by Engelo Rumora One thing is for certain and that is this: If you want to play, you have to pay. And unless you have the money, forget about anything that I’m about to say. Go out there and hustle. Work two jobs if you have to and save $50,000. Then consider getting started in real... Continue Reading →
Turnkey Investing 101: What to Avoid & How to Know if It’s Right for You
by Chris Clothier Turnkey investing is a very hot topic in real estate circles and seems to only be getting hotter. On a daily basis in the BiggerPockets Forums there could be from half a dozen to two dozen conversations involving turnkey real estate. Those conversations may involve questions from new investors to advertisements of opportunities, but almost all... Continue Reading →
Newbies Beware: Failing to Adjust to Market Tides Could Leave You High & Dry (or Underwater)
by Jered Sturm Most of us have experienced the fun of the beach and ocean. Maybe you’re in the water, playing with kids, or enjoying a drink in your favorite floating tube. You look up, and the next thing you know, the under current has pulled you 500 yards down the beach and away from shore.... Continue Reading →
How to Use Action to Overcome Fear and Procrastination
by Andrew Syrios While reading Grant Cardone’s book The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure, one particular section caught my attention: “The 10X Rule requires that you take action in massive quantities and immediately. Anyone who puts off doing what he or she can do right now will never gain the momentum and confidence... Continue Reading →
Why Newbies Should Adopt Richard Branson’s “Screw it, Let’s Do it” Philosophy
by Nathan Brooks I’ve been on a mission to read two to three books a month for months now, and I’ve taken the mission seriously. I’m kind of aggressively passionate about reading books, to the point that I will talk about books and quote from them pretty much anywhere and to pretty much anyone. If I... Continue Reading →