Negotiating with home sellers is one of the most important tasks of a real estate investor. No matter which real estate investing niche you are involved in, you absolutely need to talk to people to get leads to profitable real estate deals. In his latest post, Scott Costello of StrugglingInvestor.com talks about the latest achievement that he has made in the probate investing arena. He says he moved closer toward clinching a great opportunity by negotiating with a seller. If you want to learn from Scott’s experience, then you better check out his post now.

It seems that home buyers who failed to qualify for the federal tax credit program will be given another chance to receive tax incentives from the government. According to Cory Boatright of ShortSaleFundamentals.com, the Obama administration is planning to revive the now-defunct tax credit program to spur home sales. What is the government’s basis for making such a consideration? Read Cory’s post to find out.

As the popular saying goes, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Jay DeCima of FixerJay.com couldn’t agree more as he stresses the importance of planning on his latest post. According to him, one of the reasons why many investors were unable to succeed is that they failed to create a sound business plan before joining the real estate game. So if you want to make it big in this business, Jay recommends developing a plan and ensuring that your plan will definitely work. Read the rest of Jay’s article now.

Everybody knows that an aspiring landlord should consider his potential neighbors before investing in a rental property. After all, good and bad neighbors can affect your rental units’ ability to attract tenants. But how do you exactly avoid bad neighbors? Folks at Buildium.com offer answers to this question as they list down the things that you should do to ensure a harmonious relationship with your neighbors. Take a look at their post to learn more.

We are all aware how effective bandit signs can be when it comes to generating leads to lucrative real estate deals. However, one of the hassles of using bandit signs is putting them up. For those who are having a hard time setting up signs in your target area, Justin McClelland of JustinMcClelland.com recommends a great tool that can make the process of posting bandit signs a breeze. Want to know what this amazing tool is? Watch Justin’s video to find out.

It you’re going to make a loan for a home purchase, now is probably the best time to do so. Citing data from Freddie Mac, Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com reports that mortgage rates reached a new low this week. He says that the average rate for 30-year fixed rate mortgages fell by .7% to 4.36% from a week ago. Check out Bob’s post to read the rest of the article.

It is no secret that one of the fastest emerging trends in real estate nowadays is the development of green buildings. With many people wanting to protect the environment, demand for such structures has become higher than ever. However, Joe Stampone of AStudentOfTheRealEstateGame.com believes that developing green buildings alone is not enough to protect and preserve the environment. Why does he believe so? Read his post to find out.

One of the most effective ways to get leads to lucrative real estate deals is to go knocking from door to door. But how do you ensure that homeowners will provide you with valuable information that you require? Justin McClelland of JustinMcClelland.com provides an answer to this question as he shares some nifty hints and tips when going door-knocking. Check out his post to learn more.

While it is true that you mustn’t let emotions cloud your judgment when investing in real estate, Dave Peniuk of LifeAsRealEstateInvestors.com says that you shouldn’t disregard your gut feeling when buying investment properties. As a real estate veteran, he strongly believes that you shouldn’t invest in a house if it is giving you bad vibes. Why does he believe so? Read his post to find out.

Is it really necessary to be strict to your contractor even if the two of you have been working together for years? Tom Tarrant of TomTarrant.com believes that you should still keep a close eye on your contractors even if you have already known them for so long. He says that there are instances that a contractor may do something that you won’t like, which is why it is important to keep close tabs on the members of your rehabbing team while they are working for you. Read the rest of Tom’s article now.

It is no secret that investing in short sales and foreclosures is one of the hottest ways to make money in real estate nowadays. But how do you exactly ensure your success in this real estate investing niche? JP Moses of REITips.com provides an answer to this question as he and short sale expert Shaun McCloskey discuss the three rules to crushing short sale deals in today’s market. Listen in to their conversation and learn the nuts and bolts of generating positive cash flow through short sales.

Think that the investing strategy that you’re using works no more? But before you make a decision and switch to another real estate investing niche, you might want to read Susan Lassiter-Lyons’ post first. In her newest blog entry, she lists down the things that every real estate investor should consider when choosing an investing strategy. So if you don’t want to commit a huge mistake, you better take a look at Susan’s post and be enlightened.

It seems that home prices over the last 20 years are almost at their lowest level. Citing data from the Housing Opportunity Index created by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, Cory Boatright of ShortSaleFundamentals.com reveals that housing affordability is almost at its highest level. This means that it is relatively easier for consumers to own a home nowadays as compared to before. Check out Cory’s post to read the rest of the article.