Losing a deal to another investor on the last minute is really a huge bummer. Just the thought of all your efforts to convince a home seller to accept your offer going to waste is enough to send you to a fit of hysterics. So how do you avoid such an unfortunate situation? Sharon Vornholt of Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog provides an answer to this question as she shares some tips on how to ensure that you’ll be the one to seal the deal with a motivated home seller. According to her, the price of a property is not the only thing to consider when making an offer. What made her say so? Check out Sharon’s blog to find out.

Although it may be troublesome for certain investors, paying taxes is an important task that you should accomplish at all costs. But before you file your tax returns, see to it that you have sought the assistance of a good accountant. According to Tom Karadza of RockStarInnerCircle.com, hiring a good accountant can help you fully understand the tax benefits of being a real estate investor. Watch his video now to learn more.

It seems that the state of Florida has the largest shadow inventory of unsold bank owned properties. According to Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has recently released its shadow inventory estimates. The report shows that the Sunshine State topped the list of places with the highest number of unsold REOs. The states of California and Illinois, on the other hand, followed in second and third places, respectively. What is the primary reason for the growth of shadow inventories in the country? Read Bob’s post to find out.

According to recent reports, Washington D.C.’s real estate market is “on fire” right now but is it really advisable for real estate investors to take a shot at this hot market? Jeff Brown of BawldGuy.com provides an answer to this question as he shares his honest assessment on D.C.’s housing market in his latest post. He says although properties in the U.S. capital are fetching high selling and rental prices, it doesn’t necessarily mean that investors should just jump right in and start snapping up properties in the area. Why does he say so? Read Jeff’s article to find out.

As a real estate investor, it is also important to keep yourself updated on the latest issues and to know what’s happening around you. After all, all of us, investor or not, will be affected by the decisions and the actions made by industry and political leaders. In his newest blog entry, Joe Stampone of AStudentOfTheRealEstateGame.com shares some insights into the latest buzz in the world of real estate investing today. Find out what the global leaders have to say about the real estate industry in general by reading his post now.

Real estate investing is not all about making money. As an investor, you also need to take care of your clients and customers from scams. After all, you won’t be able to make money if not for them. In her newest blog entry, Susan Lassiter-Lyons of TheInvestorInsights.com explains the things that you should and shouldn’t do when working short sales and loan modifications. She also gives an insight into the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services, a government-led program that seeks to protect consumers from scams and other unlawful real estate transactions. Check out Susan’s nifty article and learn how you can protect yourself and your trusted consumers from legal troubles.

Having your real estate investments insured is a great way to protect your assets from any untoward incidents. But before you go and talk to an insurance company, Clint Coons of BawldGuy.com says you should consider setting up a limited liability company or LLC and purchase insurance in the name of your LLC. You should also read what’s included and excluded in your policy before signing any document. In doing so, you can protect your real estate business from financial liabilities. Take a look at Clint’s post to read the rest of his article.

Do you want to learn how to make huge profits by wholesaling houses? If you do, you should check out Jamel Gibbs’ newest blog entry on JamelGibbs.com. In his latest post, he uploads a recording of his interview with his fellow investor, Terry Wygal. In the interview, the two explain how a newbie investor can start making huge money by wholesaling real estate. Listen in to their conversation and find out how you can become a successful and efficient wholesaler.

Although investing in real estate is a great way to generate sizeable income, there will be times that investors will experience a “dry spell.” However, Ron Mead of RonMead.com says you shouldn’t be discouraged if ever such a thing happens to you. According to him, you shouldn’t quit because you will surely make it through the rain if you’ll just persevere. Check out his newest blog entry to read the rest of his inspiring article.

It looks like fewer people are interested in buying new homes nowadays. Citing data from the Department of Commerce, Chad Emerson of BawldGuy.com reveals that new home sales dropped by 16.7%. Although the economy grew by 2.9%, overall sales of newly constructed homes for this month was said to be the lowest in years. Take a look at Chad’s article to learn more.

Do you want to learn a great way to earn extra income? If you do, you should head over to FixerJay.com and read Jay DeCima’s latest blog entry. According to Jay, taking advantage of your handyman skills is a great way to get rich. He says if you’re fond of redecorating and putting some nice upgrades on your home, why don’t you consider doing them not merely as a hobby? Jay stresses that investing in and rehabbing fixer upper homes are a great way to make money in real estate. They could make you the “highest paid handyperson” in your neighborhood. Read the rest of Jay’s post to learn more.

If you’re looking for a great place to make real estate investments, should you consider Dayton, Ohio? According to Jeff Brown of BawldGuy.com, no, you shouldn’t. Considering the current economic and financial situation in the city, he believes that investing in the local real estate market for your retirement isn’t exactly a bright idea. Why does he think so? Read Jeff’s article to find out.

To avoid problems with tax authorities, it is best that you should pay your dues on time. After all, it is your duty as a citizen and an investor to ensure that you’re following the law all the time. In his latest post, Terry Sprouse of FixEmUpRentEmOut.com uploads a video of his interview with veteran tax accountant Sean McCoy. In the video, the duo discussed the common questions asked by real estate investors when filing tax returns. They also offer some tips on which type of investments you should consider making in this current financial climate. Check out Terry’s post to watch the video now.