by Sterling White There are several distinct stages of being a real estate investor. It is important to recognize each, their pros and cons, and what is coming next. A real eye-opener for me just recently was hearing these very simple principles and phases again. Often we know things, but it takes hearing something said or... Continue Reading →
5 Ways To Keep Building Your Local Real Estate Investing Reputation
by John Fedro Your reputation partially comes from the public knowing who you are and how you can help them. Your reputation does not come from magic. It comes from daily effort and time. From working with buyers, sellers, clients, and individuals day after day. As you work within your real estate investing niche, you become... Continue Reading →
4 Things No One Tells You About Finding a Mentor (Hint: It’s Easier Than You Think!)
by Alexander Felice Contrary to how it may feel, finding people to help you has never been easier. Usually, these people are referred to as “mentors,” and while having these relationships can be life-shaping, it seems to create this pressure around finding a mentor that is more hindrance than help, and it makes people weird sometimes. I’ve noticed... Continue Reading →
“Low Income” vs. “Bad” Neighborhoods: Yes, There IS a Difference. Here’s What Separates Them.
by Drew Sygit You hear the advice all the time: Don’t look for investment property in bad neighborhoods. Or sometimes, you hear the same advice about low income neighborhoods—in fact, mostly the terms “bad” and “low income” are used interchangeably. That’s a crime—because there are definitely low income neighborhoods that are good neighborhoods to invest in. Let’s look at... Continue Reading →
How to Steadily Learn Real Estate Investing (Without Lulling Yourself Into Inaction)
by Andrew Syrios I’ve lost track of the number of forum posts I’ve seen by new members noting how overwhelmed they feel at the sheer volume of information there is out there about real estate investing. I often see people who get “paralysis by analysis” syndrome and can’t take the first step. Others have gone to seminars for... Continue Reading →