Author: Kevin Guz

I recently had an opportunity to purchase a home in a great neighborhood. It had great resale potential, plus great lease opportunity if you wanted to buy and hold it.  … more

Since my previous post addresses the financial costs associated with renovating an investment property, allow me to focus on another important consideration: The time factor. In this situation, there are… more

As a real estate investor, here’s a question I have to ask on a regular basis involving a property for sale:  Should I renovate it? Or pass on the property… more

I am a strong supporter of investors who use videos to market their services and emphasize their expertise. The numbers prove this point. A YouTube search for “real estate investing”… more

If I were a first-time investor, and if I had a chance to buy and sell a property for a sizable profit, I would try to get the necessary capital,… more

When I am negotiating deals, there is one secret asset I use above all others. Information. As I tell my colleagues, information is our greatest asset. When you have extremely… more

I have a colleague, an independent investor (which I was, too, prior to becoming a HomeVestors-Dallas franchisee), and he has strong opinions about real estate investor “gurus.” As do I,… more

Here’s some frank advice to owners of distressed properties: Work with investors, not speculators. How can you tell the difference between the two? Start by asking the prospective buyer a… more