Month: December 2018

If you research real estate investing, you’ll find a lot of different methods for buying real estate, with many of them assuring you that their way is the best way. I tend to think that as with anything in life, there are right and wrong ways to going about everything. When it comes to real…

You may wonder if a condominium would make a good investment. On one hand, condos are generally priced lower than single-family homes, but on the other, there is a lot of extra due diligence that needs to be done. In general, a condominium is not the best decision if you want a quick transaction, and…

If you’re new to real estate investing, you’re probably excited and maybe even a bit nervous about getting your first deal. One thing I always encourage new investors to do is thoroughly examine each investment opportunity before jumping in. If you jump in without doing your research, you could find yourself running into issues, or…

A Bahamas vacation is perfect for anyone (especially in the winter) who loves beautiful, pristine beaches and sunshine. With 700 islands to explore and thousands of small cays sprawled over the ocean, you won’t want to miss this tropical paradise that offers the finest boating, fishing, snorkeling, sailing, and diving But with so much land…

People tend to get excited when first starting out in real estate investing about buying a “fixer upper” and quickly turning a profit. However, fixing-and-flipping is generally not the best way to make money investing in real estate. It can get costly, and the risk is very high. Not only can there be unexpected repairs…

If you’ve been looking for a way to get out of the 9-to-5 workforce, real estate investing can undoubtedly be your ticket out.  After all, if you’re trading your time for money, you’re actually limited because of the number of hours you can work in one day. With real estate investing, you’re not limited to…

If your aim as a real estate investor is to grow wealth, then you must learn to either master marketing yourself or hire a marketing professional. When you’re looking for homes that are below market value, the name of the game is getting a stream of motivated sellers calling you consistently. As with any business,…

Chances are you spend quite a bit of time thinking about and planning your success journey. You’re probably setting goals, creating action plans, and consistently working toward those goals. Things like goal setting, self-discipline, persistence, hard work, and determination are all wonderful ingredients toward accomplishing your goals. But what some people don’t pay much attention…

Productivity is crucial whether it is for your personal life or real estate career, so if there are ways to sharpen your focus and boost productivity, go ahead and use them to your advantage. We all want to be as successful as we can in every area of our lives, so take some time to…

Analysis Paralysis: the state of over-thinking a situation so that an action is never taken and progress is never made. Analysis Paralysis is a genuine issue for many investors because investing, especially real estate investing, can sometimes require quick-fire decisions. Being careful and weighing the rewards is part of being a smart investor. But so…