Let’s take an example of what you can do with your 401K.  Let’s say you have $200,000 in your company’s mutual fund.  You transfer the whole account into a self-directed IRA.  Then you decide you want to buy a property for $250,000 and get a mortgage on it.  Assuming you are allowed by ... Read More »

I was sitting in the sauna a few weeks back, chatting with a fella who had just liquidated his 401k because he was sick and tired of the performance and so he decided to take action and buy an income property to improve his chances on higher returns.  He was looking forward to the benefits of property ownership like ... Read More »

Top 10 Real Estate Blogs in 2010 1. RISMedia http://rismedia.com 2. Irvine Housing Blog http://www.irvinehousingblog.com 3. The Phoenix Real Estate Guy http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com 4. Real Estate Opinion MAG -Agent Genius http://agentgenius.com 5. Housing Doom http://housingdoom.com 6. Real Estate Investing For Real ... Read More »

A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.    --Albert Einstein Happy Labor Day & see you at the auction! Megan ... Read More »

The national, 30-year fixed-mortgage rate (FRM) slightly decreased from a week earlier, setting a new record low average of 4.26%, according to the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace weekly update. This is down 0.03% from last week and 0.02% below the previous record low.

Regionally, 30-year rates vary, but the majority ... Read More »

Have you ever felt that we are living in a fast forward world? If you have ever known anyone that’s a stock day trader, you certainly know what I’m talking about. Stress City! But commercial real estate is a much different animal than the stock market. For one, it certainly does not need twenty-four hour news ... Read More »

The Case for Economic Optimism Takes Time...And Effort  
As we make our way through the seven year down cycle in real estate prices amid the worst recession since WWII, we find ourselves in uncharted waters. With the sub-prime meltdown that few foresaw,   a humdinger of a recession that was due to happen ... Read More »

Not all real estate auctions are alike.  As a matter of fact, strategies for buying at auction differ depending on what type of auction you are attending.  Today I will describe how to prepare for an REDC auction.  In other articles I will talk about Sheriff's sales or Trustee sales/auctions.   Below is ... Read More »

How to Bid Web Demonstration on Auction.com & REDC's Website ... Read More »

Procrastination on Foreclosures May Backfire By Jeff Horwitz and Kate Berry Ever since the housing collapse began, market seers have warned of a coming wave of foreclosures that would make the already heightened activity look like a trickle.
The dam would break when moratoriums ended, teaser rates expired, ... Read More »