Whether you realize it or not you are a direct reflection of the people around you. Even if you heard this while you were growing up it still applies as an adult. Your business partner, real estate agent, contractor and attorney all influence how you think and sometimes act. The right team with the right […]
There is nothing that can give your real estate business is bigger jumpstart than a direct mail campaign. A well put together campaign can reach thousands of people and produce dozens of new leads in your pipeline. Like any other type of marketing you need to be committed financially and even emotionally before you get […]
Generally speaking, real estate investors are a stubborn bunch. Not only do they think they can do it all but try to tackle everything themselves. What most investors fail to realize is that even if they accomplish their task there is a price to be paid. The most important asset you have in life, and […]
In the fast paced world of real estate investing everybody wants things done yesterday. There is such a rush to get things done that it can be easy to forget about getting them done right. One oversight can set your business back months. Instead of focusing on new deals you will spend most of your […]
As a real estate investor you are only as good as the deals you work on. It can be frustrating at times just waiting for opportunities to fall on your lap. Instead of waiting for your phone to ring there are several things you can do to generate business. Only a handful of these require […]
After weeks of plotting everything about your direct mail campaign you are finally ready for your phone to ring. You think you have everything covered until the homeowner starts peppering you with questions. By the third phone call you are ready to let the calls go right to voicemail and devise a different plan. This […]
Doing everything right on your rehab is not enough to get it sold. You can never assume that just because you did great work buyers will come running to you with offers. With many areas tilted towards buyers you need do everything right to show the property in the best possible light. Regardless if you […]
After years of stagnant growth, real estate is once again booming in many markets. While we may never reach the heights of last decade there is certainly room for appreciation. The best investors understand how to take advantage of whichever way the market is moving. They buy low when the market is down and sell […]
Patience is not a quality that most real estate investors possess. We want things done as quickly as possible and with the least amount of resistance. While this characteristic helps get plenty of tasks accomplished there are times when it may actually hurt our business. By taking a step back every now and then and […]
There is more than one way to invest in real estate. This is particularly the case when it comes to buying flip and rehab properties. On every rehab deal there can be as many as a half dozen, or more, different selling options. Depending on the market and your risk tolerance some of these make […]