Growing a real estate portfolio with a large purchase is a daunting task. It has the thrill of a successful outcome tied with apprehension of taking on something so large, usually in debt form. For Read more…
“Sometimes I show apartments. Sometimes I’m the enforcer. Most of the time though I’m a psychologist who provides housing to people.”
1. You Aren’t Protecting Your Time. It’s a common thing in real estate investing and business in general to jump as soon as a potential or current customer needs something. It’s our natural instinct. But Read more…
I’m the type of person who likes variety in life. I like spicing up my life by traveling different places, trying new restaurants, and giving some things the good ole college try as hobbies. But Read more…
Over the past few years I’ve begun to appreciate a side of real estate investing that doesn’t get a lot of play, and that I honestly didn’t anticipate. As investors we love talking about earning Read more…
In today’s society we are pulled in so many different direction. We are pulled in the directions of work, family, leisure pursuits, day to day life. If you have a spouse, children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, Read more…
A very good long-standing tenant of mine recently gave notice to move. Of courses I’m not thrilled at the prospect of having to find another renter but I’m accepting it and a little excited about Read more…
I recently had the opportunity to network with about a hundred real estate investors from the Midwest. The most entertaining part of the gathering was the “purchase war stories” we shared in the lounge. Not Read more…
Too specific screening criteria in the ad Many investors thinks it saves time when they extensively list their screening criteria in the ad. Some ads will include specifics about credit score, income requirements, job stability, Read more…
I was recently nursing a migraine in bed and watching Youtube videos to pass time. A Youtuber I follow posted a video in response to a new article about Youtubers and content creators getting burnout. Read more…