I talk to hundreds of investors every month and there are some thoughts I would like to share with you on my experiences with investors, particularly first time investors.
The question I hear the most for our investors is, How do I to get ready to start investing?
The answer for me is two parts.

Are you ready [...]

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I have often found that many homebuyers lack a fundamental understanding about title insurance. While most past clients have admitted to briefly discussing the topic with their real estate agent, they don’t seem to understand its purpose or function–only that it will be an additional expense on the settlement sheet for which they are [...]

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Many people want to invest in real estate but have one small problem – they have a full-time job. While they may prefer to be a full-time real estate investor, they need the income from a job to survive. While real estate investing may provide a great income, it is difficult to make enough to [...]

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We have all heard the classic saying: It’s not what you know, but who you know. It’s true in life, it’s true in business and it’s certainly true in real estate. The people you know and the connections that you make have a profound impact on all aspects of your life. This was something that [...]

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In the 60s, Sonny & Cher (before Sonny crashed into a tree while skiing) had a big hit with the song “And The Beat Goes On”–or something like that. Now, in real estate, 2008, a good song title might be “And The Debate Goes On!”
The “debate” is whether or not this is or isn’t [...]

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People invest in real estate for a myriad of different reasons. Some people have a very clear plan for what they want to accomplish, while others jump in on a whim. It can be very seductive to see the amount of wealth that can be created in real estate. With so many different avenues available [...]

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If you’re considering real estate as an investment, there’s one thing you’re guaranteed to hear:
Now is not a good time.
Your brother-in-law, your best friend, and your Great Aunt Minnie (who keeps her riches in a cigar box under the doghouse) will all surely recite text and verse. The time for real estate is over. [...]

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