What do you think is the best way to fix small cracks and gaps on walls, floors, and other surfaces? Mobile Home Gurl of AdventuresInMobileHomes.com provides an answer to this question as part of her “Terminology Tuesday” series. In her latest post, she offers valuable information about using foam sealant. She has also shared a video that explains where to use such a nifty tool. Take a look at her post to watch the video now.

When presenting an offer to a home seller, you have to make sure that you won’t offend the latter or risk losing a potentially profitable deal. But how do you do that? Scott Costello of StrugglingInvestor.com provides an answer to this question in his latest post. In his newest blog entry, he shares his strategies on how to submit low offers to home sellers without upsetting them. Find out how Scott does it by reading the rest of his post now.

As you may know, there are seven deadly sins that church leaders are telling us to avoid. In the real estate investing business, however, there are only three deadly sins that you must stay away from, according to Cory Boatright. In his latest post on ShortSaleFundamentals.com, Cory reveals the three real estate traps that every short sale investor should avoid if they want to make it big in this business. Find out what these deadly “short sale sins” are by checking out his 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.

Before investing in a particular property, it is best that you do your numbers right to ensure that you’re making a good real estate investment. In his latest post, Scott Costello of StrugglingInvestor.com talks about the latest property that he’s planning to invest in. According to him, the house is about 100 years old but is well-maintained. Being on a double-lot, the house is also larger than most surrounding properties. Scott says he is planning to wholesale the house but he’s still not 100% sure on his decision. What do you think? Should he proceed with his real estate investing plans? Check out his post to learn more about the property.

Good news for home buyers. It seems that buying properties is more practical than renting houses nowadays. According to Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com, Trulia.com CEO Pete Flint has revealed that it is now cheaper to buy than rent homes in 72% of the 50 largest housing markets in the country. According to Flint, the cost of rentals has increased as more and more households are choosing to rent houses. Find out which cities have lots of cheap houses for sale by checking out Bob’s post.

When buying an investment property, most escrow officers will usually ask for a document called “Resolution to Purchase.” According to Steve of BuildBankroll.com, this document contains certain information about the property you want to invest in, including its address and purchase price. If you’re looking for a nice example, you should take a look at Steve’s post as he has uploaded a copy of the Resolution to Purchase letter that he is using. Check out his blog now to get your free copy.

Are you becoming increasingly frustrated because all you’re not getting the results that you are expecting despite all your efforts? Don’t worry because you’re not alone. In her latest post, Steph Davis of FlipThisWholesaler.net offers an advice to a wholesaling beginner who can’t seem to get a grip on her target market despite all of the marketing strategies that she have used. According to Steph, if you want to make it big in this business, you shouldn’t give up because all the difficulties you will face is just part of the learning process. So if you feel like throwing in the towel, take a look at Steph’s post and watch her video to get inspiration.

For those who rehab or fix and flip houses for a living, Sharon Vornholt of Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog has something special for you. In her latest post, she recommends an “awesome” online tool that will help investors plan their remodels and home renovations. If you’re worried that you have to shell out thousands of bucks for this tool, don’t fret because according to Sharon, Autodesk Homestyler is a freeware. This means you can use it with no charge. Check out her post to learn more about this great rehabbing tool.

Do you want to know which city is a haven for cash buyers? If you do, then Steve’s latest post on BuildBankroll.com is perfect for you. In his newest blog entry, he shares a Wall Street Journal report that shows the number of cash buyers in a particular real estate market. Find out which cities have the biggest and the smallest number of cash buyers by taking a look at Steve’s post now.

A few days ago, J Scott of 123Flip.com shares his troubles with a local homeowners’ association (HOA). You may remember that he and his team have received a letter from the HOA of the subdivision where their properties were located. The HOA complained that they painted the exterior of their rehab projects without getting design approval from the association. Now in his latest post, J talks about how they resolved the issue with the HOA. Find out what happened to his investment properties by reading his newest blog entry.

According to Trevor of TheREIBrain.com, most insurance companies make it a point to always track changes in a homeowner’s policy. This is the reason why as an investor, it would be wise for you to have a document that will guide you in case you have invested in an insured property. Good thing Trevor has something that can help you out. In his latest post, he is sharing an insurance form letter that you can download for free. He says this simple letter can help you determine the changes to be made to an existing home insurance policy. You can also customize the letter should you decide to cancel the policy. Check out Trevor’s post to get your free letter.

Choosing the properties to invest in is a crucial move for all real estate investors. Therefore, if you’re going to buy a house for investment purposes, you have to ensure that you will get fast and huge return on investment (ROI). In their latest post, folks at Blog.Buildium.com discuss important reminders for investors, or even home buyers, who want to buy residential properties. Learn the essentials of buying a home and discover why it is very important to do some research before taking such a huge step by reading their post now.