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“Ninety percent of selling is conviction, and 10 percent is persuasion.” -Shiv Khera There’s a reason that sales and persuasion are so often discussed in the same sentence. Using persuasive language and communication tactics is both an art and science that is practiced by many professionals – but certainly is most revered in the fields…

We’ll never know how some investing myths are started, but through my experiences, I’ve learned that some myths are harmless…and some aren’t. A dangerous investment myth could result in you investing incorrectly and losing money, time, or both. While there are countless myths out there and it would be impossible to cover them all, I…

Every investor wants to protect their invested assets. Many do this by hedging their financial instruments, such as a stock owner buying puts and calls on their investments. Others do it by investing in low risk assets, such as mutual funds or bonds. Real estate investors have to deal with different issues, since their investments…

Think it’s too early in the year to start your investing journey? Put your reservations behind you and learn how to finally be the “early worm” in 2017. Real estate market analysts have long debated which month or season tends to be the best time to buy real estate. While timing is often based on…

How to Delegate and Focus Now that you have become the independent investor of your own life, it is time to evaluate the Big Picture and your position in it. Avoid the pitfalls of a first time business owner, prioritize and don’t get trapped in the day to day grind. Work ON Your Business, NOT…

Marko helps to explain how to look at numbers on a student’s short sale deal to see if it’s a good investment. Watch to learn how Marko describes when it  is a good deal.

It’s a fact: real estate investors who do their homework tend to be more successful, earning higher returns more quickly and more consistently than “swing and miss” investors. While the market changes constantly, it’s important to remember that real estate markets are largely cyclical. This means it’s very possible to glean some valuable information by…

Simultaneous closings, by definition, are a somewhat complicated real estate financing technique involving multiple parties where you have consecutive transactions that may occur, quite literally, one after the other. It is a powerful tool that offers a great deal of flexibility and facilitate closings when more conventional financing alternatives are simply neither practical nor available….

When we talk about success, the conversation typically focuses on traits and habits, such as education, networking, persistence, and determination. Yes, all of these are necessary for success. However, many people don’t realize the other secret ingredient: sleep. Science has proven time and time again that sleep (and a certain number of hours) on a…