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How to Find Cash Buyer Deals in Real Estate | Realeflow

By Greg Clement

One thing is for sure in the world of real estate investing - cash is king. That’s why real estate..

Tags: Sell the Property, Generate Leads, Marketing, Cash Buyers

Understanding Real Estate Comps: A Comprehensive Guide

By Greg Clement

In the ever-changing world of real estate, mastering the art of property valuation is essential...

Tags: Sell the Property, Analyze the Deal, New Investors, Comps

How to Build Cold Calling Lists

By Greg Clement

Real estate investing is a competitive arena where having a precise cold calling list can..

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Getting Started, Cold Calling

Real Estate Investor Leads: Strategies for Success

By Greg Clement

In the dynamic world of real estate investing, finding the right opportunities is the key to..

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Getting Started, New Investors

Generating Seller Leads With Leadflow Leadpipes

By Greg Clement

Welcome to the second post in our “Featured Tool of the Month” series! Please follow us as we..

Tags: Generate Leads, Product

5 Steps To Negotiating Your Best Deal

By Greg Clement

I'm going to let you in on a little secret...

Tags: Make Offers, Analyze the Deal

#WINNING the Website Game

By Tracey Tobias

The passive sale: that’s what we’re talking about today. 

Are you familiar with the term?

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Getting Started, New Investors, Website

How to Find Wholesale Properties

By Greg Clement

Real estate investing is an exciting venture that offers many strategies for wealth accumulation...

Tags: Generate Leads, Wholesaling, Marketing, New Investors

How to Build a Wholesale Buyers List

By Greg Clement

In real estate investment, particularly in wholesaling, the creation of a buyer list is a strategic..

Tags: Generate Leads, Wholesaling, New Investors, Buyer Leads

How to Find Who Owns a Property

By Greg Clement

Understanding how to find the owner of a property is a crucial aspect of the real estate industry...

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Finding Property Owners

How to Find Vacant Properties In Your Market

By Greg Clement

Discovering vacant properties is a strategic approach that can significantly benefit real estate..

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Direct Mail, New Investors, foreclosure, Vacant Properties

Understanding Absentee Owners: Meaning, Pros & Cons

By Greg Clement

In the intricate tapestry of real estate, absentee owners play a distinctive role. 

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Getting Started, New Investors

How To Find Motivated Seller Leads

By Greg Clement

In the fast-paced world of real estate, success often hinges on identifying and connecting with..

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Getting Started, New Investors

Real Estate Lead Generation: A Guide To The Basics

By Realeflow Team

Diving In; What Are Real Estate Leads?

At its core, real estate lead generation is all about..

Real Estate Investing Terms (List Of 70+)

By Realeflow Team

Real Estate Investing Terms Table Of Contents

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Real Estate Direct Mail: Why You Need It

By Greg Clement

Welcome to the first post in our “Featured Tool of the Month” series on Direct Mail! Follow us as..

The Power Of Tax Delinquent Leads To Real Estate Investors

By Realeflow Team

Tax delinquency isn't a phrase that property owners like to hear. But for you, the ambitious..

Tags: Generate Leads, Glossary

A Deep Dive into Bankruptcy Leads for Real Estate

By Realeflow Team

Bankruptcy leads for real estate might sound like a grim business. However, my friend, these are..

Tags: Generate Leads, Foundations

Mastering Absentee Owners: Riding the Real Estate Wave

By Realeflow Team

Are you an ambitious real estate investor, always on the hunt for the next opportunity? Then,..

Tags: Generate Leads, Foundations, Investor Insights

Supercharge Your ROI: Top 5 Real Estate Skip Tracing Services

By Realeflow Team

The Art of the Chase: Understanding Skip Tracing Services

Skip tracing is an essential tool in a..

Tags: Generate Leads, Investor Insights

How To Skip Trace For Free: RE Investor Bootstrapping

By Realeflow Team

If you're ready to dig deep and unearth those golden real estate opportunities, then buckle up...

Tags: Foundations, Getting Started

Skip Tracing Property Owners: Your Key To Untapped Real Estate Deals

By Realeflow Team

Have you ever driven past a neglected property and dreamt of its potential, wishing you could..

