http://www.controltoflip.com/wp ControlToFlip.com is a site I created to share my experiences as a real estate investor. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:05:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Those who have taken a shot at real estate investing know that it’s not as easy as the informational material make it seem; especially in a tough economy.  In a tough economy, finding distress properties is easy, acquiring them and finding a buyer is more difficult.  In a flourishing economy, ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=71 A buyers list is about networking and making connections. With this list, you are highly likely to make money in real estate investing.   Some investors make the mistake of starting off investing in real estate by looking for the properties first.  Although you can do that and I have for ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=70 Do you ever have to tell yourself that sometimes?  I know I do.  I’m not yelling at you, I’m talking to myself! ;-) Folks, I try to keep it real and I don’t always feel like I’m doing all the things that are necessary to be on top of my ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=68 So a couple days ago I posted the article about 30 year fixed rates still being low. I was thinking about that afterwards, realizing that really isn’t what we need for fixing and flipping properties.  Also, do these rates apply to investors which is a BIG no!  So that really ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=67 I wanted to give the community an update that I’ve changed the site name from JerseyGirlFlipHouses.com to ControlToFlip.com. I chose to do this because I wanted the web community to know that my experiences as an investor is not just for my fellow Jerseyians but for whoever wants to invest ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=66 Mortgage rates are still affordable.  This is definitely the time to purchase.  I hope you all are still investing in real estate!  The economy is slow but this is still a great market for real estate deals.  It's a struggle to always have the right ingredients together (credit, money, location, price, ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=65 When estimating your rehab budget do you account for security?  If not, you should think twice.  I’ve learned that it pays to secure the house.  Even if you are in a nice neighborhood but especially if you are in the rougher side of town.  There is just something about vacant ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=64 Here is a good excerpt about real estate in this seemingly negative market. Prospective is key in everything you do and being positive is a great step towards being successful in real estate. I am sure you’ve heard the expression, “Attitude is everything.” This is very true. Right now, it’s simply your ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=63 It’s a new year and a new day in Real Estate! As you all know I’m working on a new construction project. After much consideration and table talk with my lawyer, engineer and architect, I decided to build condos. I can fill you in on the details later but the ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=61 Hello Fellow Investors! The last couple of months have been a bit crazy for me. Mostly because the holidays are around and I’ve been with family and friends. Also because I’m taking on a lot more short sales and moving forward with the new construction project I’m working. But as ... http://www.controltoflip.com/wp/?p=60