Posted by Dawn O'Hara // May 28, 2020
As financially damaging as the mortgage collapse of 2009 was, it wasn’t nearly as widespread as what we are currently facing. There are many people in various sectors who are currently not earning a paycheck or generating income. Savings have been exhausted and paying everyday bills has become more difficult. Fortunately, the government has thrown […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // August 15, 2019
Getting approved for a loan is much different than it was a decade ago. In the past there were multiple options and programs for every different income type and down payment. Today there is much more documentation required and everything is much more scrutinized. A seemingly innocent document requested at the 11th hour could cause the […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // April 24, 2019
On the surface, being a landlord seems pretty simple. You find a tenant and wait for the first of every month for rent checks to pour in. At the end of the lease you repeat the process and start all over again. Anyone who owns rental property knows this isn’t exactly how things work. There are always […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // April 17, 2019
Getting a good deal on a rehab property is not enough to ensure a profit. If you buy in the wrong market it truly won’t matter how low your offer is. Prior to making an offer, or even exploring a property, there are a handful of key items you need to do your homework on. If these […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // April 10, 2019
One of the most popular questions in the real estate community is “how do I get started?” Every day there is a new investor out there looking to enter the wonderful world of real estate but doesn’t quite know how to do it. If you are fresh out of college or looking for your first […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // April 3, 2019
From the outside, flipping a house looks easy. If you watch one of the many programs on rehabbing and flipping it makes it look like every property is a winner. The reality is that if you don’t know what you are doing you can, and will, be disappointed in your results. This is the part that you […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // January 30, 2019
How can real estate agents, investors and CEOs balance businesses with their personal life and the social good of a community? While the main draw to real estate for the majority of investors may be the profit potential, along with the fabulous freedom and lifestyle, most individuals figure out there is more on the line. […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // January 23, 2019
Education may be the most important tool we all have in achieving more of what we desire. There is no question that education and training can make all the difference in the success and failure of a real estate investor. However, with so many options and paths to take, aspiring property investors ought to take […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // January 16, 2019
How can real estate professionals and businesses brave the weather with confidence and remain on top of their game? Data from SingleHop and an infographic from G-Code Magazine suggest that 10 days of inactivity for a business can be crippling. Sometimes hurricanes and historic blizzards can mean the immediate implosion of real estate careers and […]
Posted by Dawn O'Hara // January 9, 2019
Regardless if you close a deal a month or a handful a year it is important to have a specific investing niche. Many investors think that being a jack of all trades and investing in numerous different areas of the business is a hidden key to a strong portfolio. While this is true over time […]