Tags: Analyze the Deal, Foundations, Glossary, Investor Insights

Uncovering Profit: A Deep Dive into Motivated Seller Leads

By Realeflow Team

In real estate investing, finding your next big opportunity often comes down to one thing –..

Tags: Generate Leads, Wholesaling, Marketing, New Investors

Location, Location, Location: The Ultimate Real Estate Guide

By Realeflow Team

So, you're eager to dive into the vast ocean of real estate investing, huh? Let's start with one of..

Tags: Investor Insights, Getting Started, New Investors

Flipping Vs Renting: Your Real Estate Investment Guide

By Realeflow Team

There’s no predefined path in real estate investing - and that’s one of the aspects that makes it..

Tags: Investor Insights, Flipping, landlord

Feel The Rhythm: Investment Success W/ The Real Estate Cycle

By Realeflow Team

Understanding the rhythm of the real estate cycle is the golden key to thriving in the real estate..

Tags: Investor Insights

Should I Invest in Real Estate? The Ultimate Pros and Cons Guide

By Realeflow Team

The Real Estate Investment Question: What's in it for Me?

"Should I invest in real estate?" That's..

Tags: Investor Insights, Getting Started

Starting An LLC for Real Estate Investing? An Investor's Guide

By Realeflow Team

Hold onto your hats, folks! You're about to embark on the adrenaline-fueled roller coaster that is..

Comps 101: Mastering Real Estate Investments

By Greg Clement
Tags: Analyze the Deal

10 Ways To Generate Passive Income From Your Land

By Realeflow Team

Do you own a piece of land that just sits idle? Then this message is for you! 

Tags: Getting Started

Real Estate Direct Mail Postcards: Winning Tips for Investors

By Realeflow Team

Real estate investing is not just about owning property; it's a high stakes game of marketing..

Tags: Marketing, Direct Mail

A Blueprint For Commercial Real Estate Lead Generation

By Realeflow Team

Let's face it: A strong investment strategy begins with a steady stream of quality leads. In the..

Tags: Generate Leads

Teeing Up Success: A Guide To Commercial Real Estate Leads

By Realeflow Team

In the world of commercial real estate investing, nothing is more valuable or elusive than a steady..

Tags: Generate Leads, Getting Started

Attract & Retain Top Tenants: A Guide for Savvy Investors

By Realeflow Team

Every real estate investor, no matter if you're a greenhorn or a seasoned pro, knows that tenants..

Apartment Investing: Your Ticket to Cash Flow Success

By Realeflow Team

The Allure of the Apartment Game

Investing in real estate is not for the faint of heart. It..

The Ultimate Guide To Investing In Townhouses (2023)

By Realeflow Team

You're here because you're hungry for that next level real estate play, right? Let's not beat..

Protect Yourself From Bad Contractors: A Guide [With Examples]

By Greg Clement

How To Find Reputable Contractors (By Avoiding The Shady Ones)

Greetings, real estate investors!..

Tags: Rehab Property, Investor Insights

Investor's Goldmine: 10 Essential Places to Find Real Estate Deals

By Greg Clement

Folks, you're in the game of real estate investing, and you're always on the hunt for the next big..

Tags: Generate Leads, Foundations

How To Understand And Minimize Depreciation Recapture Tax

By Realeflow Team

What is Depreciation Recapture Tax?

The Ultimate Guide to QOZs for Real Estate Investors

By Realeflow Team

What You'll Find Here:

Distressed Property Leads: What They Are And Where To Find Them

By Greg Clement
Tags: Generate Leads, Product

9 Different Types Of Real Estate Asset Classes

By Realeflow Team

The 9 Most Common Real Estate Asset Classes

How To Talk To Private Lenders

By Jenna Hoover

Private Lenders In Real Estate

We have all heard the real estate gurus talk about the term “OPM,”..

Tags: Fund the Deal

How To Analyze Real Estate Deals And Maximize Your ROI

By Greg Clement
Tags: Make Offers, Analyze the Deal

How To Fund Your Real Estate Deals With Private Lenders

By Greg Clement

Table Of Contents

Tags: Generate Leads, Fund the Deal

12 Real Estate Seller Objection Handling Scripts

By Greg Clement

Scripts Help You Handle Seller Objections Better

You already know this by now; if you want to be..

