitate to buy it from Los Angeles. This wonderful state offers you a vast opportunity to buy your dream house at a price you never thought of. The bank foreclosed homes are in their good shape in a cozy atmosphere at [...]
Tax Sales – The Latest Craze In Real Estate Investing
Jun. 30th, 2009
I’ve got news for ya, and I’m sorry to say that it’s not good news. If you’re just now looking into investing in tax delinquent property at tax sales, you may be too late to make any real money. If you don’t believe me, go ahead- attend an auction. You’ll be lucky if you can [...]
Deedgrabber – Tax Sale Investing Just Coined Its Newest Term
Jun. 30th, 2009
If this is the first time you’ve heard the term “deedgrabber” or “deed grabbing”, you’re not alone. However, you can bet dollars to donuts that within the next few years, it’ll become a household phrase– at least in the houses of real estate investors. It’s not a new method for obtaining property, but it has [...]
Property Investing – The Right Way, And The Wrong Way
Jun. 30th, 2009
If you’re considering making the move into property investing, either as a full-time job or just a way to build toward a secure future, there’s a right way, and wrong way to go about it. The fact that you’re reading and doing your research before taking that leap puts you one step ahead of most [...]
The Brentwood Neighborhood of Austin
Jun. 30th, 2009
The neighborhood of Brentwood in north central Austin was originally a cotton farm until about 75 years ago, when the City of Austin annexed the land and land was purchased to build a school, Brentwood Elementary, which opened in the early 1950s. Brentwood is the name used to refer to the area of Austin between [...]