Rehabbing is currently the most popular form of real estate investing. Almost every new investor that enters the market wants to be the next great house flipper.  While this is certainly achievable there is plenty that can go wrong.  Things may look easy enough on TV but are often much more difficult than you may...Read More

If you are looking for financing on your next deal you shouldn’t discount your local bank or mortgage broker. Even though traditional financing has received a bad rap in recent years it is still a viable option for the right borrower.  The two main lending options are a local bank and a mortgage broker.  While...Read More

The mind is a very powerful thing. It influences how you think about a deal and how you feel about a new contact. It can push you to work hard in times of struggle or throw in the towel when faced with adversity.  In the world of real estate the right mindset is essential.  Investing...Read More

The best real estate investors start with a plan. Figuring out what you need and how to get it can be confusing and frustrating as you are just starting out.  While there are several different paths you can take there are a few basic items all new investors need. These items are the backbone of...Read More

Real estate investors wear many hats.  They are part accountant, part problem solver and part financial manager.  Perhaps the biggest characteristic of successful real estate investors is that of a salesperson.  Whether you know it, or like it, sales is a huge part of the business.  There is a large degree of selling involved in...Read More

It is difficult to have success in real estate without a good plan. You can have the best intentions and be motivated to succeed but if you don’t know where you are going you will eventually get lost. Investing in real estate is very much like starting a new business. You should have an idea...Read More

If the NBA finals taught us anything it is the importance of having a good team around you. Sure, Lebron James & Kyrie Irving were the stars but they could not do it alone.  There were several players and coaches who did the little things to make them successful.  These pieces to the puzzle often...Read More

The key to successful wholesaling is finding deals where nobody else is looking. Many new wholesale investors are tempted by the low hanging fruit that is foreclosures.  While the right foreclosure deal can be a home run they are also filled with competition.  By wasting all of your time searching for the same deals that...Read More

As any rehab investor knows quicks sales are essential for success. It allows you to maximize profits on the current deal and accelerate how quickly you can find the next one.  As great as quick rehab turnovers are not every investor knows how to achieve them.  It is not enough to hurry through a project...Read More

There are only so many hours in a day. Every investor regardless of age, experience or market has the ability to maximize the twenty four hours they are given.  Often times what you will find is that the most successful investors get the most out of every day.  Those that struggle may have the best...Read More