Good tenants are the backbone for any successful rental property. You can have the best property in a great location but if your tenants are poor it won’t make a difference.  In many cases the better you are as a landlord the better your tenants will be.  There are several little things that you can...Read More

It has often been said in the real estate world that there is not much that separates one investor from another. In a local market most investors have access to the same contacts and an equal chance when a new listing becomes available.  If this is the case why are some investors more successful than...Read More

Negotiation is a major characteristic of being a successful real estate investor. You use this skill on a daily basis more than you may realize.  Not only is this helpful in finding deals but many other aspects of your business as well.  You negotiate in almost everything you do and everything you purchase.  Successful negotiation...Read More

As a landlord you can’t control everything with your rental property. There are times when you think you have the perfect tenant only to find they are breaking the rules of your lease.  How you respond when you hear the news directly reflects the success of your property.  If you turn your head and continue...Read More

Real estate investing has undergone numerous changes in the past two decades. Perhaps the biggest change is with the number of part time investors.  For years a majority of real estate investors entered the business on a full time basis.  This was not just a hobby but a career.  In recent years there has been...Read More

Building and developing a strong buyer list is one of the keys for any new wholesaler. You can have a great deal but unless it sells it doesn’t make a difference.  Like any other aspect of the real estate business strength is in numbers.  The wider your net is the better chance you have of...Read More

There is more than one way to invest in real estate. One of the most intimidating hurdles in the real estate world is taking the leap to multifamily investing.  The common thought is that with increased units comes increased risk.  The reality is that the opposite is often the case.  Sure, multifamily properties can be...Read More

It takes great management to run a successful rental property. One of the most important aspects of rental property management is avoiding vacancies.  Every month that rental income is not coming in directly costs you money.  In most cases these vacancies can be avoided with proper marketing.  There are several little things that you can...Read More

How can more aspiring real estate investors thrust themselves into action and achieve their dreams? Even knowing the big benefits of real estate, knowing you absolutely need it to survive, and having gained some real estate education simply isn’t enough to move some aspiring real estate investors to the action they need to take. It...Read More

People have been investing in real estate since our country was founded. Over the past two hundred years, the methods may have changed but the principals remain the same.  There are certain key traits that separate successful investors from those that struggle.  These traits are often more important than numbers, contacts or anything else you...Read More