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 →

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 →

In my 15 years as a real estate investor, I have been asked the question “is multifamily a good first investment” many, many times, by many different people who are in many differing circumstances. My answer has always been and continues to be the same. It depends. It depends on a variety of different factors.... Continue Reading →

With the economy and markets getting more volatile and a lot of investors growing skittish, I’m starting to hear more talk about the importance of diversifying investments. I hear many people referring to diversification as the key to long-term investment survival and success. But the more I discuss diversification with people, the more I realize that most... Continue Reading →