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

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

Real estate investing has exploded in recent years. Everyday there are thousands of new investors all across the country.  The hard reality is that not every new investor is going to be successful.  Without proper education and action many will have trouble getting off the ground.  What many new investors fail to grasp is that...Read More

Owning a rental property is one of the building blocks for long term wealth. If you run things right you can collect checks and build equity for as long as you own the property.  As great as this scenario may be you also need to take time and consider the alternative.  Regardless of your experience...Read More

How many people in your market know that you invest in real estate? Telling your friends, family and even co-workers is a good start but it is far from enough. To get the success that you want you need to put yourself out there and let as many people as you can know what you...Read More