To maximize your possibility of a successful outcome in any area of your life, it’s important to choose your words carefully. Words are powerful and when you can use them to steer people in the direction you’re after, you’ll find yourself landing more appointment AND more deals. How You Address Motivated Sellers In my courses…

Adapting a millionaire mindset means understanding that financial freedom and independence allows you to strategize, save, invest, and free up time and energy for other projects. Having this millionaire mindset in your daily life is important because it focuses your energy on what you want and helps you create a path to getting there. By…

Being a landlord can bring a significant amount of stress. For many, owning a rental property was intended to be a way to supplement income or leave the “9 to 5” all together. It can bring a lot of unintended headaches arising from a variety of issues. Even with the added stress, being a landlord…

There is a lot to consider when deciding if a real estate property is right for you. Each investor is different, every property is different, and there are always rewards to consider when deciding to commit to a new real estate venture. Everyone has a different idea of what the perfect real estate property looks…

It’s always a good idea to learn a bit about how the real estate market is doing at the macroeconomic level, but it’s also good to know how your local real estate market is doing. The reason is that your local market may be doing better or worse than the national real estate market. Therefore,…

Making offers on properties is essential, as you know you can’t get a deal if you don’t make an offer. However, getting real estate deals isn’t only about making offers. There’s more to it than merely sliding offers onto the table in the hopes that a seller will accept them – a piece of a…

A lot is going on in the world each day, and if you’re not careful, you could fall prey to getting caught up in the negative things going on. I mean, just watching the nightly news can cause you to go from a joyous mood to a somber mood if you don’t keep your mindset…

If you like to work hard and play hard, you may find times when you need more energy. Eat right, and you might just discover you have boundless energy. Of course, you should check with your doctor if you find you’re feeling fatigued or don’t have as much energy as you once did. As long…

Put simply, a short sale is a sale where the owner is underwater on their mortgage. This happens when the market value of the home is less than the amount owed to the lender. In this circumstance, a lender can decide to take a payment “short” of what is owed, hence the name short sale….

When your marketing pays off, and you are getting phone calls from sellers asking you about your business, they’re most likely hoping you’re going to be the company that can get them out of a jam. They’d love it if you could be the problem solver to their housing issue because the reality is that…

I agree with Zig Ziglar when he says, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great.” I’m sure you can relate to what he’s saying, as some people hesitate to get started working on achieving their goals, or perhaps get sidetracked along the way. If you’re…

Do you classify yourself as a morning person, or do you dread hearing the alarm go off each morning and need a boost of caffeine and a few hours to fully wake up before you can start leading a productive day? Even if you are the latter, and have never considered yourself to be a…

You did it! Your dedication, strong work ethic, persistence, self-discipline, creativity, and determination resulted in a big win; an investment deal that is sure to expand your portfolio and set you up for more profitable investments in the future. Sometimes great deals like this happen quickly, and other times they require a lot of time…

Successful real estate investors tend to have various traits in common. As an investor, the more you can learn and mimic the greats, the more likely you’ll be a successful investor as well. Think about some of the most successful real estate investors. What makes them unique? What makes them different? Successful? What are some…

Even when life is full of good things, stress can occur. Whether it’s taking care of the family, house, chores, etc., the reality is that stress can build up over time if we’re not careful. But the good news is that health professionals say that consistently engaging in stress reduction techniques can cause you to…

Finding motivated sellers is the key to structuring lucrative real estate investment deals because if they’re not motivated, they aren’t likely to offer you a price discount for their home. If you’ve been following my teachings for any amount of time, then you’ve probably heard me talk quite a bit about motivated sellers. This is…

Everyone wants to live a successful, happy life. However, many people do not know how to achieve this goal. Typically, people have a particularly large dream or desire regarding what they want to do with their lives but do not know how to make it a reality. Good news is that you can be a…

Real estate investors appreciate an excellent location when they find one. Whether its a spot for their next investment or just a trip for leisure, a good place makes all the difference. When it comes to gorgeous scenery, a welcoming community, and the ultimate waterfront travel lifestyle, Grenada does not disappoint. An island with a…

Many real estate investors have a specific mentality for what they look at in a potential property. For some, they want the ugliest house in the best neighborhood because they have the fix-it-and-flip-it view. Others want a property they can turn over right away and start leasing to tenants. However, both of these views can…

Direct marketing is an advertising technique where you send materials to your target customers that highlights your purpose and a “call to action.” Direct marketing options vary in their delivery, style, and use, all with the goal of successfully turning a potential customer into an active lead. Successful direct marketing options for a real estate…

Winning a seller over the phone is one of the most useful skills to have in your arsenal because you can make a sale from anywhere without having to meet in person to seal the deal. It is possible to win sellers as a beginner, as long as you follow these four steps and remember…

Statistics report that around 95 percent of the population will never be able to fully retire because they won’t have enough money saved to do so. This means that MANY people in their 70’s and 80’s will still be hitting the grind at least part-time. I didn’t even mention those in their 90’s because I…

Chances are you already know if you’re a procrastinator or not. Good news is that you CAN beat procrastination once and for all! If you tend to put things off until the last minute, you may not be experiencing the amount of success personally and professionally as you could. Certain habits and attitudes can lead…

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…