The real estate market has been doing some funky things lately. Contrary to what everyone thought, rising interest rates haven’t really abated demand. But the changes in the market have opened some opportunities. Here in Los Angeles County there are still a few properties listed for under 250k. And one of them happens to be
I love stand-up comedy. And I really respect the comedians who excel at their craft. The timing, the wit, the memory – they have a skill set I do not possess, but it’s one that I truly admire.It’s not an easy job. Some comedians rise to the challenge and work hard to hone their skills.
Wanna get more houses under contract? I’m going to share with you the exact same formula I use when talking with sellers. There’s really no gimmick or secret to it. But you do need to be a good listener. 1) Build rapport There are piles of books written by so-called “gurus” who will tell you
It seems like everyone and their brother has been jumping into wholesaling over the past couple of years. And have you noticed wholesaling “coaches” have been popping up all over the place? When the market’s hot, it’s almost impossible to not make money wholesaling. Up til about a month ago, everyone was looking to buy
Over the years I’ve developed the ability to recognize almost instantly if someone will be successful in their real estate ventures. All I have to do is look at three of their behaviors: TimeMoneyCommitment Number one revolves around the timeline you create to get a project or task complete. Preparation is important, but lengthened time
We live in an age of the scam artist. To be fair, the scam artist dates way back. Whether it’s snake oil or extended warranties for your car, or a Nigerian prince promising you piles of money, sleazy people have been taking advantage of the vulnerable for as long as anyone can remember. With the
Have you ever heard of Tom’s Shoes? It’s a really interesting business that sells shoes online.Tom’s Shoes were all the rage a few years back. We even had a couple of pairs in the Vargas household. What differentiates them from everyone else selling shoes online is their unique business model. Their motto is “We’re in the
I just got off the phone with a woman who inherited a house that has a home equity loan. Her name is Olivia and when she first contacted me she was confused, lost, and in total despair. This property not only has a first lien mortgage, but it also had a home equity line, and
Last summer I took my son, Ernie Jr., and a group of boys in his boy scout troop on a two-week backpacking trip in the mountains of New Mexico. We had no cell service or any kind of modern-day distractions so we had an absolute blast singing and sharing stories with each other. Frank, who
I read an article this morning about a 3,200 year old Chinese mummy that was found with pants on. Well, not just pants. It was a woman buried in a poncho, soft leather boots, a headband decorated with bronze discs and seashells, and the earliest known pair of jeans. I’m a bit of a nerd
What a great way to start a week. I received a call Monday morning from Michael. Michael is a student that has been with my program for three and a half months. Michael came to me looking to start as a newbie. He wanted to become an entrepreneur. He wanted to start living life on
One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “Ernie, what type of real estate leads is the best? Is it probate, pre-probate, inherited, reverse mortgage, or some other lead we don’t know about?” The truth is you can find amazing deals and incredible success in all of these leads. What really matters is
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