If you read many of the real estate investment blogs and forums today, you'll find that a sizable number of people are really concerned about whether it's still possible to make significant amounts of money investing in real estate. It seems as if a fair number of folks have been frightened by headlines they read in the media about a burst in the real estate bubble, a downturn in prices, and the number of homes on the market. Is any of that doom-and-gloom talk true? Let’s examine some of the headlines to find out.

We've all been hearing a great deal about the concept of green building, but many people still don't have a good grasp at what the concept means in real life. Here are the basics when it comes to incorporating green building techniques into your home.

This second part of David Lindahl's teleseminar is on the 5 steps to financial freedom through Condo Conversion.

You've probably heard the news in the media: the real estate boom is slowing down. That's the bad news. The GOOD news is that owning real estate is still one of the safest and most cost effective forms of investment. That's been the case throughout history, and that will continue to be the case as long as people still need homes to live in.

"After I find a fixer, I make an offer, get it under contract and then find a hard money lender? Is this in the right order? I don't have any cash and went thru a real estate investing disaster already, so I'm leery as to how to go. Have credit cards and a HELOC, but afraid of putting my own home in danger. My credit score is good; should I get prequalified first?"

Question from reader: How do I fix my credit after filing bankruptcy to buy a house?

College educated baby boomers more likely to own second homes. Find out why vacation homes make a great investment.

Flipping Houses author and family to be featured on TLC's Flip That House. This episode will differ from other shows because the house flippers work on the property as a family and have been turning "doghouses" into "dollhouses" for thirty years using interior design strategies.

This first part of David Lindahl's teleseminar is on the 5 steps to financial freedom through Condo Conversion.

There's no doubt that you can make significant amounts of money by buying, repairing, and reselling houses. However, it takes knowledge, time, and careful planning to make maximum profits in a minimum amount of time, and if you make a mistake along the way, it can make a serious dent in your bottom line.

Real estate has always been, and will continue to be, one of the surest ways to get rich in America. Since the earliest days of this country, more people have gotten wealthy through owning real estate than any other way. In fact, the largest investment and biggest asset that the average U.S. citizen possesses is their home. There are lots of reasons to become an investment property owner, but there are things you should know before you buy your first piece of property.

There are many ways to make money in real estate. Two popular and proven ways are flipping houses and landlording. Often, both of these methods involve fixing or rehabbing the property for higher profits.

When Lori with Flip That House called me to see if we have any working houses coming up to feature on TLC's reality show, as an investor, I thought "What's in it for us?"

Welcome to the second installment of a 1.5 hour interview with Dave Lindahl.

Should you hold an open house to sell your home? Should investors stage an open house?

It's not easy to sell a home yourself, but it can be done. There are many things to know when trying to sell a home without the benefit of a real estate agent, but many people across the country do, and the trend may actually be on the increase, according to statistics from a number of sources.

Is there a difference between "flipping" and "fixing" houses for profit?

It's not as simple as you might think to cancel a credit card, partly because those companies would like to keep you as a customer, and also because canceling cards may adversely affect your credit rating. Here are a few suggestions for canceling cards safely and easily.

If you're preparing a house for sale during this fall and coming winter, redesign the kitchen so it heat's up home buyer's emotions. Since the kitchen forms the center for family activities, most buyers say "yes" or "no" to a house right in front of the stove.

I'm sure you're heard this story. Friend helps friend buy house. Friend moves in and stays two weeks before moving out to live with girfriend. Friend stuck with payments and fixer. Except,

Question from reader: My bank turned down my loan to buy a house because of my credit. How do I fix my credit to buy a house?

Before you begin, make a real estate investing business plan for yourself. Fixing and flipping houses is only one way to make money investing in real estate. Make sure you either have plenty of cash or credit available to complete the project. Flipping Houses: Seven Tips for Beginning House Flippers

Question after home seller's teleseminar: Jeanette, you said that we need buyers to connect with our home and get them to look longer. How do you keep buyers looking at your home?

Email from reader: Jeanette, in your blog post "Conniving Agents" you told the story of what's happening to us. We advertised our home just to see what would happen and we got a bunch of calls from agents. How do we select the right agent?

Welcome to the first installment of a 1.5 hour interview with Dave Lindahl.

Today, I received this in a newsletter for real estate agents sharing how to make more money.

Question from reader: In flipping houses, what is the difference between distressed property and bargain property?

When you sell a home, appraisers use comparable market sales of local properties sold within the last six months to value your home. Some lenders require that the stated property value covers the mortgage amount plus their selling costs in case of foreclosure. For this reason, a sale may fall through if a home sells on the open market for more than the appraised value.

Remodeling expense source of funding all depends on your situation, personal finances, and goals. First, we'll explore home sellers selling their own home. Real estate investors rehabbing a fixer have different needs.