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The Age-Old Question: Which Real Estate Investment is Best?

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: October 13, 2009

This question of “which is best” begs for a simple straight-forward answer.  Unfortunately, when you consider the many variables (and, therefore possible answers) at work here, it soon becomes apparent that an an iterative process of several answers to several questions is in order.  So, the answer to the big question becomes merely the sum [...]

CO-2 Detectors Now Mandatory in Colorado.

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: July 2, 2009

If you are a Buyer, Seller or Investor, you are affected by HB 1091 which became law on July 1.  This law now mandates that Carbon Monoxide detectors be installed in the majority of homes.  The law is the result of outcry surrounding a couple of well publicized, tragic deaths in the past year.  Since [...]

Your Investment Style – Tire Kicker or Deal Maker?

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: May 22, 2009

Over the years, we’ve learned that many of our fellow real estate investors tend to share common characteristics which are predictive of success (and lack thereof) in this business. Two of the more common “types” of players in this game are what we call tire kickers and deal makers.

Tire Kicker

Deal Maker

Looks at dozens of properties [...]

Denver Does It Again — Heads Top Five Cities List

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: May 22, 2009

List?  Which list?  Well, in case you were living under a rock and missed it, the big news this week was noted Real Estate Guru, Barbara Corcoran’s Top 5 list of cities poised to recover quickest from the downturn.  Perched atop that list was our fair city, besting the likes of perennial “top list” inhabitants [...]

How to Get Started in RE Investing? Try a “Convert to Rental”.

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: May 19, 2009

If you are looking to buy your first home, here are some ideas to consider.  A home gives you a place to live, pride of ownership, tax deductions, and with a little planning, it can become an additional retirement tool.  Of course, you will want your home to fit your needs, but also consider some [...]

You Paid How Much to Learn about Real Estate Investing?

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: April 28, 2009

I talk to way too many novice investors who have spent CRAZY money to learn real estate investing. They spend their hard earned money to go to seminars, buy tapes, and read books just to get MORE excited about, guess what, buying MORE tapes and books.
Don’t get me wrong, education is a beautiful [...]

Bailout Spawns “Phishing Phrenzy”

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: September 28, 2008

Times like these seem to foster criminal activity.  And, the criminal community being ever-watchful for that next great “scam”, now has their eye on the 2008 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (“the Bailout”) for that next great source of treasure.  Fearing that consumers – anxious and angry – are ripe pickings, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a consumer [...]

Real Estate Investing – the Next Step

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: January 11, 2008

This advanced class will take the experienced investor to the next level. You will learn how to plan for your retirement with real estate, how to determine the income you will need, and how to create wealth. Students will learn to answer such questions as: How long should you hold a property? Should you sell, [...]

Profitable Real Estate Investing

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: January 11, 2008

Learn how to Increase your income with rental properties and create wealth for retirement. This course will help you figure out which real estate option is best for you – commercial or residential? Learn how to get 15% or more on your money. We will walk you through how to buy HUD?s and foreclosures, 1031 [...]

Managing Your Rentals

Posted by: Bart Schroeder on: December 11, 2007

During this class you will review the “do’s” and “don’ts” of dealing with tenants and find out how inexpensive professional property management can be. This class will cover the following topics: how to evict tenants, maintaining a pool of qualified service people, why a good lease is your best friend, how to keep your property [...]


 

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