Jay Redding

Overcoming Fear in Real Estate Investing

Speaking to a group of real estate investors recently on finding private lenders to fund deals reminded me of how often people never start investing in investment property because of fear. Fear can be a great motivator or it can absolutely stifle people i... Read >

Cash Flow Rental Properties

Rental properties can provide you with a steady stream of income, but they can also be a constant burden of debt if you make the wrong decision. As appealing as a monthly check sounds with little or no activity on your part, you could easily end up payin... Read >

Evaluating Rental Properties

Rental properties are a great way to earn extra income each month and have a minimal role. Some people consider this ‘true investing,’ since the properties are held for the long term and do not require active, day to day labor. Other tactics, like whole... Read >

Why Invest in Real Estate?

With all the fervor about real estate volatility, the high number of foreclosures and the inability of many homeowners to sell their houses, investing in real estate right now might seem laughable. However, real estate still, and will always, offer a wa... Read >

Real Estate Investing: Financing a Purchase

You’ve found a property that has the potential to make you a good deal, but now the logistics come into play. How much should you put down? What kind of mortgage (if any) are you looking for? At what price should you walk away? These questions can... Read >

Opportunistic VS Strategic Real Estate Investing

As I continue to consult with individuals who want to invest in investment real estate, I find that most novice investors and even some seasoned investors really don’t have specific objectives in mind when they are investing. Some want to just diversify t... Read >

Why Real Estate Investors are Losing Money

Real estate investors are losing money because they are afraid to invest in an unstable real estate market. Although fiscal conservatives will maintain that in order to reliably attain wealth, one must manage and minimize the risks involved in investm... Read >

Short Sales: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

For the investor who knows how to navigate them, short sales can be a great way to get incredible deals on property. But, as with all good opportunities, there are risks and caveats. You should know both the Pro’s and the Con’s of short sales before ... Read >

Selling an Investment Property in a Buyer’s Real Estate Market

If you’re reading this article, then you undoubtedly know enough about real estate to have at least heard the terms “buyer’s market" and “seller’s market". There are many factors governing the swinging trends of the real estate market, but it basicall... Read >

Short Sales from the Buyer’s Perspective

With so much economic stress, and so many distressed properties, the recent recession has generated a huge increase in the number of properties listed as short sales. Buyers should be able to find good deals on short sales, provided they follow a few bas... Read >

Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate Investment

The options for creative financing in real estate investment are endless, but some allow the investor more freedom than others. Unless you have that rare kind of personal wealth that allows you to stop off at the bank for a quick withdrawal of $300,000 ... Read >

Real Estate Investing: Income Producing Properties

When getting started in real estate investing, it is essential to approach with the right angle and attitude. The days of walking onto the scene and making millions in your first year are long gone (if they ever existed at all), and these days it is al... Read >

Property Investment Trends in Indianapolis, Indiana 2010

Like many Midwestern counties that are highly populated, Indianapolis (Marion County) has suffered a tremendous blow from the recent economic recession. Foreclosures still seem to be mounting, and considering the great difficulty of getting a mortgage in... Read >

Marketing an Investment Property

When the time comes to list and sell your investment property, the most important step is going to be marketing. This is true in practically every business: the more effectively you can inform people of your product, the more likely you are to sell that ... Read >

Real Estate Investing: Make Your Profit When You Buy, Not When You Sell

The title of this article is an old real estate adage that pertains to being smart about your investments. It is about finding good enough deals that when it comes time to sell, you won’t have to work for it, the profits will simply fall into their righ... Read >