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Sacramento County Real Estate Statistics:   April 2007 compared to April 2008 April 2007                                                            April 2008 For Sale:  8898                                                     For Sale:  8096 Sold:  886                                            ...

Real Estate Investors Business Action Plan As an investor you need a Business Plan.  A plan that keeps you focused and gives you direction.  Here is one example of a step you should do when developing a Business Plan as an Investor: Go to an Office Supply store and buy a street map of your local ...

What are the KEY elements that make any Real Estate Market a Profitable one? I will have several writings about this topic.  It will amaze you that you can invest in Real Estate in any market and still make a profit.  I will unveil the secrets.  Stay tuned to make that discovery.  We will have to...

FINDING THE MONEY TO INVEST It is wise to become pre-approved before you begin shopping.  You'll know the maximum mortgage you qualify for, and you'll have greater leverage when you make an offer (pre-approvals are as good as cash). Don't forget to think about some creative financing options.  R...

CHOOSING AN INVESTMENT STATEGY Buy and Hold:  This is a good starting point for beginning real estate investors.  You purchase the investment property with the sole intention of renting it, but in order for it to make sense it must generate cash flow. Buy Low and Sell High:  With this strategy, ...

Thinking of Investing in Real Estate?  What the Pros Know! How to Take Advantage of The Best Possible Investment - Real Estate Investing in real estate, whether you've decided to become a landlord or to obtain a  property to "fix and flip," can be quite lucrative - as long as you take the proper ...