If you want to invest in real estate, now is a good time to do so. According to Susan Lassiter-Lyons of TheInvestorInsights.com, buying investment properties from today’s market brings tons of benefits for real estate investors. Recent data have shown that home prices have declined in the fourth quarter of 2010 and more households have underwater mortgage. These means investors will have more opportunities to obtain affordable investment properties. Read the rest of Susan’s post to learn more.

It seems that mortgage interest rates will remain below the 6% mark throughout 2011. According to Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com, Freddie Mac has predicted that interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages will remain within the 5% to 5.5% threshold this year because of the “mixed unemployment picture.” In addition, the government-sponsored enterprise believes that home sales are likely to slow down this year but will show a significant improvement over 2010. Read on to learn more.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to amass a huge fortune just to start investing in real estate. You can use other people’s money to make real estate investments, which is why it is very important for you to find a good source of private money if you want to make it big in this business. In her latest post, Susan Lassiter-Lyons of TheInvestorInsights.com expounds on the benefits of using private money for your real estate deals. Check out her post now and find out why you should start looking for good and reliable sources of private money.

As you may know, real estate investing and marketing go hand in hand. You won’t be able to find good deals if you don’t know anything about marketing. In her latest post, Sharon Vornholt of Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog offers some valuable pointers for real estate beginners who want to learn a thing or two about marketing. Discover the important things that you should remember when creating marketing campaigns by reading the rest of Sharon’s post.

One of the best things about real estate investing is that you learn various lessons as you make your way to the top. Being a real estate investor is like being at school again. The only difference is that the outside world is your classroom and your fellow investors, home buyers, sellers, and tenants are your teachers. In his newest blog entry, Bilge of LiveandFlip.com shares valuable lessons that he has learned while managing two rental properties. According to him, it is very important for a real estate investor to “fill the need of providing a home.” Why does he believe so? Read his post to find out.

If you have rental properties in areas that experience snow regularly, it is in your best interest that you ensure that sidewalks in front of your rental units are snow and ice-free. According to folks at Blog.Buildium.com, this can help prevent snow-related accidents from occurring in front of your properties. In their latest post, they provide helpful tips on “winterizing” your rental units and offer some reminders on removing snow. Take a look at their article and learn how you can save time and energy when removing snow and ice.

According to Scott Costello of StrugglingInvestor.com, momentum is a powerful thing in the real estate investing business. He’s definitely right because having momentum can motivate you to keep on going no matter what the situation is. In his latest post, Scott illustrates a perfect example of the power of momentum. He also shares the results of his latest marketing campaign and talks about his plan of building more momentum from the one that he has created. Read Scott’s post to learn more.

Although managing rental properties looks a bit challenging for some investors, Jay DeCima of FixerJay.com strongly believes that being a landlord is a great way to make money in real estate. According to him, if you treat landlording as a serious business, it would be easier for you to get ahead of the pack and gain financial freedom. Read the rest of Jay’s article and uncover the secrets to managing a successful property management business.

Most people, especially in the real estate business, are aware that you can use your self-directed IRA to fund your real estate investments but did you know that you can also use self-directed 401Ks in the same fashion? In a guest post on BawldGuy.com, John Park explains what a self-directed 401K is and discusses how it differs from IRA. He also lists down some of the benefits associated with self-directed 401Ks. Discover everything you need to know about using your 401K to invest in real estate by checking out John’s post now.

Having a mentor is indeed a great way to expand your real estate investing knowledge. As you may know, it is much easier to learn from the examples of a veteran investor than to figure out things on your own. In his latest post, Joe McCall of WholesalingLeaseOptions.com shares an audio recording of his interview with his mentor John Jackson. According to Joe, he wouldn’t be able to achieve the amount of success that he’s currently enjoying if not for John’s help. Listen in to Joe and John’s conversation and get nifty hints and tips on how to generate huge profits by doing lease options.

If you’re thinking of investing in the Californian city of San Diego, you should definitely check out Tom Tarrant’s post on TomTarrant.com. According to him, although San Diego was his hometown, he finds it challenging to penetrate the local housing market after moving from San Antonio, Texas. There are many potentially profitable properties in the city but the problem is, the competition is quite stiff, Tom reveals. Take a look at Tom’s newest blog entry to learn more about the San Diego real estate market.

Despite the growing number of households with underwater mortgages, it seems that when it comes to personal finances homeowners still fare better than those who rent houses. Citing a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com reports that the net worth of homeowners is 41 times bigger than that of renters. He adds that the value of homeowners’ property contributes a large chunk to their overall net worth. Read the rest of Bob’s post to learn more.

Although most people think that sending snail mail may be a bit outdated, many real estate investors believe that letters, especially the so-called yellow letters, are effective marketing tools that can help you find profitable deals. So if you’re planning to use such tools in your marketing campaign, you should check Scott Costello’s newest blog entry on StrugglingInvestor.com. In his latest post, Scott shares nifty pointers on creating yellow letters. He also offers five tips on printing your letter to make them better looking. Find out how you can make attractive yet effective yellow letters by checking out Scott’s post.