Goodbye Property Managers! // May 09, 2008

In my years of investing and building ATW Investments Inc. into the company it is, I have noticed one thing that all investors-both the sweet little old lady and the big buff bald guy are scared to death of. That my friends, is PROPERTY MANAGEMENT! We have sold numerous excellent deals with great potential to investors and have seen some of these deals go down the tubes, specifically because of property management issues. So I wanted to create this two-part article as a way to shed some light on the subject. Part one will explain the common types of property managers you should avoid and/or reform. Part two will explain how to run an investment with absolutely no property manager at all! This part will go into detail about a strategy that will allow you to look that property manager in the eye and tell them, “You’re fired!”

The Secret to Getting Premium Returns // April 30, 2008

Do you want returns of 3% or 30%?  Here is the secret!

Investors- I wanted to take a moment to talk about one of the most crucial parts of investing in real estate. This to me is the crown jewel of investing. Those who already know this secret and practice it well, have and will consistently achieve returns in the 20, 30 and higher percentiles. For those who do not yet know this secret, you should practice saying your prayers because you’re going to have to bank on your financial planner (also known as glorified sales agent) to get you high returns (which they don’t tell you is about 5%).

Subject To Deals: The Perfect Solution to Today’s Financing Difficulties // March 11, 2008

I’m going to buy over 100 homes this year and so should you!

Investors today are having a tough enough time with their current investments. Refinances are tough, if not impossible, to do in your investment portfolio at the present moment. With the sliding market we are seeing great prices on homes everywhere but how do you get yourself into the transaction if you’re not able to get a loan on the home?

Now Is The Perfect Time To Buy-Why You Should Take Advantage of This Market // February 27, 2008

With all the turmoil in regards to the US economy, I want to outline why the economy is still great for investors and how now is the perfect time to buy, buy, buy.

First off I acknowledge that by writing this article I am separating myself from the overall investment community, which believes in holding on to their investment dollars at the present moment. I will give you two reasons why now is a great time to invest in real estate.

New Year’s Resolutions and Property Investing // January 01, 2008

This time of year I often see many new investors enter the jungle that is real estate investing. The most common explanation I get from these investors is that real estate investing is something they’ve always wanted to undertake and their resolution this year is to actually get started.

Invest with Success in Any Market Using The Golden Rule // December 13, 2007

In the current real estate market and in my position as President of ATW Investments Inc., I have the opportunity to see the actions real estate investors take on a day-to-day basis. Lately, I’ve noticed that many investors are shying away from the business. Based on my observations, I must say that the majority of Investors have forgotten the golden rule of investing.

Invest in Texas-Why This Market Is Superior // November 05, 2007

I recently sat down with an investor from California and commiserated with him. He told me about his situation of having to buy properties in California, knowing he would negative cash-flow and that there was no equity. He purchased only with the hope of appreciation (which as we all know has not happened in the last few years). While I empathize with this investor and anyone in his situation, I would say to you as I did to him--There is a better, smarter way to invest your dollars!

Tax Foreclosures // September 17, 2007

Tax Foreclosures

I wanted to take a moment to discuss this very interesting part of Real Estate Investing. With the current climate that surrounds the Real Estate World, Foreclosures are going up across the board. The key component to consider as an investor is, “What kind of Foreclosure do you want to work with?” My answer to that question is the answer to all great real estate deals….

Subprime Mortgage Market // August 30, 2007

Subprime Mortgage Market

But with the sub-prime crisis that has arisen across the United States many investors are asking me what is going to happen next. They want to know what should be done with their investments now.