Quotes of the Day

When the housing market is down and it is a buyer's market, I could purchase one home for the same capital needed to mortgage three to four houses with a 25 percent down payment. The positive cash flow from my rental property is very similar whether I purchase one rental property with zero debt versus leveraging my capital to purchase three properties with a 25 percent down payment and a mortgage. The potential that the value of my property will appreciate is three times greater when purchasing three properties from that of purchasing one rental property when the housing market rebounds. [2014] - Michael Munsey

Unless you are a licensed and experienced contractor, do not do your own inspection. Yes, you should walk through the property and make sure there are no major red flags before spending the money on an inspector, but your official inspection should be done by a real, licensed property inspector. Try to get the inspector onto the property within four days of mutual acceptance. If possible, make sure the power, water, and all other utilities for the property are turned on before the inspection. I recommend you are present for the inspection. The report that the inspector provides you several days after the inspection will likely be scary. Your job is to decide which issues are important and which aren't. Being present for the inspection makes this process much easier. [2015] - Brandon Turner

Some successful signs have more than six words, but not many. Probably the most successful of all have just one to three words. Your sign must be replaced on a regular basis (monthly or weekly). Unless you have the time to check your signs, look into posting services. You can find them listed in your Yellow Pages under "signs" or "bulletin boards." Typewriter type is fine. Clear, handsome hand lettering is probably best. [1998] - Jay Conrad Levinson

One doesn’t have to use the same indicators on the different time frames. [2003] - Marcel Link

Everyone should try to incorporate one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds into his or her daily diet, in addition to a serving of nuts or other seeds. A quarter cup of nuts is considered a serving, or two tablespoons of nut or seed butters, including peanut butter. (Chestnuts and coconuts don't nutritionally count as nuts.) I also recommend one-quarter teaspoon a day of the spice turmeric, along with any other (salt-free) herbs and spices you may enjoy. [2015] - Michael Greger