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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Wholesaling Real Estate and the Internet

Investors who are wholesaling real estate can boost their business by harvesting the power of the Internet. The World Wide Web is not only a good way of finding buyers and sellers, it is also a staple source of real estate investing information. So whether you’re just starting in this venture, or have been active for decades, using the Internet to grow your business is an option you simply must not ignore.

Build relationships. Your success in wholesaling real estate, a business also known as flipping houses in many areas, will depend on how large your network is. You need to build a massive network of buyers and seller and serve as the middle man between the two groups. Wholesalers talk to sellers to place properties under contract and assign the contract to buyers. To find more sellers and buyers, go online. Look for websites and online groups that are looking to purchase properties or sell properties. For example, you can type “rehab list” on your search engine to reach for people interested in rehab properties.

Build a brand. You can also use Cyberspace to establish your own brand, which is helpful when flipping houses. That way, when people see a certain icon or slogan, they will be able to associate it with you. In short, people will be able to recall you – and call you – in case they have a deal for you. Just how will you do this? Join social networking sites. Then, use the same picture as your primary photo in your social media accounts. You can also use the same logo and slogan. That way, more people will be seeing your brand more often.

Build your knowledge base. One of the benefits brought by the Internet is the faster dissemination of information. By accessing the Internet, you will be able to read articles that are related to wholesaling real estate. You can also subscribe to websites of experienced wholesalers and get nuggets from them. You can also watch their videos online; just make sure that your Internet speed is fast enough for streaming and downloading. The only danger with expanding your knowledge online is the accuracy of the information available. Some culprits enjoy spreading false info. Others simply think they are doing the right thing – and teaching it to Internet browsers – when in fact their practice is flawed.

To be sure, visit only sites that are considered authority in a certain field. For example, if you want information on flipping and other forms of real estate investing, you can go to Rehab-Real-Estate.com, a trusted site on matters.

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