Someone just posted in my Facebook Group that the banks are holding firm on their prices.  This may be true, especially some areas that are seeing significant price increases.  For example, one person I know did a rehab in Hayward, CA (near the Bay Area) and priced it...

I asked the question "Have you mode over 100 offers and still no real estate deal?" on the Rehabbing Remotely Facebook Page and asked who wanted to know how I got out of that trap.  I was astonished at the true numbers of people that responded and wanted to know how I...

I can no longer say I'm a newbie real estate investor since I've passed the 3 year mark of since my original real estate education from the high priced seminar industries. Unfortunately this brings the passing of the innocence of the new real estate investor.  I see...

A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from their own money or the money paid by subsequent investors, rather than from any actual profit earned by the individual or organization running the operation. The Ponzi scheme...

Eileen Stewart, my former co-shareholder-partner, has been inactive in Low-Tech Ventures, Inc. since approximately January 1, 2011.   She is passionate about horses and the value of their therapeutic relationship value with and recreational benefits for humans.  She...

For the last 2 1/2 years I've blogged as as a newbie real estate invesor.  I've shared my successes, challenges and frustrations.  Now all blog posts compiled into an eBook, it's available to you for easier reading.  This eBook contains all the blog posts from it's...

Karen Hanover, a self-proclaimed commercial real estate guru was arrested last February of "Impersonating an FBI Agent" as I reported here.  I am pleased to announce that she was found guilty of that crime and will be sentenced January 9, 2012.  She faces up to 3...

Have you had a real estate agent that has failed you? I have, and it took me months before I realized it.  Months of researching properties, evaluating the after repair value, sending offers, and then seeing these properties going into pending status.  I finally...

VIP Investors Field Trip-Bakersfield Podcast - We had a great turnout for the web-cast on the next VIP Investor Field Trip-Bakersfield. Some of the previous attendees were there to share their stories. This is a must do for any investor interested in investing outside...

I am delighted to announce the VIP Investor Field Trip-Bakersfield will happen ONE MORE TIME! All of the attendees that came in 

I absolutely LOVE my investors.  I've been blessed by some of the best and most patient cash investors and I  appreciate them immensely!  Not only that, I can give them a GREAT return on their investments. Some of my investors got a quick return on their investment:...

You don't want to find out about this when it's too late

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know until it's too late. I never like to shop for insurance, but I do get my typical "Builder's Risk" insurance for my rehabs.  They claim to have a 6 month coverage - certainly I can get each project rehabbed and sold within 6...

We had a great turnout for the web-cast on the next VIP Investor Field Trip-Bakersfield.  Some of the previous attendees were there to share their stories.  This is a must do for any investor interested in investing outside of their back yard, or in Bakersfield.Click...

Lisa Hoeflich is a California Real Estate Agent that likes to work with investors. Here in this interview she speaks about what to look for when choosing a Real Estate Agent for acquiring deals, and how to achieve the real win/win relationship with them. To listen,...

Brandon Leach is a contractor that likes to work with investors.  Here in this interview he speaks about what to look for in a contractor and how to protect yourself from getting ripped off.  To listen, just click on the title. If you want to hear this in iTunes:...

Oh the tangled web we weave, when we first practice to deceive... The lure of the almighty dollar is very tempting, sometimes so tempting that some people don't recognize legal and ethical boundaries, or somehow feel they are exempt from following the rules.  This is...

Some call it being in the right place at the right time, others call it God's plan, some call it coincidence.  And frankly I don't care what to call it, but I KNOW it sure feels good when it happens. Nobody is more determined than I am to making this real estate...

Found another GREAT deal in CA.  This one is ideal for cash flow.  Asking $65.5k, contractor bid came in at $10k, Rentometer shows rental rates at $1250/mo.  Not bad cash flow stats.  ARV at $105k.  Available late December. 3024 Richland, Rosamond, CA...

I do a lot of research on the internet as part of my due diligence. I've shared some neat tips and tricks with you, such as how to find your own comps, how to find what zip codes are the best for your next rehab investments and more. Not everyone is internet friendly...

When you can't use listing book, try ZipRealty.  It is totally free to sign up - no trial period - just free. Click here to go straight to ZipRealty for your free account.New blogs at http://jeannorton.com/blog2

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I have a deal in Austin right now that floored me. This cute little house in an older area of Austin showed up on the market. You know the area, where the land is worth $200k, and the house is worth about 30k. Here it was, a cute 2/1 that I wanted to make a into 3/2 -...

Problem: Banks insist on "Non-Assignable" clauses in the contract. • Solution: Form a "shell" LLC to make your offers. Once you get a deal accepted, sell the LLC to the other person for your $5k or $10k assignment and let them go to the closing table. The title...

Since selling our cute little house in Riverside, we've been making offers right and left. We got some accepted and they fell through for one reason or another, which is very frustrating for us. But right now we have 2 deals accepted in Austin, and still negotiating...

Since selling our cute little house in Riverside, we've been making offers right and left. We got some accepted and they fell through for one reason or another, which is very frustrating for us. But right now we have 2 deals accepted in Austin, and still negotiating...

The current foreclosure market gives investors the best opportunity for buying, fixing, and reselling properties for a profit. As a real estate investor, how do you know certain locations will yield a good profit?We were fortunate enough to find good foreclosure and...

I don't know how many times I've heard this, come to find out the fine print had some restriction, but this time it appears that us normal investors can finally rehab a property and immediately sell to an FHA buyer! Here is the link to the actual ruling: click here...

Hey all - I've been making offers right and left and not gotten a single nibble.  Nobody likes to hear about nothing, so I need some success stories! Please contact me - I want to interview you for our next podcast.  You can reach me at jean at lowtech-ventures dot...

We are just so excited about the next real estate adventure!  There are so many opportunities to choose from: California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and dare I say the F-word? Florida. One of the aspects I really like about the training we had was knowing the freedom to...

We're a little rusty in the technical department, but here's our first podcast.  Enjoy!New blogs at http://jeannorton.com/blog2

I am proud to say that Chapter 1 of our real estate flip is now completed. After the emotional ups and downs, the pride and the challenges, we can finally say our little house at 5679 Challen is now in the hands of a California family that never before thought they...

You've read the stories.  We've had our share of ups and downs with this experience.  (Oh, BTW, we did finally get our money.)  It was fun, it was frustrating, we had our highs, our lows, and plenty of challenges. 

OK, the property closed and was supposedly "funded" yesterday.  So I woke up early today, excited to see a big balance in our bank account. As I logged in with anticipation, I saw the same low balance that was there yesterday.  UGH!. So, I don't get it.  The buyers...

We knew when we negotiated with the bank to raise the extremely low appraisal estimate that we would risk delaying the closing, but I didn't realize how much! Now, we got a $14k advantage by doing the negotiations, so, the extra time it's taking is worth the wait, but...

This as been a stressful week for Eileen and me. As we last left off, we had a signed contract for our cute property on Challen for $10k higher than our asking price (minus $5k in closing costs). This was a good thing. Our only concern was how the FHA appraiser would...

Online Product Review - Armando's Cash Flow 2700 After watching the e-course, Cash Flow 2700 by Armando Montelongo, I am struck by the simplicity of the strategies he outlines, yet I understand why some people just don't "get it".When in the midst of a financial...