Skip to contentFlipping properties is big business when it goes right. When things go wrong, however, it can become a financial albatross. Business plans are necessary because they help you plan for what you anticipate will happen, while setting aside funds, time, and planning for contingencies that arise along the way. These are a few reasons business … Read more
If you’re like most real estate investment professionals, you’ve probably given very little thought to scent or how it might influence your business. But emerging scientific studies, like those covered in recent articles of Psychology Today, indicate that manipulating scents might be worth a bit of inexpensive experimentation. As the first sense that awakens at … Read more
Becoming a successful real estate investment professional involves establishing your place as an expert and leader within your field. Among the many ways that you can accomplish this, including networking, marketing, public speaking or even authoring a book, you’ll get maximum leverage in all your efforts by developing media relations skills. Though many people use … Read more
Crowdfunding is basically the raising of funds, usually via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations. Popular with non-profit organizations and in the digital community, the practice has spread and blossomed since the introduction of the JOBS Act in early 2012. Real Estate Crowdfunding is considered to be one of the … Read more
If you’ve been considering the idea of purchasing rental property, you may have heard how horrible the landlord title can be. Other landlords or investors may have said that your tenants will never pay rent on time; they’ll destroy your property; you’ll be on call 24/7. It’ll be a nightmare and you’ll never make money. … Read more
Marketing your real estate business can cost a lot of money. Obtaining new prospects can be difficult but hanging on to them can be even harder and more expensive. But, there are some methods you can use to up your odds and increase your reach. No matter what methods you choose, it’s important to know … Read more
Knowing current trends is essential for the successful real estate investment professional. Equally important is to look ahead to future forecasts and probabilities. Being aware of what potential changes are ahead over the next ten to thirty years can influence the decisions you make today. Driven by Demographics and Technology Change is inevitable. Change is … Read more
It’s a legitimate question that many real estate investment professionals have questioned over the course of their careers. Are rental properties always a good investment? Yes. Or, possibly no. It’s you, not the market. The question has much less to do with the market and much more to do with your experience, your intentions and … Read more
We had fun watching (and capturing) Brice take charge of hanging our totally awesome REAP letters. They had been on the floor for about 7 months, and would have stayed even longer if not for our fearless leader’s initiative. Thanks Brice. Cheers to you! *Music Credit: The Cave Singers “VV” on Welcome Joy The post … Read more
Employ these simple tips to your video marketing campaigns to boost SEO and connect with qualified leads. The consensus is clear–one of the most effective ways to reach your target audience today is through video. In light of this trend, many video-savvy individuals are capitalizing on their expertise and offering insights to help others take … Read more