There are so many things that can make you a better real estate investor, in this post were going to let you know one simple step that can dramatically improve your investing career by giving you broad access to the real estate market studying for and obtaining a real estate license.

Each state has a specific process for obtaining a real estate certificate that involves classes followed by a licensing exam. Fortunately, many of these programs involve weekend and evening classes, allowing you time to pursue your normal activities during the day. There are also online options, but it is important to make sure that the training meets the standards of your particular state.

Many states maintain a list of approved training courses which provides a very easy way of finding out what classes you will need. Community colleges may also offer real estate licensing courses which fit the standards for your state. It is important to shop around and find a course that is a good fit for you in terms of time and money, while still boasting a high rate of students passing the licensing exam.

Once you have obtained your real estate license, you will find a whole new world opening up for you in your investing business. Most importantly, you get access to the local MLS, listings that are only available to real estate agents. Instead of paying commissions, you add to your profit. Instead of counting on someone else to find good listings for you, you will be able to find your own properties and keep the best deals to yourself.

Youll also have access to the comps in the local area, helping you know if you found a good deal. If you decide not to purchase a particular property, you may find out that someone you know is interested, and when you act as their agent you get the commission yourself. On the properties you do find, youll see the various financing options available, some of which are non-standard and perfect for investors.

As someone who holds a real estate license, you will also be able to network with other real estate agents and find out the tricks they use to find and sell the best properties. When you work with listing agents, you will have incredible leverage as you offer to take care of the details. You can even split commission with them, since youll be keeping all that money for yourself! You will be able to control your own marketing, listings, and showings. The time and effort involved are well worth knowing that every showing is done right and every prospective buyer is followed up with.

Obtaining a real estate certificate is a simple way to expand your access, contacts, profit, and control over your real estate investing. There are many easy ways to obtain a license, and the benefits are significant. As a serious investor, this is one resource you cannot be without.

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Did you know that most insurance companies only pay about 25 to 40 cent on the dollar for property damages! Would like to learn to get your full coverage and 100 cents on the dollar and get your property fixed properly.

I recently did a 40 minute teleconference with Denise Peleckis. Denise is a senior public adjuster at Metro Public Adjustment, Inc and specializes in helping real estate investors and landlords.

Property insurance may seem simple but as a real estate investor or landlord, there are several additional things you need to consider. As you will here in this recording she makes several recommendations that could save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind.

Some of these recommendations involve using a public adjuster to help in the claims process and get ALL the money you deserve versus a low ball offer made by the insurance company. Also how to get all the money for a complete repair and not just a cosmetic repair for the items you see on the surface. Learn how to protect yourself from tenant vandalism and damages they leave on the way out. There are several solid ideas many other ideas to protect your investment.

Learn about an “All Risk” policy and why you need to have this as a investor. Also learn why you need to have “Sump Pump Endorsement” when you have a finished basement.

She will is also happy to offer you FREE review of your current policy to determine if you have holes and need some additional protection.

If you would like to speak to Denise Peleckis please call or email her at 267-235-5355 or peleckis@comcast.net .

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Real estate investing can be tough – even for the most experienced real estate investors. So if you are a beginner, how can you make sure that you are doing the right things for your entrepreneur real estate investing business?

In reality, the answer is pretty simple: Look to an expert. In fact, you probably already know – and have seen proven thousands of times – the types of payoffs that come from investing in your real estate investing education. However, sometimes just the education is not enough.

For really driven real estate investors, the desire to be an expert themselves is a main priority. But it is simply impossible to hurry that process, right?

Wrong.

If you want to be an instant real estate investing expert, then what you really need is a real estate investing expert on your team. You need someone who can help you spot pitfalls, identify really great deals, and help you determine the best real estate investing route to take for you based on your personal finances and other options. It is not necessary to be a real estate investing expert yourself in order to act like one! All you need is the right resources.

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Imagine if you had all the knowledge and experience of a real estate investing expert at your fingertips. You would know immediately when creative financing was a good idea, and when to turn in the other direction and run at the mere mention. You could evaluate similar-looking opportunities to find the one with the highest wealth-generating potential for you and focus your energy in that direction. You could handle more than one deal at once, knowing that you were spending time and money well rather than spinning your wheels.

Sound appealing? Of course it does. The real question is not whether it is a good idea or not, but how to get your own real estate investing expert and set off on the path to becoming one – or at least acting like one – (overnight!) yourself.

The key lies in selecting an expert who is a teacher at heart, and will keep your personal goals and interests in mind at all time. The best real estate investing mentors and experts will always work with you so that you can become an expert in your own right as quickly as possible.

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I’m currently offering several mini-coaching sessions to get you ready for the
2010. These session are short intensive one-on-one coaching sessions to get
you over one problem area and allow you to have a great 2010.

Sometimes all you need is the boost of a little coaching to get you
going in the right direction and overcome an obstacle. But you do not
want to spend $5,000+ for a coaching program and talk to some guy
in Nevada reading from a manual. You want to talk to a “real” investor
who has bought and sold close to 100 investment properties and actively
coaches dozens of other investors.

If you are ready to take action, and just need direction and someone
to make sure they are doing it correctly. If you feel like that is you
and you have already been thinking like this for
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Thanks…..
Mike Lautensack

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