Negotiating: Selling The Seller
Article by Larry Goins A week never goes by that someone doesn’t say to me "how did you find this deal". It is very rare that I "find" a deal. You have to look at a lot of properties and make a lot of offers to buy a property. I always make my first offer over the phone, on the first call. I believe that if your not ashamed of your first offer, its too high. You can...
Read More10 Questions To Ask A Remodeling Contractor
Article by Larry Goins 1. Are you licensed? Most states require contractors, even sub-contractors to be licensed. Make sure your contractor is properly licensed. Anyone can say they are licensed. Make the contractor prove it by either showing you the license or giving you a copy of it. Remember to check the expiration date. Being licensed is the law. If a contractor cannot produce a valid...
Read More11 Secrets To Choosing A Remodeling Contractor
Article by Larry Goins Secret #1: You cannot always rely on the Better Business Bureau to determine whether a contractor is qualified or not Many people feel that if the Better Business Bureau does not have any complaints against a company, they must be a reputable firm. Unfortunately this just is not true. You cannot rely on the Better Business Bureau to determine whether you are dealing...
Read MoreAn Easy Guide To Flipping Houses
Article by Larry Goins There are many lucrative options for getting started in the real estate without going through the process of becoming a real estate agent. Although becoming a real estate agent is an excellent option for making money in real estate, it is not an option that is feasible for everyone. Aside from becoming a real estate agent, one of the most basic ways to make money in the...
Read MoreCommon Sense Asset Protection
Article by Larry Goins I wanted to share a few ideas about asset protection to help you on your way to success in your investing career. You don’t have to be rich to start thinking about and implementing asset protection strategies. It is better to start and get in the habit while the amounts are small. This is similar to tithing. Tithing is much easier if you start while the amounts are...
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