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Ryan G. WrightApr 7, 2021 8:35:17 PM13 min read

What is Buy and Hold Real Estate?

Multiple real estate investing strategies exist. All of these options can make choosing ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 6, 2021 8:21:04 PM6 min read

How to Buy a Short Sale with Cash

Were you cruising through the MLS or know an REO agent that’s given you the scoop on a ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 5, 2021 8:00:05 PM6 min read

What if There are no Comparable Properties in the Area?

You’ve done it. You’ve found the investment property of your dreams. It doesn’t need a ...
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Ryan G. WrightApr 1, 2021 9:40:56 PM18 min read

The Step-by-Step Guide to How to Flip a House

For new investors, the fix & flip strategy offers an outstanding path into real ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 31, 2021 6:09:50 PM13 min read

Complete Walkthrough of a BRRR Deal Example

While many new real estate investors choose to focus on fix & flips, BRRR deals offer ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 29, 2021 11:33:15 PM6 min read

5 Tips to Making an Offer on an Investment Property

Whether you’re looking for your first piece of real estate or are a seasoned investor, ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 28, 2021 6:11:10 PM13 min read

Long Term Vs Short Term Rental

With the advent of online rental platforms like AirBnB and VRBO, many real estate ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 24, 2021 8:02:10 PM13 min read

How Much Money Should You Spend Flipping A House?

Many potential real estate investors hesitate to make their first deals, concerned that ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 22, 2021 10:56:00 PM6 min read

How To Determine If A Property Is Vacant

Successful real estate investors always look for opportunities for good deals. And, ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 18, 2021 12:53:00 AM10 min read

Top 5 Reasons Fix & Flips Fail

Every deal, no matter how much of a slam dunk it may appear, has many ways that it can ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 17, 2021 6:29:29 PM13 min read

What To Do If You Don’t Have Earnest Money

EI don’t think that earnest money seems to confuse many new real estate investors. They ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 16, 2021 8:37:41 PM6 min read

Are Mobile Homes Good Investments?

Due to their typically low up-front investment, people often ask me about buying mobile ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 15, 2021 9:11:00 PM6 min read

How To Spot If Your Investment Property Was A Drug House

Unknowingly purchasing and reselling a drug house can expose real estate investors to ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 14, 2021 6:34:02 PM6 min read

How To Reduce Risk in Real Estate Investing

Many investors choose to avoid real estate due to a perception of risk. They think it’s ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 11, 2021 6:50:14 PM18 min read

How to Find BRRR Properties – Our 9 Favorite Strategies

BRRR isn’t necessarily a new strategy, but it’s one that’s certainly become more popular ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 10, 2021 7:55:12 PM13 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Rehab a Home? 

For new real estate investors, estimating home rehab costs poses a major challenge. And, ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 9, 2021 7:49:02 PM6 min read

Can You Get on the MLS without Being a Realtor?

The sales information found on the Multiple Listing Service, or MLS, provides real estate ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 8, 2021 7:42:05 PM6 min read

4 Creative Ways to Market a House for Sale

Many real estate investors don’t profit on a deal until they actually sell a house. And, ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 7, 2021 8:22:02 PM6 min read

What Are the Steps to Rehabbing a House?

Unfortunately, HGTV fix & flip shows make rehabbing a house seem easy. But, rehabs ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 4, 2021 6:38:56 PM17 min read

Beginners Guide: What do I Need to Know About Flipping Houses?

New real estate investors usually aren’t asking me super specific questions—they usually ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 3, 2021 7:19:26 PM13 min read

Can I Cash Out Refinance a Rental Property?

Many real estate investors have done cash out refinances on their primary residences. ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 2, 2021 7:50:32 PM6 min read

Do I Need Cash To Buy a House at Auction?

In periods of limited supply, real estate investors try to find quality deals wherever ...
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Ryan G. WrightMar 1, 2021 7:03:52 PM6 min read

Can You Wholesale Pre-foreclosures?

Wholesaling offers a great strategy for getting started as a real estate investor without ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 28, 2021 7:39:36 PM6 min read

How to Refinance a BRRR Property

Successfully completing a BRRR deal requires investors to eventually refinance a ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 25, 2021 7:45:27 PM18 min read

How Can I Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property?

