“Why do I need to get a real estate agent involved?” If you’re a seasoned investor, then maybe I can understand trying to get by without an agent. But if you’re brand new starting out and haven’t even purchased your own home yet, then there is no excuse in the world for not having an... Continue Reading →
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Hustle: The Single Most Important Factor to Finding Real Estate Deals
The question or complaint I hear more than any other is this: how do I find and buy good deals? Especially for new investors, this problem seems insurmountable at times. Finding good deals is 10% tactic, 90% hustle. In other words, what you know or learn from others is only a small part of the... Continue Reading →
3 Vital Ways to Increase Your Chances of Success in Real Estate Investing
So, you’ve dedicated yourself to real estate education. You’ve read a few books and bookmarked your favorite blog articles. Maybe you’ve even analyzed a property or two. But what now? Real estate investing is a journey, and you’ll likely find that most investors you meet never stop learning, networking, or growing in their understanding of... Continue Reading →
10 Lethal Mistakes to Avoid on Your First Real Estate Investment
Your first investment will be a learning process. While you’ll definitely make a few mistakes along the way, there are a few common pitfalls that can be avoided if you educate yourself beforehand. From financing errors to underestimating repair costs, newbies are at risk to lose serious cash if they’re not careful. Still, a real... Continue Reading →
A Surefire Way to Destroy Your Real Estate Investing Career (and How to Avoid It)
As co-host of the How to Lose Money podcast, you may think I’m just going to say that “losing money is the surest way to destroy your real estate career.” Many of us believe that real estate investing is the best path to long-term wealth available on the planet. If that’s true, then… Why Do so Many... Continue Reading →