Archive for March, 2009

The first clue to find good deals is the local newspaper (the property). Simply search for properties that are listed directly by owners who want to avoid paying commissions to brokers. Since the owner is saving the Commission would otherwise have to pay the broker, they would probably be able to offer a lower price for you and be more open to negotiations. You can also put your own ‘Wanted’ ad in local newspapers. Similarly, you can use the Internet to look for ways to real estate investment. Actually, that’d be surprised how many real estate investment opportunities that are able to find on the Internet. Not only that, seeking investment opportunities in real estate (real estate sale) is much easier than anywhere else.

Another good way to hunt down the real estate investment opportunities is to use the services of realtors. Some people use agents real estate as their first (and perhaps the point), only contact for real estate investment opportunities. Estate acts as an information clearinghouse for people seeking to buy the property. In fact, many sellers believe more comfortable to sell their property by listing with real estate agents.

Multiple listings service is a good way to find investment opportunities in real estate. Since the book multiple listings are provided for real estate agents, and not the general public (unless you luck), the cream (good investment opportunities in real estate), would have been taken before going to the book. The key here is to search for listings that expired and was not converted to an agreement.

Another good way to get a property, is a good investment property, is looking for seizures by banks / VA / FHA or to visit a public auction. Usually you can get a good deal here. Divorce is another good opportunity for property investment.