With new investors, it’s a little scary to think about owning a property! It’s true that ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 24, 2021 7:54:35 PM13 min read

How Do Bridge Loans Work When Buying a House?

New real estate investors frequently ask me different financing-related questions. And ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 23, 2021 7:33:33 PM6 min read

Real Estate 101: What is a Single Purpose Entity?

Real estate investors (correctly) worry about potential liability. In other words, no ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 22, 2021 7:06:53 PM6 min read

Why Are Foreclosed Homes So Cheap?

House flippers often pursue foreclosed homes for fix & flip deals. In theory, these ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 21, 2021 6:23:10 PM6 min read

Is It a Good Time to Buy REO Properties?

Buying foreclosed—or real estate owned (REO)—properties can be a great strategy for real ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 17, 2021 7:32:45 PM6 min read

What is a Change Order in Real Estate?

Completing a home renovation can be challenging for new real estate investors. From ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 16, 2021 7:42:37 PM6 min read

What is the Process of Closing on a House?

For first-time homebuyers, a house closing can seem like a mysterious process. People ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 15, 2021 7:30:03 PM13 min read

How to Start to Fix & Flip a House

Real estate investors need to begin somewhere. Lack of experience will often prevent you ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 14, 2021 10:14:32 PM6 min read

Is Buying a Short Sale House a Good Idea?

In a seller’s market, buyers can struggle to find good deals on properties. This leads ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 11, 2021 9:51:40 PM18 min read

How to Achieve Financial Freedom Through Real Estate

Can you imagine it?
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 10, 2021 7:31:44 PM13 min read

How to Invest in Real Estate with Little Experience

I love investing in real estate—that’s why I’ve been doing it for so long! But, what ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 9, 2021 7:31:04 PM6 min read

Do I Need Cash Reserves to Apply for a Loan?

New real estate investors typically do not have boatloads of cash to purchase properties. ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 8, 2021 7:03:03 PM6 min read

Will a Charge Off Affect Buying a House?

Unfortunately, many Americans need to deal with adverse issues on their credit reports ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 7, 2021 6:58:47 PM6 min read

What are the Risks of Buying Tax Liens?

Real estate investors don’t always need to buy real estate. Instead, some choose to ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 4, 2021 5:20:14 PM18 min read

Foreclosure Home Purchase Process for Fix & Flippers

One of the more popular types of deals that fix & flippers like to work with is ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 2, 2021 2:09:23 PM6 min read

How to Rehab a House for Renting

Some real estate investors choose to focus on fix & flip deals, while others would ...
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Ryan G. WrightFeb 1, 2021 2:08:35 PM12 min read

Is Hard Money Lending a Good Investment?

With a company named The Investor's Edge, our team clearly believes in the value of hard ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 29, 2021 12:00:33 AM5 min read

Can You Buy a House if You Have a Criminal Record?

People occasionally ask me about real estate investing with a criminal record. Can this ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 28, 2021 12:00:23 AM6 min read

Are Mortgage Lenders State Specific?

At The Investor's Edge, we work with real estate investors from all over the country. As ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 27, 2021 12:00:41 AM6 min read

How to Find a Good Contractor for Home Renovations?

Finding reliable contractors can pose a major challenge for new real estate investors. ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 25, 2021 12:00:46 AM6 min read

Why is My Cash to Close a Negative Number?

Most real estate investors eventually work with hard money or private lenders. These ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 23, 2021 12:00:59 AM3 min read

5 Mistakes You Should Be Careful to Rehab Your Property

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as overdoing it when it comes to rehabbing your ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 22, 2021 12:00:05 AM6 min read

What Happens if You Don’t Have All the Money at Closing?

Real estate closing costs can quickly add up. And, if you don’t plan correctly, you may ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 19, 2021 12:00:14 AM6 min read

What Do Hard Money Lenders Do?

We didn’t randomly pick the company name The Investor's Edge. We chose this title because ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 18, 2021 12:00:39 AM6 min read

How Can I Finance a House With Bad Credit?

Unfortunately, your credit score can make or break a loan application. If you have bad ...
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Ryan G. WrightJan 16, 2021 7:52:47 PM18 min read

11 Ways to Rehab a House With No Money

Strange question, right?
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