Investment Strategies
The Four Hour Real Estate Investor
Balance is important in Real Estate investing and in all aspects of life. It might not prevent the pain of a lost deal, but it will keep you in the game.
Excellence Among Derelicts: Dirt Bags, Scum Bags and Even the IRS
Real Estate investing with integrity is vital. You may miss out on a quick buck in the short term, but a good reputation stands out in a crowd of derelicts.
Call Your Babies
Mastering the waiting game pays dividends. When waiting on a Real Estate investing lead, timing is everything. Don’t wait too long to call your babies.
When Investing in Real Estate, Time is On Your Side
Real estate investing is a fun and exciting business. It’s full of ups and downs. There are times to proceed with caution and times to rush in. The key is knowing when to brake and when to step on the gas.
The Benefit of Being Unreasonable
The goal of Real Estate investing, or any income stream, is to allow us to live our lives. Today, it all clicked. Being unreasonable is the perfect answer.
Fools Rush In: Available for a Limited Time Only
Every Real Estate investment begins by defining their ideal investment. Next define your rules. Only then is it time to start looking for deals.
Are You Investing or Just Going to the Track?
For beginners, learning about Real Estate investing and surrounding yourself with like-minded people is important. But don’t let the business become a hobby.
Property Tax Increases Coming to a City Near You
Property tax increases impact cash flow leaving no incentive for Real Estate investors to get into rental markets. Investors leave and neighborhoods decay.
Images from the Rear View: Lessons on Real Estate Investments
I took a call this week from a company that directs money from overseas into US-based Real Estate investments. I’m pondering the implications of our conversation.
Real Estate Investing in the Shadows of Giants
Never forget the importance of heroes. Whether the goal is to be a better parent, or reach success in Real Estate investing, we need to seek greatness.
The Blood, Sweat and Tears of Real Estate Investing
My new love is Jiu Jitsu. Learning the sport reminds me of my introduction to Real Estate investing: challenging and painful at times, but very fulfilling.
Real Estate Investing Advice to Avoid Your Own Debt Crisis
There’s been a lot of conversation recently about the looming debt crisis in Washington. Terms like fiscal cliff are bantered around by every talking head on TV, radio and the internet. All this crazy conversation reminds me of Real Estate investing debt crisis I often come across.
More than One Way to Skin a Cat: Real Estate Investing Strategy
Concentrate on a handful of tried-and-true investment strategies. These Real Estate investing strategies offer countless avenues for cash flow and wealth.
Real Estate Investing: A Tool to Lifestyle Re-Design
Real Estate investing is an incredible tool to be used to meet financial needs, while pursuing the goals that make a life.
If the Mayans are Wrong, Real Estate Investing Looks Great in 2013
According to the Mayan calendar, the world is going to end next Friday. If the Mayans are wrong, 2013 is going to be a great year for Real Estate investing.
Wrestling for that Last Dollar: A Lesson for Real Estate Investing
Home sales typically slow at the end of the year. It is time to capitalize on the sales slow-down and grab some incredible deals in your Real Estate investing.
What Do Whisker Wars Have to Do With Real Estate Investing?
A few weeks ago I stumbled on show called Whisker Wars on the IFC channel. The program is a reality show that revolves around the extreme facial hair lifestyle. The show is pretty interesting and coincidentally, my introduction to it coincided with my business partner’s quest to look like one of the show’s participants. Last [...]
Wholetailing: A Real Estate Investor Secret to Flipping Grandma’s House
One of my favorite parts of being a Real Estate investor is when the phone rings with motivated seller calls. For me each call is an acknowledgment of my marketing plan. It also marks the start of a new adventure – like a hunt for buried treasure. If you’ve done any of your own marketing, [...]
Real Estate Investing: 3 Options to Wholesale REO Properties
The REO market makes up 23% of sales nationwide, according to Trulia.com. Although banks are less apt to take a low-ball offer with the improving housing market, Real Estate investing with REO’s can be very profitable. On Monday I received an email from one of my Bird Dog Investor students. It didn’t surprise me when [...]
Real Estate Investing Morals
A moral obligation is attached to the profession of Real Estate investing. Whether we admit it, or not, our actions have consequences which impact the people we work with. That impact can be exceptionally positive or catastrophically devastating.
Revolving Doors: Changing Markets & New Opportunity for Real Estate Investors
Multiple indicators point to the return of stability in the housing market. The changes present opportunity for Real Estate investors to profit on flipping.
Rental Madness: Three Options to Real Estate Investing Profits
If you’ve been reading my articles for any period of time, you’ll know that I am a big proponent of rental properties. They can provide cash flow and build wealth. Over the years I’ve seen the good and bad of the rental business. The failures most often come when the investor gets into a property [...]
A Perfect Storm: Indicators Positive for Long-Term Real Estate Investments
There are multiple indicators pointing to stabilization. While these numbers are good news for housing as a whole, they’re incredible news for investors. The market condition has provided the opportunity to build real wealth through long-term Real Estate investments.