Tags: Generate Leads, Analyze the Deal

Leveling Up: Finding Investors For Bigger Real Estate Deals

By Greg Clement

So you’re a real estate investor ready to level up! You've dipped your toes into the world of..

The Due Diligence Contingency Clause For RE Investors

By Derek Gales

The real estate investing market is an extremely competitive market - and in competitive markets,..

House Hacking 101: A Young Investor’s Guide

By Derek Gales

The dream of financial freedom is what most real estate investors are after. For a lot of young..

8 Steps To Investing In Long Term Rental Properties

By Jason Kolodziej

Investors have been talking about the pros and cons of long-term rentals for a long time. Some..

The 3 Most Common Types Of Real Estate Taxes: Explained

By Danny Sobek

Taxes will come up again and again as you grow as a real estate investor and learn more about how..

How To Maximize Long Term Rentals Occupancy (& Revenue)

By Tracey Tobias

Alright! You’ve got the property - now it’s time to turn it into a profitable business. And to do..

7 Key Team Members You Need For Your REI Team

By Greg Clement

You see it happen every day. A hotheaded real estate investor scores a good deal and they think..

Tags: Foundations

A Letter To New Investors: Keeping Vacancy Down

By Greg Clement
Tags: New Investors

8 Questions To Answer Before You Diversify Your Real Estate Portfolio

By Tracey Tobias

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already into the real estate investing game. And you’re..

5 Hacks To Avoid Capital Gains Tax In Real Estate

By Jason Kolodziej

As any real estate investor with years in the game will tell you, every penny counts when you're..

Tags: Sell the Property

5 Real Estate Investing Terms Every New Investor Should Know

By Greg Clement

The last thing you need as a budding real estate investor is for word to get out that you’re new,..

Tags: Getting Started

7 Pros And 5 Cons Of Wholesaling Real Estate

By Realeflow Team

What if there was a way to start investing in real estate with no initial capital?You'd tell me I'm..

The 12 Best Alternatives To AirBnb & How They’re Different

By Jason Kolodziej

Maybe you’re looking for alternatives to AirBnb to list your property in more locations. Maybe..

5 Questions To Ask Before Investing In Short Term Rentals

By Danny Sobek

The age-old issue of "short term vs. long term" rental investments rages on among real estate..

7 Steps to Finding a Mentor

By Tracey Tobias

Surrounding yourself with people who are doing what you want to be doing is a huge step towards..

Tags: Foundations, Getting Started, New Investors

The Ultimate Guide To Finding Quality Real Estate Leads

By Tracey Tobias
Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Direct Mail, Getting Started, New Investors, Website

5 Questions to Ask Before You Flip a Foreclosure

By Realeflow Team

Talk to any successful real estate investor and they’ll tell you that when it comes to..

Tags: Sell the Property, Flipping, Marketing, Getting Started, New Investors, foreclosure

REI Roundtable Podcast: The Fortune Is In The Follow-Up

By Realeflow Team

The fortune is in the follow-up. 

Tags: Sell the Property, Generate Leads, REI Roundtable, Flipping, Marketing, Getting Started, New Investors, Podcast

How Successful Real Estate Investors Handle Their Business During COVID-19

By Realeflow Team

On this webinar, we talk with Jenna Hoover, owner of Jenna Buys Houses, and Rob “The House Guy”..

Tags: Podcast, COVID-19, Investor Shift

Building Wealth With Your Self-Directed Retirement Account

By Realeflow Team

In this webinar, we interview John Bowens of Equity Trust on why right now is the perfect time to..

Tags: Podcast, COVID-19, Investor Shift

REI Roundtable Podcast: Buy and Hold vs. Buy and Flip

By Realeflow Team

Which is the better investing method for new investors? Buy and hold or buy and flip?

Tags: Sell the Property, REI Roundtable, Flipping, New Investors, Buy and Hold, Podcast

How To Survive And Thrive Regardless Of The Coming Downturn

By Realeflow Team

In this webinar, we interview CEO and Founder of The Collective Genius Real Estate Investing..

Tags: Podcast, COVID-19, Investor Shift

How The Stimulus Bill Directly Affects ALMOST ALL Real Estate Investors and Agents

By Realeflow Team

In this webinar, we talk specifically about the new stimulus bill and how it directly affects..

