C.J. Lauria's Real Estate Investing Blog

If you have a real estate home business you are likely procuring distressed investment properties.  The expression “distressed” refers to the situation of the seller that has created an opportunity for you to acquire a lower-than-average purchase price.  Inevitably, though, in these situations w...

This expression is common among most sincere folks contemplating starting their own real estate investing business. In this article, I want to discuss this mindset and analyze the pros and cons therein. As with any new venture, it is always wise to first weigh the costs involved. Furthermore, wit...

I guess my perceptions about banks may have been molded, in part, by the classic 1946 file. "It's a Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart. Here we saw a sincere man driven by a true concern for his fellow man seeking a solution through honest business practice under the basic principles of teamwork ...

We have heard a lot about the part Wall St has played in the downturn of the housing market. And we cannot ignore the fact that certain government policies have allowed the banks free reign with the nation's money without substantial accountability. Before we put the "black hat" of sole responsi...