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Avoid Being Greedy and You Will Avoid Losing Money as an Investor

As investors we are in the business of buying properties low and selling them high. The basic principle is not much different than buying stocks. A big mistake that most real estate investors make is they get greedy and they don't leave enough money on t... Read >

Goal Setting as a Real Estate Investor

As an investor and an entrepreneur you have to set goals, but what a lot of investors don't do is to set high enough goals for themselves. Then continue to do so consistently. It sounds pretty straightforward, but believe it or not, there really is a lo... Read >

Additional Revenue with Lease Option Programs

This is kind of a little secret that not too many real estate investors know about, but it's a huge income potential for your business, especially if you do a lot of lease to own, rent to own properties. And that is having a down payment assistance progra... Read >

The Importance of Business Plans for Real Estate Investors

On Monday, I shared about the importance of setting challenging goals and not being afraid or negligent to keep trying to get to the next level. Now another concept related to that mindset is developing a business plan. I firmly believe that you have to... Read >

Don’t Invest in Weird Properties Just Because the Deal Excites You

Here's a lesson I learned the hard way. Don't ever buy weird properties that prevent a fast sale or a fast occupancy. Now, here's my story, one mistake I honestly made and even sharing this makes me gag on a piece of humble pie. The first property th... Read >

Smart Investing – Taking Title in a Trust

I wanted to share with you a mistake that can squash your real estate investing business. This is a big one. This is very important - real estate investors, beginners and seasoned investors, do not take title to properties in your own personal name. And ... Read >

Find a Good Real Estate Attorney

You need to take the time, effort and energy to find a good real estate attorney that will work within your real estate investing business. This attorney should be able to work with your creativity and will work with your questions to come up with soluti... Read >

Real Estate Investing in Black and White

One mistake that a lot of real estate investors make, and I can attest to this, but I don't make them anymore, is they don't get everything in writing. This is a cardinal sin when it comes to real estate investing even if the person you are doing business... Read >

Use Scripts for Real Estate Investing Phone Calls

Here's a tip for all of you investors out there who may feel intimidated by getting on the phone and talking with buyers and sellers or anyone you may do real estate business with for that matter. USE SCRIPTS! A lot of real estate investors do feel intim... Read >

Assumptions Kill Real Estate Investing Deals and Goals

You probably heard what assuming does for you and me. But, so many are guilty of making assumptions all the time and in real estate investing when you are working with buyers and sellers, making assumptions can kill a deal or prevent you from closing a d... Read >

You are Real Estate Investor, Not a Consultant

There are a number of real estate investors out there, especially in this down market that we're in currently with a lot of foreclosures advertising and marketing themselves as foreclosure consultants. If you're doing this, you need to stop doing it immed... Read >

The Five Steps to Business Success

These five steps that I'm about to share with you may or may not be new to you, but they are the five steps that you should be following in your business every day whether you're buying a property or selling a property. For the record, a great mentor o... Read >

Technology for Real Estate Business – Friend or Foe?

Today I want to discuss something that really annoys me and lots of business professionals are guilty of doing and it's a huge mistake. There are too many people attached to their cell phone, their e-mail, and their computer. Real Estate investors fall i... Read >

Focus on Revenue Especially in Real Estate Investing

As a real estate investor there are many things you should focus on while creating deals and growing your investment portfolio. A big mistake many real estate investors make is they focus way too much on cost control rather than focusing on what they sho... Read >

Real Estate Investing – Trying to Improve Weaknesses and Building an Empire

You may have read that title and thought what in the world is wrong with trying to improve my weaknesses and wanting to make a lot of money by building a real estate investing empire? Read on fellow investor and reflect on what I'm about to share. A big... Read >