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It’s possible to make good money in the real estate industry through wholesaling houses. Some real estate gurus teach wholesaling as a way to get wealthy without capital. Generally, real estate wholesaling can be a great business. However, it’s not easy and it requires an investment of time and effort.

With the right systems and processes in place, even a beginner can learn how to wholesale houses profitably. So, let’s dive in.

• What Is Wholesaling Houses?
• How Does Wholesaling Houses Work?
• Is Wholesaling Houses Legal?
• Do I Need A License to Wholesale Houses?
• What Does A Wholesale Real Estate Investment Company Do?
• What Types of Property Can I Wholesale?
• How To Make Money Wholesaling Houses
• Wholesaling vs Flipping Homes (Rehabbing Houses)
• How To Start Wholesaling Houses
• Is Wholesaling Real Estate Worth It?
• Pros And Cons Of Wholesaling Houses
• Where Can I Find Houses To Wholesale?
• How To Get A House Under Contract For Wholesaling
• What Are Wholesaling Exit Strategies...

If you are eager to start making money in real estate quickly, real estate wholesaling might be the solution for you. Wholesaling is the perfect way for individuals to get their feet wet in the real estate investing industry.

Wholesaling is an opportunity to make quick cash without the hassle of buying properties and taking possession of them. Although, with any new business opportunity there are pros and cons to the process so doing your research is essential.

If you are passionate about how you too can take this leap of opportunity, follow along as we will teach you how to wholesale real estate step by step!

• What Is Wholesale Real Estate Investing?
  
• How To Wholesale Real Estate Step By Step?
• How To Wholesale Real Estate With No Money?
• Is Wholesaling Real Estate Easy?
• Is Wholesaling Real Estate Legal?
• Can You Wholesale Real Estate Without A License?
• Pros And Cons Of Wholesaling Real Estate
• Wholesale Real Estate: FAQ
• How To Create Win-Win-Win Scenarios When Wholesaling Real...

If you’ve been in the real estate industry for a while, then you’ve most likely heard of “Real Estate Comps.”  If you haven’t heard of “Real Estate Comps,” then it’s time to get fully acquainted right now!

What you are about to learn in this article will teach you several different things, like how to find comps in your area or neighborhood, how to find comps without a realtor, how to look up comps online for free, and the Comp Criteria we use at Real Estate Skills. The Real Estate Skills Comp Criteria has been responsible for accurately analyzing property & generating millions in real estate investing profits for years.

By the end of this article, you’ll be able to find real estate comps to determine the value of any house, and you will fully understand the principles that the best real estate investors in the world use to determine home value estimates.

Whether you are a Real Estate Wholesaler, Fix &...

Private money lenders play a crucial role in the modern real estate industry. But, who are they? How do you find private money lenders? How do you get a private money lender to give you a loan for purchasing a real estate investment property? These are some of the questions that this article answers!

• What Is A Private Money Lender?
• What Is A Private Money Loan?
• How Do Private Money Lenders Work?
• Do Private Money Lenders Need To Be Licensed?
• Is Private Money Lending Legal?
• Will Private Money Lenders Do A Loan With No Money Down?
• How Are Private Money Loans Structured For Real Estate Investments?
• What Interest Rates Do Private Money Lenders Charge In Real Estate?
• How Do I Get Private Money Loans For Real Estate Investing?
• How To Find Private Money Lenders For Residential Real Estate Deals?
• What Do Private Money Lenders Look For?
• Will Private Real Estate Investors Work With Me If I Have Little To No Experience?
• Are There Private Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit?
• Will Private Money...

As a real estate investor, you’ll want to stick to certain principles that will give you a leg up against your competition. Abiding by these rules will not only raise your chances of achieving financial freedom, but will increase the speed, precision, and accuracy with which you make your decisions. This will free up more time for other profitable opportunities.

One such rule is the Maximum Allowable Offer Formula (MAO Formula) - a rule that will surely make you a better and more effective real estate investor.

