As a real estate investor it is easy to get influenced by the people around you. With every networking meeting and investment club you can hear a different way to run your business.  Sometimes the advice is sound and can change the way you do things.  In most cases what works for someone else does...Read More

There are always plenty of unknowns with any new business. Investing in real estate is no different.  There are many new investors who feel they have an idea of what they are in for based solely on what they see on TV.  After they get started they quickly realize that their vision doesn’t match reality. ...Read More

It is no secret that there has been a definite shift in the way businesses approach marketing. Today social media, website development and mobile marketing are the common starting points.  While these can certainly be effective they are not the only options.  It wasn’t that long ago when face to face and direct marketing were...Read More

There are pros and cons to almost everything in real estate. One segment of investors will tell you that multifamily rental properties are the only way to go.  Another camp will tell you that they are more trouble than they are worth and you should be focusing on single family properties.  The reality lies somewhere...Read More

The most successful real estate investors recognize the importance of surrounding themselves with a solid team. Not only does a strong team help in reaching your goals but it makes your life that much easier.  Instead of trying to do every task yourself you will be comfortable letting go and focusing on other areas.  Anyone...Read More

Do you think you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? For many people being self-employed feels like reaching the top of the mountain. There is the ability to create your own schedule, work from home and you no longer have a boss breathing down their neck.  As great as this scenario may be...Read More

We live in an instant gratification society. We want to see an immediate return on whatever it is we are doing.  While this may work for some aspects of your life it may not always be best for your real estate business.  There are times as an investor that you need to look at the...Read More

Are you thinking about investing in real estate? If you are reading this you are off to a great start. However now is when the real work begins.  You can’t just dive right in and make offers on every new property you see.  You need to think about investing in real estate like running a...Read More

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