FINDING A “RIGHT FIT” PARTNER? Let me tell you a story about the time a possible joint venture partner said, “you’re not a real investor.” It was my very first “formal” pitch. This gentleman and his wife already knew, liked and trusted...
JOB GROWTH Today, everyone is talking about the Federal Budget. So I figure you really don’t need me for that. Plenty of experts will dial in, explore the tiny details, and let you know how it impacts your life, and real estate investing in general. Most people also...
HOW DO WE GET OUT?!? When I first saw this house, I LOVED it! “Uh oh,” says that little voice, “this is real estate investing—keep your emotions out of it!” Oh, but it was perfect! Ugly, dirty, in disrepair and below market value because it had already been listed...
COMMUNICATING WITH TRADESPEOPLE Remember that old game in elementary school: broken telephone? The teacher would whisper a word into the first person’s ear. As the group sat in a circle, each person would then whisper it into the next person’s ear. Finally,...
FROM UNPRECEDENTED TO UNCERTAINTY As we transition away from pandemic life and into … well, that’s the big question, isn’t it? What’s next? Lately we’re seeing some investors with a “confused mind that simply says NO.” But is this the right answer? We get it,...
REAL ESTATE INVESTORS’ BUSINESS UPDATE How many meetings have you participated in, while thinking, “for goodness sake’s, just give me the bottom line!?” Real estate investors are generally very busy people. Professionals and Business Owners don’t have time for...
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