One of the most important traits of a real estate investor is having credibility. But as a beginner, how do you get home sellers, buyers, and lenders to trust you easily? Susan Lassiter-Lyons of TheInvestorInsights.com provides an answer to this question as she shares some hints and tips on how to establish credibility when you are just starting out in the real estate business. Check out Susan’s post and find out what these nifty pointers are.

It seems that now is also a good time to invest in international real estate. With real estate prices going down in many parts of the world, many industry experts are saying that it would be wise to buy investment properties overseas. But before you take such a big step, you should better read Patrick Riddle’s newest blog entry on MustKnowInvesting.com. In his latest post, he shared Jane Bakerson’s seven pointers for investing in international real estate. Read on to learn more.

It is no secret that great things happen because of a simple idea. Ideas prompt inventors to create useful gadgets and innovations. They also help artists, writers, and musicians create literary masterpieces and astounding works of art. In his latest post, Joe Stampone of AStudentOfTheRealEstateGame.com shares a nice essay written by Paul Graham. The essay is a great read for a real estate investor like you as it discusses how you can find solutions to hard problems by learning how to indirectly control your thoughts and get your top ideas to pop into your head.

Patrick Riddle of MustKnowInvesting.com has another treat for you real estate investing guys and gals out there! In Part 3 of “The Best and the Brightest Women in Real Estate Investing” series, Shae Bynes of GoodFaithInvesting.com takes center stage as she shares her experiences when she was just starting out in the business. She also explains why it is important for beginners to stay focused on their goals and to prevent themselves from being distracted by the successes (or failures) of other people. Watch Shae’s video and learn from one of the finest women in the world of real estate investing.

Most real estate investors probably believe that their No. 1 job is to discover the secret to bigger profits. Jeff Brown of BawldGuy.com, however, believes that investors should prioritize risk assessment. In his latest post, he discusses why “minimizing” risks is not the same as “eliminating” risks. Check out Jeff’s post and be enlightened.

It seems that experts’ prediction about the country’s worsening foreclosure problem is slowly coming to pass. Citing data from a recent study, Cory Boatright of ShortSaleFundamentals.com revealed that foreclosure activity in 75% of metropolitan areas have increased over the last six months. He says that the study indicated that it would take some time before the housing market fully recovers. Read the rest of Cory’s latest post now.

Good news for small business owners! According to Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com, the Congress has recently proposed the creation of a $30-Billion lending program for small businesses. He says that the program is geared towards helping entrepreneurs get the capital they need to get back on their feet. But how does this proposal affect real estate investor? Read on to find out.

According to folks at ShortSaleArtisan.com, just because a homeowner’s property is underwater, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should pursue a short sale deal with that person. In their latest post, they provide an explanation as to why banks sometimes reject applications for short sales even if investors like you are willing to buy properties from distressed homeowners. Read on to learn more.

One of the perks of going full-time in real estate investing is that you can be your own boss. You don’t have to deal with an overbearing person who always tells you what to do. However, being a full-time investor has its downsides, too. If you don’t know how to manage your time properly, you will find yourself in deep trouble. Learn how you can boost productivity and manage your time effectively by reading Rachel Hernandez’ guest post on Julie Broad’s website, LifeAsRealEstateInvestors.com.

For those who are looking for more learning materials on mobile home investing, you will definitely be delighted with Mobile Home Gurl’s post in AdventuresInMobileHomes.com. In her newest blog entry, she recommends another great read for those who want to dabble into the art of investing in mobile homes. According to her, Lonnie Scruggs’ “Making Money With Mobile Homes” is a nice reading material for those who are just starting out in the business. The book can also help experienced investors generate bigger profits and boost investment returns. Learn more about this handy learning resource by checking out Mobile Home Gurl’s post.

As we all know, using bandit signs is one of the best ways to find leads to great real estate deals. However, one of the disadvantages of utilizing such marketing tools is that you may encounter some problems with the bandit sign police, aka the local code enforcers. Fortunately, JP Moses of REITips.com shares some tips on how to prevent such an unfortunate incident from occurring. He uploaded a video wherein he and his friend and fellow real estate investor Tony Severino discussed a strategy that will allow you to avoid “sign police” tickets from piling up on your desk. Watch the video now.

Is it really possible to get high returns but low risks when investing in real estate? Jeff Brown of BawldGuy.com doesn’t really think so. According to him, the amount of profits you’ll get from a real estate investment corresponds to the level of risks attacked to the property. So this means that the bigger the profits, the higher the risk. But if you want to pursue a lucrative real estate investment, you should read Jeff’s post because he has nifty pointers on balancing real estate profits and risks.

With many apartment building owners losing their properties to foreclosure, Khary Reynolds of SophisticatedInvestorBlog.com firmly believes that now is the best time to invest in foreclosed apartments. But before you purchase such properties, he says that there are three types of foreclosures that you should know first. What are the three types of foreclosed apartments? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in such properties? Read Khary’s post to find out.