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if I want to be a real estate investor, should I major in business?
"NO"
why not?
No, but it'll help. The accounting and finance aspects will help a lot, and since you'll be pretty much an independent business for most purposes, the rest of the degree will come in handy as well.
They do have seperate and [...]

I have to do a project for a class where i have to propse a real estate investment project. I need to prove that the investment is physically and legally feasible. Any suggestions or ideas on things i could include to prove this?? The investment will be for the purpose of rental [...]

I have read Millionaire Real Estate Investor and Investing in Fixer Uppers. Also, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and currently reading The Richest Man in Babylon. The Four Hour Work Week is next on the list. Any other suggestions?
Dan;
Two books…
"How I Turned $1,000 Into Three Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time" by William Nickerson
This [...]

I want to get my real estate licenses, but I don’t have time to go to school. I would rather work for a company that will train me. If not, how do I go about getting my licenses in the least amount of time as possible?
Century 21 has always offered this. (i don’t work there)..

NY Real Estate/ Probate question?

Archived in the category: probate real estate
Posted by admin on 30 Nov 08 - 3 Comments

If a relative dies and leaves me her home. I am her niece but she left a living will with her wishes for me to have the home and a my name is principal on the mortgage, will it have to go probate before I can sell.
I'm not a New York lawyer, but do you [...]

How should I actually go about making money in real estate?
Invest for the long term, don't speculate.

What is the latest news on help for foreclosures?

Archived in the category: foreclosures
Posted by admin on 30 Nov 08 - 4 Comments

The gov has been working on a solution to help avoid foreclosures but I am having a tough time finding the latest news on what the plan is. Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
So far there are no plans that are not bail outs.
Bail outs will destroy the economy.
They need a plan to [...]

I am going to start investing in foreclosure properties. Where can I find listings for properties that are heading towards a foreclosure, or are already on an auction block?
There are several ways in which you may get a list of pre-foreclosures
#1. Buy a list from a list vendor (Everyone will have the same list)
#2. [...]

How To Succeed In The Money Game. Secrets To Success

Archived in the category: real estate secrets
Posted by admin on 29 Nov 08 - 0 Comments

Have you ever noticed all the online success options that are available today? How do you cut through the noise and make your living online? What are the secrets to success online? Getting focused and taking that first step is the hardest part. But, we see it every day, people just like you and [...]

Common Mistakes That Real Estate Investors Make

Archived in the category: real estate investor
Posted by admin on 29 Nov 08 - 0 Comments

Real estate investing requires long term considerations as its is neither easy to purchase nor easy to sell profitable properties quickly. As a result the impact of mistakes can be devastating on the personal finances of the investor. Since most real estate is funded with loans, mistakes can leave an investor responsible for [...]