• What Does MAO Mean in Real Estate?
• What Is The MAO Formula?
• How To Calculate The Maximum Allowable Offer?
• What Is The MAO Wholesale Formula?
• Can You Use The MAO Formula For House Flipping?
• How To Create A Maximum Allowable Offer Spreadsheet
• Final Thoughts

What Does MAO Mean in Real Estate?

The Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO) is a tried-and-true calculation real estate investors use to determine the price they would like to...

Brandon is in his young twenties & had zero real estate experience when he joined the Pro Wholesaler VIP Program by Real Estate Skills. Now, with zero experience & with spending $0 in marketing, Brandon made $12,000 on his first wholesale real estate deal!

In this interview you will learn:

- How Brandon went from knowing nothing about real estate & wholesaling to making $12,000 on his first wholesale real estate deal!

- How he was able to wholesale a house with only a laptop and phone

- How he was skeptical about wholesaling real estate at first, but not anymore

- How we smash the misconception that finding cash buyers for your wholesale deals is difficult (Brandon found all the cash buyers he needed in just 5 days)

- How he found his first properties to wholesale on the MLS

- How he got access to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)

- How Brandon submitted 15 wholesale offers, got 2 wholesale deals under contract, and closed one of them for $12,000,...

Hey Real Estate Skills Community!  Here's my podcast interview from the Real Estate Time Freedom Show by Investor Fuse.  I share a ton of real estate golden nuggets like how to wholesale & flip houses on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)!  I also go deep into what makes a Pro Wholesaler versus an Amateur Wholesaler.  Enjoy & come learn the best ways to get started in real estate!

Here's a transcription of the video above:

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Carlos Zamora:              Awesome. Live now with new friend Alex Martinez. Thank you guys for checking out the Real Estate Time Freedom Show today by Investor Fuse, April 18th already. Alex Martinez is joining us. He is the Founder and CEO of www.realestateskills.com, a real estate education company providing coaching tools and resources to start a successful real estate business or career. He got started investing about eight...

How do you get money for real estate deals if traditional mortgage lenders do not work for your situation?  Consider getting a hard money loan to financing your next house flip, or other type real estate deal!  Learn all about hard money lending right now in this article!

What Is A Hard Money Loan?

A hard money loan is an asset-based loan and one of the options to consider when traditional lenders won’t finance your real estate deals.

A major factor that may affect your traditional loan approval is your income and credit history.  Lenders prefer candidates with a reputable loan repayment history.  That’s because repayment history demonstrates the ability of the consumer to repay a loan.

However, it’s apparent that having an income and an impressive credit score is not necessary a guarantee for loan approval.  Traditional loans have an invasive process and their approval takes a lot of time.  On the other hand, hard money lenders...

In real estate investing & wholesaling, having an up-to-date & legit proof of funds letter is a necessity! If you do not have this, then you are investing like an amateur! Every single wholesale and fix & flip deal I’ve ever completed have all had a Proof of Funds attached along with my offer. Having a Proof of Funds on each & every offer will significantly improve your chances of getting & closing the real estate deal! In this article, we’ll go over what exactly is a proof of funds letter for real estate, why you need it, and how to get it!

What Is A Proof of Funds Letter In Real Estate?

A Proof of Funds Letter (POF) is a letter, bank statement, PDF, screenshot, or other document showing that a person or company has the financial ability to close a real estate transaction. Essentially, it’s your “PROOF” that you can close the real estate deal.

I want you to think of the Proof of Funds like “the Golden Ticket,” because...

House flipping is becoming a popular trend in the modern real estate industry. The trend is attracting investors in huge numbers. Maybe you are thinking of joining the trade but still unsure on how to start flipping houses. If so, read on to learn everything you want to know about house flipping and how to get started.

What Is Flipping Houses?

There are varied definitions of flipping homes. However, it simply refers to an investment strategy where a real estate investor buys a property at a discount and improves it for sale at a higher price later. Flipping houses is a strategy for making quicker profits as opposed to buying, holding, & renting. Profits can be quite lucrative if the conditions in the real estate market are favorable.

House flippers often prefer buying homes that are old and distressed because such properties are easy to acquire at fairly cheaper prices, such as foreclosures or short sales. Thus, they present higher chances for investors to make a...