Sunday, April 25, 2010

Investors help Tax Payers


I was reading an Associated Press story that the government is beginning to look at investors in a favorable light. They feel investors have the money to buy in the distressed markets, because they have liquid cash.

Wow, government finally found out that hard working people, (investors) may be good for this market. I can tell you without any hesitation that is true.

Investors take no money from the taxpayers, therefore, unlike the car companies and the banks, the taxpayers have no liability. Investors go into these homes and take all the risk. They have to buy homes in most cases "as-is". That means no guarantees or promises from the seller.

Investors usually remodel the home and get the property back to paying taxes and rebuild the equity. That is a model for success. You ask why? It puts contractors and construction workers back to work. Contractors usually keep all homes in budget. Then banks can loan on these great properties, and the whole economy gets moving again.

Who would run the projects better in the end? An investor or Uncle Sam? I say the investor. It is their money and they will most likely be watching it closely.

Sure real estate crashed and the banks suffered. But so did the investors that had put a lot of money in rehabs. Investors helped the market then and they can help the market now.

One last thought..... Always consider who you are dealing with when it comes to investing. Look at their resume and check out what experience they have. Also, make sure they are currently investing too. Be careful of those who operate under the premise of "Do what I say, not what I do".

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Brett young
Valley Realty
Owner/ CEO Roof Top Investment
Real Estate Investment

Sunday, April 18, 2010

You really need to learn the internet for real estate


I talked to 4 Realtors this week, who are struggling in this economy. The only thing each one has in common is that they do not have a strong business. Most just wait for the phone to ring. So, as a result, they have no money coming in Thur commissions.

I quickly learned 4 years ago, as my business was starting to struggle, I needed to change my way of thinking. I enrolled in a program that taught me how to market. I easily learned not only how important the Internet is for my business, but also learned how to use it. The tools are limitless and most are free.

Here is the one I found most helpful: It took me a about 6 months to launch my own website. I now get 500-1500 hits a week and paid close to nothing for it.

I tried the so called web experts, but quickly found out that they really don't know much about business, particularly, my business. AND they charge a fortune.

Podcasts are another great way to learn about Internet marketing. I listen to "Hubspot" and "Help My Business Sucks". There are, of course, many more available, and most are free. Pick up a Ipod, set up an account, (totally free) and start learning. I play mine in the car and while I'm in the shower. I get a ton of ideas to promote my business this way.

In case your wondering, I have sold 30+ properties so far this year. Yea, it works!

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Brett young
Valley Realty
Owner/ CEO Roof Top Investment
Real Estate Investment
www.rooftopprofitmax.com

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Is every Client a good client?


I had a meeting with a potential investor. They told me that they had limited money far to short to invest. I did not take that client because of there limited finances.

I saw the future with that client. They had the heart but did not have the finances. If a deal went longer than expected that client would really be in a financial pinch. That would create a lot of stress for them and for my company.

When you are looking at a potential client make sure they fit your type of investment. I also want to make sure they understand the time lines. You should let them know how long the project will take and make sure that they agree with it.

Giving your client a full disclosure of the events that will be happening with there property also helps you in the long run. This way of doing business lets you know what will be expected of you and your system.

As my company grows I am consistently changing the type of clients I prefer. The old saying customers are always right my be true, but having the right clients for your system will help you be right also.

Having clients that fit your system will make you a ton of money. If problems do arise and they will, having the right type of clients is very important to your company.

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Brett young
Valley Realty
Owner/ CEO Roof Top Investment
Real Estate Investment

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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Monday, April 5, 2010

Is Buying CD and Tapes for Real Estate Investing Work?


I talked to a lady at my last meeting that had went to a well known guru's free seminar. This event was only a advertisement for their CD program that helped you master real estate investing.

The programs according to this lady cost $50k. Wow that is a lot of money isn't it. No problem though they will show you how to get a credit card and charge it. I would question that kind of advice to get into investing.

My point to all this is that when your looking at investing in real estate why not buy a property or two with a company that deals in that type of real estate. Example I offer properties that start at $15.000 remodeled. They come complete with construction and property management that will get your cash flow going quickly.

The advantage to this system is that you can learn while you earn. What's better a $50,000 credit card bill or $700 a month in cash flow and $40,000+ in equity.

The next question to me would be are they still buying that type of real estate or are they just selling old information. This market changes almost daily and you need to know that information to make an intelligent decision on investment real estate. That's why I invented rooftopprofitmax.com we give you the information for free. We have grown to $50,000 a month in rental receipts and $2.2 million in equity.

So when you looking at getting into real estate investing think about the cost of each program. Then make sure they are still doing what they are teaching, and they should have a way for you to actually buy investment properties through their system. Make sure you don't buy old information. Brett Young Valley Realty