“If you were starting out in notes today, what would you do differently?” This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions I hear from folks interested in the note business. And the answer isn’t simple. In fact, there are four main components to getting started: Knowing what kind of investor you are Investing... Continue Reading →
Ignore This Principle and You’ll Destroy Your Real Estate Career
I admit it. I’m a recovering engineer. Truth be told, I should never have gone to engineering school. I didn’t know myself at all. I didn’t know my strengths and weaknesses, my likes and dislikes. I didn’t know I was created to be an entrepreneur and certainly didn’t know about the power of real estate... Continue Reading →
Investing in real estate
If you will recall, in the last article, we had figured out our first round of funding via a HELOC on our primary residence. Now that we had that, it was time to start looking and find our first property. We were beyond excited because this was our first foray into a whole new world. Luckily... Continue Reading →
Yes, You Absolutely Do Need a Solid Real Estate Agent as a Newbie Investor. Here’s Why.
“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 →
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 →