The end goal for any real estate investor is closing more deals. Everything you do in your marketing, networking, lead generation and business management funnels down to getting deals closed. In a perfect world, you would be flooded with more deals than you can handle. Practically speaking the opposite is often the case. You are […]
The real estate investing business is constant changing. Think about where you were in your business just one year ago. If you are like most investors you probably transformed your business in many ways during that time. It wasn’t too long ago when short sales and foreclosures ruled the real estate landscape. While these deals […]
There are dozens of ways to make money in real estate. As you are just getting started you may feel like a kid at a carnival. You want to run and try everything at once before eventually settling on one thing you like better than the others. The same is the case in the world […]
You never know when a good deal is going to fall on your lap. When it happens it is essential that you are prepared to take action. One of the biggest hurdles for new investors is finding financing for deals. You may be able to find one source but every deal is different. Some deals […]
One of the biggest roadblocks for investors old and new is finding the capital needed to fund their deals. As difficult as this may be at times there are more outlets for capital than ever before. In the past there were only one or two hard money lenders in a given market. Today you can […]
It is important to convert on every potential lead that comes your way. If you are going to spend the time, money and effort sending out mail you need to be ready when calls begin pouring in. Getting your phone to ring is a great start but without conversion you will be disappointed in your […]
Every real estate investor needs a good contractor. Regardless if you focus on rehabs or rental properties there is a strong need for a quality contractor. In a perfect world your contractor will come from a referral of someone you trust. Even with a referral you still need to do your due diligence. Working with […]
It is not how much you make but rather how much you keep. Your bottom line is the most important aspect of your business. You may be closing deals but if you do not have anything to show for it you won’t feel satisfied. In most cases adjusting your bottom line is as easy as […]
As a real estate investor it is important you take constant evaluation of your business. You need to know what is working, what needs to be tweaked and what should be scrapped all together. The last week of the year is the perfect time to examine your business and see what changes you can make […]
In business there is often a fine line between success and disappointment. Getting just a few more offers accepted over the course of the year can completely change the way you view your business. How you make that change is usually predicated on the actions you take. Waking up a little earlier or spending a […]