Month: October 2018

Rental properties can be a great source of income but can also bring a large amount of frustration if the wrong person occupies your home. Bad tenants can cost thousands of dollars in avoidable expenses to landlords. It may require a little effort, but you need to take time and some necessary steps in finding…

Does the thought of cold calling make you anxious or maybe the idea of a crowded meeting makes you want to go home and curl up with a quiet book by yourself? There tends to be a general perception, albeit an incorrect one, that introverts will not be successful in real estate investing. Introverts actually…

As a real estate investor, marketing to those in foreclosure is probably pretty high on your agenda, as there’s definitely an opportunity to get a good return on such investments. As such, you’ve got to compile a list of new and recent foreclosures, but that list can get relatively large. So what do you do…

Living with intention and purpose can help you feel better emotionally and make more headway toward your dreams. Intention means to have in your mind your focus, plan, or purpose. Anytime you are focused on something, you’re intending for it to happen. You want it, you intend to have it, and most of the time,…

In real estate investing, as in any profession, it is important to make quality downtime a priority and even get away on vacation every now and then. Whether it is an overseas trip, staycation or a weekend trip to a nearby vacation spot, taking time to unwind is a great time to reflect and recharge….

The millennial generation, persons born between 1981 and 1996, are entering the housing market in increasing numbers. According to the National Association of Realtors, millennials make up nearly a third of prospective home buyers; they are a segment of the housing market that must be tapped by real estate investors. This generation, talked about for…

As a real estate investor, communication skills matter – especially when you’re working toward getting motivated seller leads that you want to communicate with. Sure, you may have a realtor who can do some communicating for you, but you’ll also want to deal directly with motivated sellers in your attempt to get more deals. Why…

When you’re purchasing homes ‘Subject To’, you want to look for a title company that is familiar with closing these types of deals. Not every title company knows how or wants to close ‘Subject To’ deals, so be prepared to do some investigation before you’re ready to close. When you’re calling around talking to title…

As much as you might want to eat healthy, it can sometimes be difficult to know what you should and shouldn’t eat. Are all fats equally as bad for you? Is all meat healthy? Are carbs okay? Do you need to completely alter your diet if you want to protect your health? The good news…

Everyone ought to have dreams and goals in life, as they tend to keep us motivated and to move in a positive direction in life. I’m sure there have been times where you’ve set a goal, taken action to achieve it, and actually accomplished it. How did that make you feel? Did you smile and…