Change: Do You Run from It Or Learn from It?
My family and I vacationed in Hilton Head Island and participated in a guided beach nature walk. Something our guide said stood out to me. He said, “This beach looks so much different than it did a month ago because of this storm we had. In fact, every time I come out here, something is […]
4 Steps to Perform a Rent Survey for Multifamily Properties
Are you missing out on rent money or pricing your units too high to fill? Find out critical information for your multifamily business plan by taking these steps.
The Power of Belief: How to Overcome Your Fear of Risk-Taking, Day by Day
The Power of Belief: How to Overcome Your Fear of Risk-Taking, Day by Day
Wouldn’t real estate investing be so much easier if we could just get the reward without all the risk? Wouldn’t it be great if we could achieve our full potential without ever leaving our comfort zone?
Yet for some reason, life isn’t that easy.
Know When to Walk Away: 5 Lessons Learned from a Terminated Multifamily Contract
Once you’ve landed on a good multifamily deal, it is hard to manage your expectations. Even though you know, in theory, that your chances of closing the deal are remote, it is devastating when something goes wrong and you are compelled to walk away. But the good news is that every deal that doesn’t work […]
Don’t Say No, Go with the Flow
I’m continually amazed at people who seem to achieve great things seemingly against all odds. And I’m equally amazed at people who seem to achieve none of their goals. Is it that opportunity knocks only on some people’s doors and not others? Is it perhaps luck? The more I interview people on my podcast and […]
Doing the Right Thing in Real Estate
Our goal as entrepreneurs is to maximize profits. But perhaps we should set a higher standard for ourselves. What do you think?
5 Tips to Get You Through the Not-So-Good Days as an Investor
Most of the time, I have good days. But sometimes I have days that aren’t so good. Things don’t go as planned. There’s a setback or maybe a series of setbacks. I question if I’ve made the right choice or if I’m on the right track. I question myself. These kinds of “bad” days happen to us entrepreneurs; they’re inevitable. But if you don’t handle them correctly, they can distract, delay and even cripple you.
The Problem with Thinking Big
You absolutely need to think big to be successful. But make sure you follow this advice or you’ll never get out of the gate.
Here’s Why To Focus Like a Laser On Your First Deal
I want to talk to you today about the importance of focusing on doing your first deal.
You may have ultimate end-goals like quitting your job, working for yourself, securing your retirement or leaving a legacy for your children. In order to accomplish those goals with apartment buildings, you might determine that you need to own 100 units (or whatever the number).
Those are good and worthwhile goals, and they’re important. But if you’re just starting out on your journey, then you need an interim goal, something you can focus on, something you think you can achieve and something that opens the door to bigger things.
The one interim goal I’m talking about is to focus on your first deal.
Creating The Life You Want As A Real Estate Investor Now (Not “Someday”)
How many real estate investors are focusing on the things that matter most in this life? Read more to learn the 4 Steps to Living The Life You Want Now