Can anyone explain how probate real estate investing works?

Posted March 30th, 2009

aston4587 asked: Hello
I have been reading about some real estate courses where they say that probate real estaet investing work sbecause the heirs are motivated to sell to pay of any property debts and will sell quickly for huge discount.
My question is why don’t they just list it with an agent?
If it’s such a discount [...]

What do I need to know to start my real estate investing?

Posted March 30th, 2009

goodnews1o4 asked: I would like to watch some DVD’s on how to start real estate investing.
What to buy, How to buy, Etc…
I need a recomendation for a good DVD.

How can I find funding through grants or loans for real estate investing?

Posted March 26th, 2009

contingentlaw asked: I am doing research on starting in real estate investing. I have heard that grants or loans are available from government or other sources to buy, rehab, or otherwise start in real estate investing. Where can I find out about these?

Is there any organization out there that can teach me real estate investing ?

Posted March 26th, 2009

missthankyou asked: I really would like to get into real estate investing. However, I do not have a mentor. I wish I knew someone who started with nothing and now is a productive real estate investor. I see info out there about becoming a real estate agent but nothing on how to become a real [...]

Would a minor in finance help me in the field of Real Estate Investing?

Posted March 25th, 2009

bigmerk92 asked: I am a criminal justice major at my college but I plan on getting involved in real estate investing as well. I have taken courses from the Trump institute and the Robert Allen institute. I was wondering if a minor in finance would help me in this field? The courses are intro and [...]

Can anyone recommend some good real estate investing / personal finance books?

Posted March 23rd, 2009

Thinker Dan asked: 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?

Is it really possible for me to start real estate investing from outside the state you want to invest in?

Posted March 14th, 2009

mytfyne79 asked: I am currently deployed to Iraq and I have been wanting to start investing in real estate for sometime now, and I would like to get started from out here if at all possible. When I go back to the states in December, I still won’t be going back to that state that [...]

where/how can I register a business in Canada strictly for real estate investing liability protection?

Posted March 12th, 2009

gordons_19 asked: I am looking to expand real estate investing into a more full time business, so I would like to register a business, but for my personal asset protection only. I will not have office space or employees so I don’t need a fancy business registration; I am only looking for help in setting [...]

what are some good books or web sites to teach me how to get started in real estate investing?

Posted March 11th, 2009

superlacop asked: I plan on investing in real estate in the next few years. Right now I want to school myself on how it’s done. Any a good references?

Real Estate Investing / Owning Rental Property - How do I get Started?

Posted March 8th, 2009

Bright Future Penguin asked: I am very interested in making money in real estate. I would like to learn what, if any, difference there is between real esate investing, and owning rental property. Also, how do I get started and make a profit rather than messing up the process and losing my money? [...]