One of the best thing that can be done by homeowners (buyers especially) and investors, says Dean Graziosi, is to buy ugly ducklings which can be a "pretty good" investment strategy, if you follow some basic rules. Learn why these properties can give luxury dilapidated returns on real estate investment, especially if you spruce them up.

Whether you're buying a home for rental income as a primary residence or a second home or even a vacation home, the strategy to purchase...

Whenever someone decides to sell their home, the first thing you do is usually sit down with a calculator and factor in the price of hiring a Realtor. Fees for real estate brokers are sturdy and cut into our equity or profit margin, especially in difficult times such as a recession cycle. Many sellers think the idea of ​​trying to do a fair sale by owner - nicknamed FSBO (pronounced "fizz-bo"), by real estate professionals - as an alternative to reduce costs. Of course, there are pros...

Diversity is always a good idea when it comes to investment, states Dean Graziosi. But most people have a narrow definition of what it means to diversify, because the natural tendency is to buy property nearby. Holding down the street may, for example, help to avoid long distance relationships with tenants. But investors who are limited to a geographical area may, however, lose the ripe opportunities elsewhere. Focusing solely on one city can be rewarding and convenient, but extends to other locations...

Rising home prices are often due to an overlooked factor, which is the growth of development restrictions in a certain area. This happens the most in areas that in which a rapid growth prevails, due to advantages such as climate, scenery or location conditions. Usually, these areas are predisposed to an overflow of people seeking these advantages. This is why sometimes the most important factor in development restriction increase is the human nature.

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When is Internet Marketing Worthwhile?

In general the answer to this question is always but the answer is much more involved. Sure Internet marketing is worthwhile but as with any type of marketing it is only worthwhile if it is done well. For example you can spend thousands of dollars on a television marketing campaign but if no one sees your commercials or your commercials do not reach your target audience and generate sales, the advertising was not worthwhile. So perhaps a more...