en-us http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com The Creative Investor http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/images/tcibutton.gif http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1508.html http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1508.html I recently got off the phone with a seller. The deal involved a property in a neighborhood I really like. There was decent cash flow $200 and this was the bread and butter type of deal I like to close. I didnt get the deal. One of the funny things about this business is how sellers will appear motivated at first and then when you talk to them the next time their story completel... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:30:34 EDT http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1507.html http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1507.html To truly make serious cash in this business you should always make every seller an irresistible offer. This incredible offer starts with the first impression you make with a seller, which is usually your marketing piece. Is your marketing piece so unique that the seller is going to call you versus every other investor whos sent them a letter also? I know my marketing pieces are, because I dont ... Tue, 9 Mar 2010 07:46:20 EST http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1506.html http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1506.html When I first started in this business I was doing deals in Baltimore, MD and in Stafford, VA. Now, I live in Oakton, VA which is right in the middle of both places. Baltimore is about an hour north and Stafford is about 45 minutes south. And when I was a newbie I did a ton of driving because I didnt plan out my routes. I would meet with one seller in the morning in Baltimore and then drive 2 hour... Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:21:09 EST http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1505.html http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1505.html Yes, sometimes it is smart to reduce your rents. And I just recently reduced the rent on one of my rental properties. Let me explain how this came about and why I did it. I have a townhouse in Fredericksburg, VA and I have had excellent tenants in there for the last two years. This townhouse is in my buy and hold portfolio so I dont plan on selling this place for 30 years or so. ... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:31:41 EST http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1504.html http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/Articles1504.html With the Tax Sales in the State of Missouri being in August, many people are asking: What happens at the Tax Sale? Can I get a good Deal? What do I need to do? So lets take a look at the Basics of the Tax Deed Sale and if you are in the Kansas City are, be sure to attend the August 11th Meeting at the Overland Park Marriott. ... Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:18:17 EST