Real estate investment on the island of Koh Samui Koh Samui, Thailand’s number one tropical island destination with its own international airport, creates an ideal platform for any property investor. Renowned for being an internationally known world-class vacation destination, it not only provides a plethora of nationalities, but also opportunities for lucrative real estate investments. While most interest has traditionally […]

The Internet is one of the best tools of all time for real estate investors. It is the best place to perform due diligence. This is especially true for investors located in counties where property tax lists are available online. If your county’s property records are available online, you can quickly find out who owns the property, when it was […]

Online rent collection Today’s landlords, property managers, and renters expect everything to be convenient, simple, and fast. It’s very stressful for busy renters to keep up with bill payments, stand in line at banks, keep track, and make sure they’re not charged for insufficient funds. For this reason, it is essential to have an online payment system. An online rent […]

Considering the rapid rise in home prices in recent years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay a real estate broker to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the range of four to seven percent. According to the 2004 National Association of Realtors® (NAR) […]

My ad said “Mobile Home For Sale – Will Finance” and the phone kept ringing. Some of the callers didn’t even bother to ask what the asking price or interest rate was. Most of them were interested in only two things: “How much does it cost and how much per month”? These are the kind of people who will make […]

Contract drafting is a paralyzing fear in real estate investing for investors buying or selling property. The usual thinking is that if the investor misses something very important, the deal will be lost, they may be liable for large sums of money if the deal doesn’t work out, or they will be doing something illegal and they won’t even know […]

With the winter months comes the cold. Here are some “winterizing” tips and procedures to help protect your carpet cleaning equipment from freeze damage. Tip 1: Always pay attention to your daily local weather forecast. Not winterizing your equipment just because of one forgetful night of sub-zero temperatures can cost you hundreds of dollars in freeze damage repairs and downtime. […]

If you want to invest in real estate, there are a few simple things to keep in mind to be successful as an investor. Real estate or property investors need to buy and manage real estate in order to make a profit through the rental and sale of properties. Those who do not have enough cash on hand will find […]

While it’s not always recommended, it’s definitely possible to sell your home on your own—in other words, without a real estate agent. By being organized and following the steps below, you can potentially save 2-3% on real estate agent commissions. At the average home price, this means savings between $3,000 and $4,500! Now, keep in mind: This will mean spending […]

There are times when a real estate attorney is extremely helpful in managing the ownership of your property. Although many real estate transactions are handled through real estate agents, there are times when the knowledge base of these representatives is simply not adequate. Real estate agents typically attend training for less than a year, while lawyers must attend law school […]