Month: October 2017

Whether you’re a beginning real estate investor, or you’ve been investing for years, learning about real estate must become important to you. You don’t want to go into investing with an “Oh, I’ll just wing it” attitude. Teaching yourself about real estate, and in particular, learning how to work the numbers, is essential for investment…

When you are real estate investor, finding great tenants is super important to you. Whether you are managing your own rental investments or you have someone managing them for you, knowing where to find great tenants can make being an investor a whole lot better. It can also save you from suffering from many headaches….

Intention is one thing, but intention alone won’t manifest your investing goals. Intention is defined as a “mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future.”[1]  Don’t get me wrong; intentions are necessary and helpful. However, as solely a mental state, it’s a noun, and to manifest your…

The thought of negotiating a sale can cause many people anxiety, because they don’t think they’re much of a negotiator. They think that master negotiators are born, not raised, but that’s not necessarily true. If you’re concerned about closing any deal, I want to encourage you. I want you to know that you can master…

If you’re an entrepreneur just getting started in real estate investing, the reality is that you’ve got some lessons to learn. The good news is the best way to learn is by doing.  I learned so many valuable lessons each time I stepped out and acted upon my plans.  At the same time, I also…

In a seller’s market, it can become a bit more challenging for investors to get those “sweet deals” on rental investments. In fact, houses for sale in the hottest markets might even be selling OVER the asking price.  This can cause investors to get into bidding wars and end up paying more than they want….

According to a Gallup poll in 2013, two thirds of Americans do not prepare and follow a monthly financial budget. This means that over 200 million people are pretty much “winging it” and their future financial stability will be in jeopardy as a result.[1] The poll also indicated that even less people are planning their…

Success in any area of life requires certain ingredients. They may not look exactly alike for each person, but many have common characteristics. Throughout my journey, I’ve learned some incredibly valuable lessons when it comes to achieving success. Today, I’d like to talk to you about habits. Now, habits can be a good thing, if…

  One thing that can separate a successful investor from a struggling investor is perfecting a system to find motivated sellers. I’m not even talking about those who are highly motivated. I mean those who are somewhat motivated, and simply need someone with a certain skill set to negotiate with them. As a property investor…

  Mortgage rates for 30-year loans have fallen for the sixth straight week, according to Freddie Mac, falling to 3.78 percent for the week ending September 7. The mortgage rate for 15-year loans also dropped, from 3.12 percent to 3.08 percent. Points, which borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates, were not calculated in…