Should I get Licensed as an Investor?
Monday, November 10
One of the biggest ongoing debates is whether to get a real estate license as someone who focuses primarily on investments. After all, we're investors, not agents, right? And can't you just use an agent to source and vet properties for you? Doesn't a license detract from the overall goal of acqui...
My Biggest Lessons From 3 Years as a Real Estate Investor
Monday, October 13
Real estate is hard. I've learned this from direct experience. There's really no book that I know of that prepares you for the ups and downs of real estate. Some things in life you just have to experience to truly know what it means. Although I've had my share of struggles, I wouldn't take back a...
The 3 Big Trends in Real Estate
Wednesday, October 01
The great Warren Buffett said there are 2 rules of investing: "Rule No. 1: never lose money; rule No. 2: don't forget rule No. 1." As an investor, I try my best to abide by these rules, which entails being aware of my psychological biases to make rational decisions. The last thing I want to do is...
Learning to Adapt as an Investor
Thursday, September 25
It was the summer of 2011 and I had just moved to Las Vegas to head directly into the storm in real estate, which was a field I had no experience in. What I saw was an opportunity; at the time, you could close your eyes, buy, and return 20% on your investment.All. Day. Long.People were giving awa...