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HUD is the acronym for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD listings are the properties HUD is currently offering for sale to investors or private homeowners. HUD acquires these properties through foreclosures on Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages. The HUD listings are comprised of one to four unit... more »

There are countless courses and informational seminars on how to buy houses in foreclosure. However, with all the focus on the legal documents, working with the homeowners and paying off the lender, a crucial detail gets lost in the shuffle: how to find a house in foreclosure in more »

If you're new to flipping houses there are several things to know before you begin. First, if you are going to be a house-flipper you cannot make emotional or sentimental decisions about purchasing properties, as each must be treated as a business operation. Here are a few tips about house-flipping for the beginner. more »

Interested in investing in property? If you are new to real estate investing, you’ll need to take the time to learn before you start investing. Follow these steps to learn how to invest in property, and you could be on your way in a few months. more »

For those with bad credit, buying a house may seem to be more of a fantasy than a goal. Everywhere you turn, you see advertisements for great mortgage rates as long as you have good credit. However, although it is realistic to expect that bad credit may prevent you from getting your first choice for credit cards, car loans and real... more »