Tags: Podcast, COVID-19, Investor Shift

REI Roundtable Podcast: The Future Of The Market

By Realeflow Team

Is it just me, or are we not talking enough about private lending? Not Realeflow, of course…

Tags: Fund the Deal, REI Roundtable, Podcast, Private Lending

Photo Tips For A Standout Property Listing

By Jason Kolodziej

How do you get your listing from good to great?

You take your shot… And then you take it again...

Tags: Sell the Property, Generate Leads, Flipping, Marketing, Getting Started, New Investors

REI Roundtable Podcast: Owner Financing

By Realeflow Team

Investing in financially distressed areas is a pretty popular strategy for real estate investors… ..

Tags: REI Roundtable, landlord, Buy and Hold, Property Management, Podcast, Owner Financing

Everyone Should Have A Scarborough Road

By Realeflow Team

Molly Malloy grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and, by all accounts, she grew up a very lucky little..

Tags: Getting Started, New Investors

REI Roundtable Podcast: Building Legacy Wealth

By Realeflow Team

Most real estate investors are focused on a specific type of property. It could be single-family,..

Tags: REI Roundtable, New Investors, landlord, Buy and Hold, Property Management, Podcast, Multi-Unit

REI Roundtable Podcast: Recession-Proofing Your Business

By Realeflow Team

Here’s the thing that we love about our podcast:We bring in experts at the top of their game, with..

Tags: REI Roundtable, Wholesaling, New Investors, Buy and Hold, Podcast

Why Real Estate Investors Need A Direct Mail Strategy

By Realeflow Team

It's the Digital Age, right? A digital strategy is essential, but let's talk bigger picture.

Tags: Generate Leads, Marketing, Direct Mail

Marine to House Flipper — One Triathlete’s Story of Survival

By Realeflow Team

May 2011 — Shawn Tiberio, at just 28 years old, is quickly closing in on the end of his time with..

Tags: Getting Started, New Investors

REI Roundtable Podcast: Network To Net Worth

By Realeflow Team

"That awkward moment when" is a shared experience… Especially when you're first starting out in..

Tags: REI Roundtable, Podcast

A Single Mother's Heartache Turned Success: Real Estate Investing

By Realeflow Team

On April 1, 2013, Jenna Hoover wakes up at 7am with a pit in her stomach.

This is the day that will..

Tags: Getting Started, New Investors

REI Roundtable: Motivated Seller Leads That Work

By Realeflow Team

How do you get a list of cold leads to raise their hands and say, "YES! I'm so glad you called!"

..

Tags: Generate Leads, REI Roundtable, Getting Started, Artificial Intelligence, Podcast

REI Roundtable Season 2 Premiere: From Surviving To Thriving

By Realeflow Team

What does it take to turn your first real estate transaction into a thriving business?

Watch the..

Tags: team building, REI Roundtable, Getting Started, New Investors, Buy and Hold, Podcast

REI Roundtable - The NEW Podcast Where Real Estate Investors Get Real

By Realeflow Team

Sponsored by Realeflow, REI Roundtable is hosted by renowned Real Estate Investor Rob “The House..

Tags: Updates, REI Roundtable, Podcast

Artificial Intelligence: How It’s Changing The Face Of Real Estate Investing

By Tracey Tobias

Can Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning really help real estate investors scale their..

Tags: Generate Leads, Product, Updates, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence

REI Roundtable Episode 10: Landlord Of War

By Realeflow Team

Should you hire a professional property management team or take all the tenant problems on yourself?

Tags: REI Roundtable, New Investors, Real Estate Management, landlord, Buy and Hold, Property Management

REI Roundtable Episode 9: The Contractor & The Investor: A Love Story

By Realeflow Team

Who wins when a real estate investor and a real estate contractor don't see eye to eye?

“You’ll..

Tags: Rehab Property, REI Roundtable, Flipping, New Investors

REI Roundtable Episode 8: Real Estate Investor vs. Agent

By Realeflow Team

What happens when an unlicensed real estate investor and a by-the-books agent come face-to-face to..

Tags: REI Roundtable, Wholesaling, Flipping, New Investors

REI Roundtable Episode 7: When Is It Time To Lawyer Up?

