The real estate market is constantly changing. Anyone that was in the business last decade knows just how quickly things can change. One minute your business is riding high and the next you are left wondering what happened.  The best way to protect yourself is to always brace for the unexpected.  By acknowledging that bad...Read More

The end of the year is a popular time to take inventory of your business. With the Christmas holiday there is usually plenty of opportunity to reflect on where your business has been over the past twelve months.  It can be a pretty eye opening exercise looking back at where you were just twelve months...Read More

What does it take to become a successful real estate investor? Depending on who you ask the answers will vary greatly.  Some will say it takes financial backing while others will say you need education.  Some will argue that local contacts are key while others proclaim that a quality real estate agent is essential. While...Read More

There are ups and downs in every business. As a real estate investor some days you feel like you are on top of the world and others you wonder why you are in the business. What keeps you going during the down times is having the right mindset.  Not only do you need to acknowledge...Read More

What you do in your first hour of being awake sets the tone for the rest of the day. By tweaking your morning routine you can get your day off to a flying start.  It is no secret that we are creatures of habit.  If you do something for just a few consecutive days it...Read More

Making the decision to be a full time real estate investor is very much like starting a new business. The choices you make in the infancy of your business can have a major impact on where you end up.  Aligning yourself with the right people and being open to numerous ideas can often times make...Read More

Everyone in business is looking for ways to increase productivity. While hard work is important it is far from the only factor.  You need to strike a balance between working hard and working smart.  Sitting behind a laptop for fifteen hours a day seems like a good idea but is often counterproductive.  There are plenty...Read More

The real estate business if full of action oriented individuals. Anyone can have a good thought but few spend the time and effort putting it into action.  Without action your business will not get too far off the ground.  If there is something holding you back you need to get to the bottom of exactly...Read More

With the real estate market improving in many areas demand for real estate is on the rise. It seems that anyone who has ever watched a home flipping show on TV thinks they can make money in real estate.  While the business is certainly open to anyone that doesn’t mean it is easy.  If you...Read More

Do you think you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? For many people being self-employed feels like reaching the top of the mountain. There is the ability to create your own schedule, work from home and you no longer have a boss breathing down their neck.  As great as this scenario may be...Read More