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

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

Most people recognize the importance of hard work. In the real estate world outworking your competition is one of the secrets of success.  While hard work is essential there are times when you need to take your foot off the gas.  By focusing on your business all the time and working too hard it actually...Read More

It is no surprise that the best investors are also the best at time management. It is not enough to have the desire to get things done you need a solid plan of attack.  Once you have your plan in mind you need to put pen to paper.  By making a to-do list you hold...Read More

The real estate investing business is filled with personalities. As you spend time at meetings, clubs and closings you will come across several different types of investors.  Each of them has their own unique characteristics that separate them from the pack.  What you will see is that oftentimes the ones with the best personalities are...Read More

The first year for any new business is the most important. What you do in the first twelve months will often set the tone for the next decade plus.  If you can get past the startup period you will be well on your way to success. Surviving this period is as much about having the...Read More

As a landlord your lease is everything. Without a well written lease for your protection you leave yourself open to liability, litigation and financial loss. It is not enough to use the first lease you find online.  Your lease needs to be tailored specifically to the property, the market and your personal preferences.  Anything that...Read More