Mark Ferguson - Ultra-Successful Real Estate Investor - Episode 6

Today Joe talks at length with Mark Ferguson, an amazing guy who’s done some amazing things in the real estate investing world. His blog www.InvestFourMore.com catalogues a ton of great information on who Mark is and what he does, so be sure to check it out! He gets over 200,000 views a month (that’s TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND!). And most of the great resources he puts out (2 to 3 posts per week) is absolutely free!Mark Ferguson’s story is like many, he began right out of college in 2001 when he got his Real Estate License, following in his dad’s footsteps. He started doing normal real estate deals working alongside his dad, then he began flipping homes. But it’s when he moved into REO properties that he saw his career take off. The next thing he knew he was hiring assistants, buying rental properties, and continuing to flip properties up until today, and he’s launched his business into the stratosphere as a result.Mark shares a ton of information regarding what he looks for in a possible rental property and why he always does his deals using a local portfolio lender. There are so many advantages, you’ve got to listen to find out why. He’s not a guy to hold anything back and you’ll find that he’s ready, willing, and most of all, able to help you with a ton of free resources, coaching, and one on one consulting calls.The conversation Joe has with Mark covers how he goes about flipping properties too. Joe asks Mark to share what he looks for when he’s trying to find a good flip, how he goes about it, and how the deals typically work - and Mark shares everything. He still finds that 90% of his deals come from searching the MLS and he pays cash for most of them. He normally spends $20,000 to $30,000 worth of renovations and flips the property quickly.Listen in to this episode, connect with Joe and Mark, and ramp up your business!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEwww.InvestFourMore.com OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE FLIP KINGWho is Mark Ferguson?A ton of valuable info on Mark’s blog.How Mark got started and what he’s doing now.How Mark picks a good deal for a rental property.Why local portfolio lenders are the way to go when you start.What Mark looks for in a good “flip” deal.What Mark’s trying to do with his blog and what’s there to help you.TWEETS YOU CAN USE TO SPREAD THE WORD2 have a consistent, predictable business, you have to take consistent, predictable actionAnalysis paralysis keeps too many would-be real estate investors from successFocus is the #1 things most real estate agents lack.4 free real estate ebooks and a free video training - www.investfourmore.com A local portfolio lender can make your RE investing business soar