By Realeflow Team

In this exciting new episode, Rob “The House Guy” sits down with a veteran real estate attorney to..

Tags: REI Roundtable, Legal Wholesaling, Getting Started, New Investors

REI Roundtable Episode 6: Rehabbing

By Realeflow Team

In this episode - Rob “The House Guy” sits down with two seasoned rehab experts to talk about their..

Tags: Rehab Property, REI Roundtable

REI Roundtable Episode 5: Getting Started

By Realeflow Team

In this episode - Rob “The House Guy” sits down with two new real estate investors to talk about..

Tags: Generate Leads, REI Roundtable, Getting Started, New Investors

REI Roundtable Episode 4: Direct Mail

By Realeflow Team

In this episode - Rob “The House Guy” sits down with two titans of real estate to briefly talk..

Tags: Generate Leads, REI Roundtable, Marketing, Direct Mail

REI Roundtable Episode 3: Legal Wholesaling (Part 2)

By Realeflow Team

Do you want to know exactly how to wholesale houses the legal way with step-by-step instructions..

REI Roundtable Episode 2: Legal Wholesaling (Part 1)

By Realeflow Team

Do you want to know how to wholesale houses the legal way ? (It's probably not as hard as you..

REI Roundtable Episode 1: Lead Generation

By Realeflow Team

Do you wonder what marketing methods the most successful real estate investors in the country use..

Tags: Generate Leads, REI Roundtable

Creative Investing Outside Of Your Local Market

By Realeflow Team

Are you interested in real estate investing outside of your local market, but aren't sure how or..

Profiting from the Past: A Guide to Historic Tax Credits

By Greg Clement
Tags: Rehab Property, Investor Insights

One Deal, Three Paychecks: How To Maximize Profits On Every Real Estate Deal

By Realeflow Team

Did you know you can get paid multiple times from one deal? (And we're not talking about rentals.) 

Tags: Sell the Property, Generate Leads, Investor Insights

3 Simple Steps To Make Money In Real Estate

By Jenna Hoover

Do you want to invest in real estate, but have no idea where to start?

In this video, you'll learn..

Tags: Foundations, Investor Insights

The Most Overlooked Source Of Motivated Seller Leads

By Derek Gales

Facebook is one of the most underutilized yet powerful motivated seller lead generation channel..

Tags: Generate Leads, Flipping Facebook

Trouble Shooting Your Real Estate Direct Mail Campaigns

By Greg Clement

Have you ever sent a direct mail campaign and wondered, "What went wrong?" 

Tags: Generate Leads

Wholesaling Properties - The Legal Way

By Greg Clement

Are You Wholesaling Properties The Right Way?

 You might not be aware (because truthfully, most..

Tags: Sell the Property, Foundations

Realeflow Gives Handwritten Direct Mail A Whole New Meaning

By Greg Clement

Realeflow Product Updates

Check Out The Incredible Upgrades We’ve Made To Real Estate Direct Mail

Tags: Product

Free Scripts: Boost Sales with Top Seller Lead Qualification

By Greg Clement

You’ve sent out your direct mail campaign, you’ve gotten people to visit your website and opt in..

Tags: Analyze the Deal

5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid in Real Estate Investing

By Greg Clement

As a new real estate investor, you’re probably excited to get your first deal done - and you should..

Tags: Foundations

Targeted Direct Mail Campaigns - How Real Estate Investors Can Win

By Greg Clement

Welcome to the third post in our “Featured Tool of the Month” series on Direct Mail! Follow us, as..

Tags: Generate Leads, Product

Buyer and Seller Lead Generation with Leadpipes

By Greg Clement

Welcome to the first post in our “Featured Tool of the Month” series! Follow us as we breakdown our..

Tags: Sell the Property, Generate Leads, Product

Direct Mail Fail - How to waste your money and everybody’s time

By Greg Clement

This is the story of how a piece of direct mail landed on my doorstep and how the investor who sent..

Tags: Generate Leads

The Real Estate Investor’s Marketing Cheat Sheet

By Greg Clement

I was recently asked to speak in front of a large audience of real estate investors. A good part of..

Tags: Sell the Property, Generate Leads