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How come that very few people who committed fraud during the real estate boom never got prosecuted?

D GeN-X asked: Massive fraud were committed in the real estate industry during the boom, but very few went to jail. There were a lot of stories how real estate agents, brokers, lenders falsifies documents to get loans, etc. Overall, very few people got prosecuted and went to jail.Jesse

Posted January 23rd, 2011 in Law & Ethics | 3 Comments »

What’s the best way for me to become a mortgage broker or real estate broker in CT?

Dr. Angie asked: I’m very interested in making a decent living in real estate, but I’m not interested in showing houses to people. I don’t have any money to invest in real estate, but I hear that there are grants to help with that. Or other circulating info talking about how to buy property with [...]

Posted January 11th, 2011 in Renting & Real Estate | 1 Comment »

Where can I get real estate title information for southern california?

GI-Ton asked: I want to start cold calling people and when I worked in real estate finance years ago — title leads were free. When I called a local title company today for that info they told me that I need a real estate license to get that information. Is there any way around that?Mike

Posted December 28th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

Buy Yucatan Real Estate

Ray Andrew asked: Real estate has always been a great business and a great way to invest your money, Mexico has a lot of places where real estate has great value and that is the case of Yucatan. With the growing tourism in Yucatan real estate is increasing its value and great projects are being [...]

Posted November 27th, 2010 in Estate | No Comments »

What classes and Requirements are needed for a Missouri Real Estate License?

Karley asked: Im 22 and wanting to start my career journey. I am currently working in sales but have recently realized that the real estate market would be a much better fit for my life. I am outgoing, organized, and great with people. Im just not sure the steps that I need to take. Would [...]

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in St. Louis | 1 Comment »

Why would a real estate agent not want to do business with a second party investor?

wisc777 asked: I was told that if had a few preforclosure properties that i’am trying to sell,that a real estate agent would’nt want to try and bring people to my properties… On average there would be at least 20 to 30 thousand in equity on each property… I was told that the agent would get [...]

Posted May 18th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

Want to Start a Career in Real Estate? Get a Real Estate College Degree

Bailey Smith asked: If you’re a non traditional student that wants to change careers or if you have been a stay at home parent for years and you’re now ready to get back into the workforce getting a real estate college degree might be exactly what you need to get started in a new career [...]

Posted December 26th, 2009 in Online Education | No Comments »

Know The Answers To Real Estate Investing Faq And Get Success

Bill Ross asked: Creating a goal plan is half the fun of beginning real estate investing. It’s all about starts at the end, when you are beginning a real estate investing remember to begin with the end in mind, as you start down the path to beginning real estate investing. What kind of lifestyle you [...]

Posted August 29th, 2009 in Real Estate | No Comments »

Buying Real Estate Using Rent-To-Own And Lease-Purchase Options

Real Estate Advisor asked: Owing a home is a big part of the American dream. But not everyone is fortunate enough to become a homeowner due to delimiting factors such as insufficient income, bankruptcy, bad or no credit, loss of employment, etc. For people with such troubles, owning a home is a distant dream and [...]

Posted November 28th, 2008 in Real Estate | No Comments »

How do part time real estate agent make money when their not selling homes?

JRS300 asked: I’m freshly into real estate. I’m curious as to how other people make a living when the market is down and you have no homes listed with you being sold. Even full time agents also. What type of ways do you find income rather than selling a home. I would like any EXPERIENCED [...]

Posted August 28th, 2008 in Renting & Real Estate | No Comments »