Networking events are a great way to grow your list of contacts. This isn’t exactly breaking news but many investors network for the wrong reasons.  They go simply to talk to someone they know have an appetizer and slip out before the meeting is over.  Those investors that embrace networking and more importantly understand how...Read More

There is no magic formula that guarantees success in the real estate world. What makes investing in real estate so great is that there are many different ways to go about it.   One day you can be sitting at your desk wondering what to do with your life and the next you can be closing...Read More

There are a handful of subtle things you should be doing if you are selling your property. Some of these are common sense but all of them can have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Even in a seller’s market, it is not enough to list your home and wait for the offers to...Read More

As a real estate investor it is important to protect your business at all times. Regardless if you close one deal a year or one a month you need to treat it like a business.  Not only should you keep an eye on numbers and policies but you should think about your business as an...Read More

There is a lot to consider when buying your first investment property.  In addition to finding the right market you also need to know what you want from the property.  By starting with the end in mind it will help guide you every step of the way.  Knowing your property goals will also give you...Read More

There is a lot to consider before making an offer. In the excitement of finding a good property and working on a new deal it is easy to get overzealous.  You want the deal so badly that you may lose track of what is really important.  The goal of any investor is not to accumulate...Read More

The right business partner can completely transform your business. They can open up new doors and bring your business to a whole new level. For as much as the right partner can help the wrong partner can cause months of misery. Because of this getting into a partnership is a decision that shouldn’t be taken...Read More

All real estate investors make mistakes. In fact if you have not made a mistake you probably aren’t as involved in the business as you need to be.  One of the biggest fears for new and old investors alike is the fear of failure.  In some cases this fear paralyzes them to the point where...Read More

As a real estate investor you are in charge of your own business.  It is no different than any other type of self-employment.  You make the rules, create the culture and shape which areas of the business you want to focus on.  As great as this sounds not everyone is cut out for this type...Read More

A well-defined brand can completely change your business. Instead of having to search for a niche or struggling with an identity the right brand will give you a leg up on your competition.  You will instantly be recognizable to real estate agents, sellers, buyers and fellow investors in your area.  You will become the go...Read More