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

Being a house flipper is very much like running a separate business. Even if you know what you are doing it often takes a full time commitment to be successful.  The perks of flipping houses are plentiful but you need to know exactly what you are getting into before you get very far.  Without knowledge...Read More

Screening potential tenants is the most important thing you can do as a landlord. Every problem during a lease can be traced back to your screening process.  If you are lax on your screening you will let many more bad tenants slip through the cracks.  Tenant screening is not like opening up an investigation.  In...Read More

Generally speaking real estate investing success does not happen overnight. There are occasional exceptions to the rule but typically there is a process to the business.  One of the ways to keep your business going is by constantly funding it with capital.  Increased capital opens up the door to new ways of marketing and lead...Read More

There is a big step between accumulating leads and actually turning those leads into deals. Running a successful marketing campaign and getting your phone to ring is great but the name of the game is conversion.  You need to be able to convert at least two out of every ten new leads into a deal. ...Read More

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

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