All investments require a certain amount of due diligence on the part of the investor before signing on the dotted line. It’s smart to know as much as possible about the investment and where one’s money is going before taking the plunge, and private real estate is no exception.

No matter how clever you are, there are things you just CAN’T know about real estate when starting out. Here’s why a good mentor is invaluable to success.

I wish I had a time machine, so I could go back and slap some sense into my younger self. Here are seven lessons I’d use my time machine to teach myself about real estate investing.

Listen, investing in real estate isn’t easy. What it ultimately is, though, is worth it. Like almost every other investor, you’ll run into hurdles. Here I’ll describe which issues new investors often face, why you shouldn’t be afraid of them, and how to move past them on the path toward success.

Time and again, people come to me planning to buy a first home by a certain date when their lease expires. Do not do this to yourself.

We should own investments that help us underwrite the life we want to build instead of allowing the pursuit of those investments to own us. At first glance, it might seem like a subtle difference, but in fact it’s a significant mindset shift—a single decision that impacts all the decisions that f...

Inexperienced investors who are looking to get started in real estate—or even investors who have already bought a few properties—listen up. Ultimately, there are always going to be things that are going to set you back and make you adjust or change direction in this industry. And that’s OK. You c...

There’s a group of potential investors out there whose ambition is ready to conquer the world but they’re not ready to invest—yet. So, how do you know if you’re NOT ready to invest and what steps you need to take to get ready?

Want to dive into the real estate industry but not sure how to approach it? It’s always better to learn from other’s mistakes. Avoid these six pitfalls when starting out in real estate, and you’ll be on a better path to succeed.

Whether you’re an experienced investor or new to the world of real estate, it’s never too late to learn how virtual assistants can be a major asset to your business. You will be able to leverage your time so you can focus on the tasks that grow your business!

Investing in real estate is one of the best things you can do to build wealth. But what path should you take? There are all types of ways to invest. In this article, I break down why investing in rental property (aka residential) has worked the best for me.

Landscaping can increase the value of your home up to 20 percent, so it’s essential to know which of the current trends will add value—not to mention attract buyers or tenants. Here’s how to make your landscaping improvements count.