Ryan Moeller's (moellerryan) Blog

Most people invest in the area they live in. Others do extensive research and target areas they feel they can thrive. Many factors go into selecting where to invest. There are some important items to consider when choosing a market. Comfort – most people invest where they live because they are c...

Most investors go to networking events, real estate clubs and seminars. I’m sure you have stumbled across some very successful investors at these events. You may even be able to point out a handful of extremely successful ones. Just think about how hard and how long these investors have worked. ...

Savvy investors are getting creative and taking control over the success of their investments. Many are using Self Directed IRAs, some are even taking advantage of the oversupply of opportunity in real estate. They are borrowing against their portfolio and making more as a passive real estate in...

When you make decisions, do you make good informed business decisions? Are you using accurate and justifiable data, facts and information? Do you use stories and information from the news to make your decision? If so, I would recommend checking up on the information to make sure it is useful. Yo...

I love my car. It is exactly what I need. However it is not what I want. When gas prices went up to over $4 a gallon, I decided to purchase a car with cash that was reliable and good on gas. I did not care what it looked like, it just had to last me 2 years, max $2K and around 30 miles per gallo...

When investing in rehab properties, you often run into homes that are in really bad condition. These are the homes I love that are in complete disrepair, ugly and unlivable. To many this is a turnoff and says headaches. To rehab investors it says profits and the evaluation process begins. When c...

Locating flips with great profits is a much different animal than finding rentals. Rentals you can purchase in less desirable areas, find good tenants, good property management and profit. Flips need more than just demand from renters, there must be demand from home buyers. You can find good dea...

Sometimes it is hard to find an agent you trust or that can show the ability to perform. But there has to be a top agent that has a huge buyers list and can sell your home fast and for a great price. This information is actually easy and free. Call a local title company. Give them the zip code o...

I will admit, I thought this idea was ridiculous when I first heard it. Then I talked to those who have had success with it. And then I tried it myself. Guess what? It worked brilliantly. Fact is, it is a buyers market right now. Buyers want discounts, requests granted and they will flex their m...

There is big money in rehab flips. There can also be big loses too. The following can help increase the probability of success and minimize mistakes and unfortunate surprises. 70% max LTV – Make sure you have plenty of room to make mistakes, go over budget on rehab, cover payments on long holdin...