Considering investing in multifamily bank owned homes? If you are, you might want to check out Susan Lassiter-Lyons’ latest post on TheInvestorInsights.com. In her newest blog entry, she provides nifty hints and tips on where to find multifamily reo buildings. She also explains when is the best time to check out HUD’s website for repossessed multifamily homes. Take a look at her post and discover valuable pointers on investing in REOs.

It seems that there’s another ray of hope for struggling homeowners in California. According to Cory Boatright of ShortSaleFundamentals.com, distressed households are likely to receive more assistance that will enable them to keep their homes. He says the money that will be used for the initiative will come from the $6.5-million fund provided by Countrywide Financial Corp. Why did Countrywide Financial agree to provide a generous amount of money for the foreclosure-hit state? Find out why by reading Cory’s article.

While most “9-to-5ers” hate their jobs, many of them are afraid of leaving corporate America because they are bound to lose a lot of things – a steady paycheck, good credit, and health insurance among other things. However, financial freedom through real estate investing can be gained by taking risks and if you’re afraid of taking risks, you’ll be forever chained to a job that you don’t enjoy. In her latest post, Sharon Vornholt of Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog features an article made by her friend and fellow investor, Scott Costello. In the article, Scott discusses the common fears of office workers who decide to take the plunge and invest in real estate. He also shares his personal story on how he overcame these fears. Learn from Scott’s experience by checking out Sharon’s newest blog entry now.

If you want to move real estate from your personal name into an LLC, one of the best ways to help ensure asset protection is to create a land trust. But what exactly is a land trust? In a guest post on BawldGuy.com, Clint Coons provides a simple answer to this question. According to him, land trust is basically a “title holding vehicle” that allows investors to transfer title to encumbered properties “without alerting” banks. What are the benefits of creating a land trust and what are the processes involved in establishing a land trust? Read Clint’s article to find out.

According to latest data from RealtyTRac, foreclosures jumped in 72% of metro areas in the U.S. last year. However, Cory Boatright of ShortSaleFundamentals.com says that despite the sizable increase, the rate of foreclosures in the ten worst-hit areas actually went down. This probably means that there are only a handful of people left to foreclose on, he adds. Take a look at Cory’s blog entry to read the rest of his article.

It is common knowledge among real estate investors that you make money in real estate when you buy properties, not when you sell them. For this reason, it is important for you to ensure that you’ll get the best price and terms when buying properties. But how do you exactly do that? Jay DeCima of FixerJay.com provides an answer to this question as he talks about how you can get the most bang for your buck when making real estate investments. Check out Jay’s post and discover how you can find properties with the best terms and prices.

According to real estate veterans, you shouldn’t limit your investment choices to good-looking homes. You should also invest in ugly houses or fixer-upper homes. But what will you do if you have acquired a really ugly property and no one seems to want it? Sharon Vornholt of Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog shares a similar experience in her latest post on Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog. Check out her newest blog entry to learn more about her story.

For those who want to learn more about the business of wholesaling houses, J Scott of 123Flip.com has useful information that you need. In his latest post, he talks about the latest property that they have recently placed under contract. According to him, the house is located in the same neighborhood where two of his previous real estate projects currently stand. Check out the rest of J’s article to learn more about his real estate deal.

Contrary to popular belief, not all successful real estate investors spend all their days on the lap of luxury. Many of them still get their hands dirty and spend some days fixing up their investment properties. Just take the case of successful Canadian investors Dave Peniuk and Julie Broad. In Julie’s latest post on LifeAsRealEstateInvestors.com, she gives us a peek into how real estate investors spend most of their days. Watch her video and discover the joys and challenges of investing in real estate.

Because of various environmental concerns, “green” real estate projects have become one of the fastest growing trends in the real estate industry in recent years. However, these environment-friendly investments don’t usually come with low price tags and you should consider getting financing if you want to undertake such an endeavor. In his latest post, Joe Stampone of AStudentOfTheRealEstateGame.com is sharing some money tips for those who want to invest in green projects. Take a look at his post and discover the top ten rules of green project financing.

According to Sharon Vornholt of Louisville Gales Real Estate Blog, it is very crucial for real estate beginners to get a home inspection before buying an investment property. She says having an inspector take a look at your target properties can help you determine the amount of repairs that each property needs. Check out Sharon’s newest blog entry and learn some practical hints and tips on getting a home inspection.

For those investors who want to learn more about their mortgage rate, Shaun of ShaunsRE.Blogspot.com has something that you’ll find very useful. In his latest post, he shares a matrix from Fannie Mae that shows what risk factors will increase your mortgage interest rate and by how much. Check out Shaun’s post and find out what this nifty mortgage interest rate matrix is all about.

Although rundown properties look unpleasant to the eyes, many real estate investors believe that there’s huge money to be made in this type of homes. Jay DeCima of FixerJay.com is one of these investors. According to him, buying fixer upper homes have many benefits. For starters, rehabbers and “fix-up” investors “have one major advantage” when investing in such properties because most buyers prefer houses with great appearances. Check out Jay’s post and learn why the numbers, not looks, are important when making real estate investments.