The Realities of Real Estate Investing

As everyone knows, infomercials and other marketing venues claim that real estate investing (REI) is easy, foolproof and that anyone and their mother can do it.  Though REI is not the most difficult concept in the world to grasp, it is definitely not for everyone - especially the unprepared!  Below is an article I found with some generic tips for young investors interested in real estate.  The article is pretty short, but does hit the nail on the head for a number of the points that it makes.  Definitely worth a look for those interested in REI.

Find the article HERE.

Portfolio Management For The Under-30 Crowd

The stock market can be very confusing and choosing the right stocks can be tricky for investors of any age.  As a young investor myself, I found out early that my portfolio had to be different from my parents in order to *hopefully* avoid some of the same mistakes that they made in their investing.  Young investors have many options in this market, but it can be very difficult to either begin or decide what to do once you have begun investing.  The article below concentrates on the portfolio management and the beginning stages of a young investor's career.  I hope you enjoy it!  Let me know any comments or concerns that you have.

Find the article HERE.

A 7-Day Plan for Aspiring Real Estate Investors

Today, I found an action plan for all young investors looking to buy their first investment property.  Real Estate Investing is an amazing avenue to acquire and build wealth and there has not been a better time to egin investing than today's market.  However before you jump into the market, read through the tips in this article and make sure you do things right. 


Find the article HERE.



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5 Steps To Take Care Of Prior To Buying Real Estate For The First Time

Though this article may not be directly about investing, I feel it is a good read for any students, young investors or anyone else looking to buy their first home or investment property. Though not all of these will apply to everyone, in general they are steps everyone should take to ensure the smoothest possible transition from renter / basement dweller to a homeowner. Let me know what you all think.

Find the article HERE.

Wall Street Faces a Grim Third Quarter

As a young investor, I am always looking for news on real estate, stocks and other investment vehicles.  Today, I present to you an article I found on Business Week's web site.  This article discusses the grim future that Wall Street is facing with the drops in trade volume recently.  These weak trade volumes and activity reports suggest the potential for a devastating third quarter on Wall Street.  Read the full article below for more information.

Find the article HERE.

Flipping Houses Tips

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Today I have some information about flipping houses.  This article includes tips and tricks for young investors who are looking into buying real estate with the intention of fixing and flipping it.  Though it takes some money to do, flipping properties is a time-tested way for investors to build operating capital to fund longer-term investing options or to make a decent living.

Flipping properties has become even more popular in today's down market.  The low prices of properties and the number of distressed foreclosures on the market have given an excellent opportunity for young investors and new investors to jump into the market and begin for a fraction of the price that a better market may allow for.

Informative Article About the 50-2 Rule to RE Investing

Real Estate Investing (REI) is all about the numbers.  There are specific ratios, values and rules that must be followed if an investor wants to see cash flow in a property - and let's face it... if a property does not cash flow it is not worth your time.  Though I intend to elaborate on these ratios and rules later, I found an interesting article that I had to share with you all.  I look forward to your comments and suggestions.

Find the article HERE.