A few days ago, J Scott of 123Flip.com shared a story about the problem with the property appraisal that he and his team have recently encountered. In his latest post, he continues his story and discusses what he and his wife have done to overcome such a hurdle. Find out what happened to J’s fix and flip project and discover what they did to resolve the appraisal issue by reading the rest of his post now.

As you may know, real estate success doesn’t happen overnight. You have to work hard and exert some effort into making your business grow. In his latest post, Craig Fuhr of CraigFuhr.com uploads a video wherein he provides some valuable pointers for those who want to make it big in the real estate game. According to him, before you strive to become a successful investor, first you have to identify what’s your definition of success is. Why does he say so? Watch Craig’s video to find out.

Buying from a real estate auction is one of the common ways to obtain investment properties for your REI business. However, such a move can be quite tricky, especially for beginners. But before you try this particular buying method, you should take a look at JP Moses’ latest post on REITips.com. In his newest blog entry, he and fellow investor Steve Cavanaugh discuss the ins and outs of buying properties at auctions. The duo also talks about the advantages and disadvantages of securing houses from online and live auctions. Listen in to JP and Steve’s conversation and find out how you can profit from a real estate auction.

Do you want to learn how you can make the fireplace in your rehab project look brand new? If you do, you should check out Craig Fuhr’s blog post on CraigFuhr.com. In his blog entry, he uploads a video of his friend and fellow rehabber Steve Cavanaugh, who shares a simple yet effective pointer on how to improve the looks of an old fireplace. Watch the video now and discover what this fix and flip tip is.

With the current state of the economy, it is fairly usual for many investors to get laughed at when they reveal their plans to invest in real estate. Because most common people don’t know that there’s still huge money to be made in real estate, they would naturally make fun of those they think are making a huge mistake. In her newest blog entry, Mobile Home Gurl of AdventuresInMobileHomes.com offers some words of wisdom for those who are interested in investing in real estate, particularly in mobile homes, but are afraid of being called a “whacko” by his friends and family. Take a look at her post and find out how you can overcome such a roadblock.

For those who are looking for ideas for their fix and flip projects, you might find Craig Fuhr’s newest blog entry very useful. In his latest post on CraighFuhr.com, he talks about the latest property that he’s planning to rehab. He also uploads a video in which he gave viewers a good look at the house. Find out how Craig is planning to give the property a much-needed makeover by checking out his post now.

You’ve listed down your goals. You’ve set your priorities for 2011 straight. Then an unexpected event made you lose your focus and all those time you’ve spent planning and organizing your business plans were wasted. What will you do to get back on your feet and avoid distractions? Rob Russell provides an answer to this question in a guest post on MustKnowInvesting.com. In his article, he shares five nifty pointers on how to overcome distractions and stay “laser-focused” on your goals this year. Check out Rob’s post to discover what these valuable hints and tips are.

As you may know, the life of a real estate investor is not always a bed of roses. There are times that you may feel that you want to quit because of the challenges that come your way. In his newest blog entry, Justin McClelland of Justin McClelland.com talks about his bad experience with a seller who refused to sell his properties even if the latter have already signed a letter expressing his consent. Although Justin admits that he really felt about the deal, he says that he learned a lot of valuable lessons from this experience. Check out his post to learn more about his story.

For most people, the New Year brings new beginning and this saying holds definitely true for Matt Kearney and his real estate investing team. In his latest post, he talks about the latest property that they are set to rehab this year. He also shares some pictures and uploads a video of the property. See how Matt and his rehabbing team are planning to turn the property around by checking out his post now.

As an investor, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with terminologies that you may encounter while investing in real estate. In her latest post, Mobile Home Gurl of AdventuresInMobileHomes.com shares a video that explains everything you need to know about amortization schedule. According to her, at times home buyers may ask you to provide them with an amortization schedule, which is why it is important for you to learn how to accomplish such paperwork. Check out Mobile Home Gurl’s post to watch the video.

In the rehabbing business, it is vital that you hire a reliable and dependable appraiser who will take a look at your project and give it a good appraisal. However, it is unavoidable at times that the appraiser will make certain mistakes that can affect your project’s profit potential. J Scott of 123Flip.com is currently having a similar experience. In his latest post, he talks about how their appraiser messed up their chance of earning a handsome profit from a good fix and flip project. He also shares what they are planning to do to resolve the issue. Check out J’s post to read the rest of his post.

According to Scott Nachatilo of FinanciallyFreeLandlord.com, if you want to achieve financial freedom, you should strive to become an “equity builder” by becoming a real estate investor instead of being one of the “have nots.” Equity builders, he says, are those people who don’t depend on others for opportunities to make money. Instead, they create and develop businesses that will enable them to achieve their financial goals. Discover the huge difference between “equity builders” and “have nots” by reading Scott’s post.

A couple of days ago, J Scott of 123Flip.com shared the story behind the offer that they have received for one of their real estate investments. In his latest post, he picks up where he left off as he reveals what he and his team have done to make the deal work. Read the rest of J’s post and find out how he managed to get out of a potentially tricky situation.