It seems that many people who post of forums really want help figuring out how to make money investing in real estate. And it seems that the media has been scaring beginners away with all the real estate bubble bursting, downturn in prices, and buyer's market talk.

If you want to sell your house fast, for top dollar, (of course!) consider the art of redesign to attract your target buyers through their emotions. Redesign means to reinterpret your living spaces and existing furnishings, making the most of what you already have and bringing in touches of interior design to create a buyers' dream home.

If you're selling your home in a buyer's market, here are seven action steps that you can take to prepare your home for a quick sale without lowering your price.

What is your average amount you spend on fixer-uppers before you flip them? Where do you buy building materials?

Many investors got into real estate investing over the past few years just to make money on appreciation. Others followed the old investing strategy of building up a number of rentals for the cash flow profits. Here are a couple of ideas for keeping your investment property cash flow in the black.

A number of lenders offer various programs for buyers to purchase homes without down payments. Part of the impetus for banks offering special mortgage terms to low and moderate income buyers is the Community Reinvestment Act, which requires lenders to provide a certain number of loans to those buyers.

Design psychology helps you with emotions: yours and your prospective buyers. You must learn to love your house at the same time you learn to let go of your home. Understand your target buyers' emotions so that you know what to leave in your home and what you need to take out for staging.

My husband and I want to buy our first home and fix it up. I've been hearing a lot about people needing to sell their houses in foreclosure. What's the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure?

Question from Stan: I see many houses for sale and many of them need fixing up. How do you know which house will make a profit? I want to start flipping houses right away.

Out of town owners ready to make someone a great deal.

Yesterday, I was talking to young Joe Luckino, owner and cofounder of Money4Investors.com. It's hard not to get the fix and flip bug when you listen to Joe's success story.

There are ways to improve your chances of obtaining a home loan, even if your previous history has been less than stellar. A high percentage of home sales are sold to single mothers.

Many investors think they don't want to flip houses because they're afraid of the tax consequences. Problems arise when real estate speculators don't follow the law.

Regardless of the advantages that brokers and real estate agents can offer in marketing a home, many people still try to sell their homes themselves. Although FSBOs are more common in seller's markets, when competition for homes is fierce, you'll find them in all types of markets, and you'll need to use the same caution if you decide you want to buy one.

Question: I know about the positives of the business but can you give me a list of the potential downfalls or losses you can suffer while trying to make this business work?

The market slowed because of these four reasons. Because of all the negativity about the "real estate bubble," too many houses on the market, and a buyer's market, investors are pulling back and looking for other ways to make money. This means less competition for serious real estate investors.

One of our close family friends, an accountant and real estate investor, came too close to making a huge mistake online. Like many banks, Greg's bank sends out business banking emails to their customers. Our friend opened an email that looked just like his bank's usual newsletter and clicked on a link to read more. The website looked just like his bank's website. After reading the article, he clicked on a link to go to his account.

Buying your first home can be a frightening and daunting experience, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, it can actually be enjoyable, if you take the necessary steps to make sure you're ready to go through with the transaction. Here are some ideas on how to make your first home buying experience more enjoyable and less traumatic.

HUD Fights Inflated Housing Costs, Blames Flippers What does this mean for real estate investors who flip houses? Who really inflated prices?