The best real estate investors often surround themselves with the best possible people. The strength of your team can often determine the strength of your business. The people around you want to know that you are going to lead them every step of the way.  There are several different ways to lead based on your...Read More

It is no secret that the loan application process can be time consuming and stressful. The last thing you need to deal with is an unexpected item with your credit report.  What most borrowers aren’t aware of is that the credit score you have at the beginning of the process may not be the same...Read More

Financing is the starting point of any real estate transaction. You can have everything else in place but without financing you won’t get very far.  Financing can often be one of the biggest hurdles for new investors.  Many investors don’t have the proper credit score or necessary down payment amount for traditional lender financing.  They...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

There is no right or wrong way to invest in real estate. There are several different paths and strategies you can follow based on your target area and your individual goals.  When most people think of real estate investing they immediately think of rehabs and quick flips.  While this is certainly a viable option it...Read More

In business the bottom line is always the bottom line. You can have a steady stream of deals coming in but if you aren’t smart with your money it won’t make a difference.  One of the biggest adjustments for new investors is accepting the fact that they are running a business.  This means focusing on...Read More

The way business is conducted has changed dramatically over the years. No longer do you need a dedicated office space if you want to establish a business.  With all of the increases in technology you can stay connected to anybody at any time.  You can work just as effectively lounging by the pool as you...Read More

The lack of a large marketing budget is no excuse not to be successful. In this day and age of increased technology there are dozens of ways to market yourself and your business without breaking the bank.  Huge highway billboards and full page newspaper ads are nice but they may not always be very realistic. ...Read More

Everyone wants to make money. What most people fail to grasp is that it is not how much money you make but what you actually do with it that is important.  If the money is going out as fast as it is coming in eventually the well will run dry and you will be left...Read More

As a real estate investor networking is one of the foundations for success. The more people you connect with the greater the chance that you will find deals in your area. The way networking is done has changed over the years.  It is not enough to exchange business cards and meet for coffee a few...Read More