Having Good Lists Is Essential For Success with Direct Mail Marketing your real estate business is vital to your success. If direct mail is one of your chosen strategies, there are some things that can really make or break you when it comes to success. Having a good list is one of those things.You Must Have a Good ListIt’s not good enough to have a bunch of people that are homeowners on your list. What if they are free and clear houses you might ask? Does owning a free and clear house make … [Read more...]
Real Estate Networking: Cup of Coffee Persistance
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Real Estate Networking: Cup of Coffee Persistance Before I begin, ask yourself which statement you’d like to be said about you: A) “This guy/gal is persistent to the point of driving me nuts! ”B) “This guy/gal seems to be pretty lazy with their lack of initiative and motivation.”Both statements do contain a hint of negativity as no one wants to be annoying; however, if your annoying of someone is being caused by your passion for persistence, then I would argue that is … [Read more...]
Investors: Be Careful of Misplaced Motivation!
July 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Investors: Be Careful of Misplaced Motivation!I’m sure many of you have heard the cliche’ saying, practice makes perfect.It’s a great saying, but sorry to say, is 100% wrong. I don’t remember where or how long ago, but I remember someone telling me that which caused the “huh?!?!” type expression on my face.This person then said, perfect practice makes perfect.After soaking it in, things finally clicked, “Ahhhhhh! That makes sense.” What benefit is the practice if you aren’t … [Read more...]
What is Driving You to Invest in Real Estate? Understanding your “Big Why”
July 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What is Driving You to Invest in Real Estate? Understanding your “Big Why”If you work full time and have decided to become a buy-and-hold real estate investor, you have chosen a path that is long, paved with many obstacles, and full of chances to make mistakes. That said, it is also a tremendous way to establish retirement income, secure financial stability, and eventually live financially free without the need to work for someone else.As a 10+ year veteran of buy-and-hold real estate … [Read more...]
A Probate Case Study On Real Estate Value
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A Probate Case Study On Real Estate ValueI put another wholesale deal under contract a few days ago. I was the only person still mailing to them more than a year after the death of her mother. When I arrived at the property, I was greeted by one of the two sisters I was meeting. This lady was the same person that had initially called me about the property. She apologized because she had suffered a stroke some years ago and had great difficulty speaking. I told her that was perfectly fine … [Read more...]
Five Characteristics Of Successful Real Estate Investors
February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Five Characteristics Of Successful Real Estate InvestorsOne of the greatest joys for me is to watch others succeed as real estate investors. I am always amazed how some investors jump in and can create profits from almost any deal, while others seem to struggle with each step they take. Over the course of my investing career I have tried hard to identify those characteristics which I believe exemplify successful real estate investors… before they even get started. And, while this have … [Read more...]
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