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The Effects of Low-Trust Culture in the Multifamily Marketplace

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:08:01 +0000

I have read some very inspirational books over the years. A few of my favorites are the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, the Speed of Trust by Stephen MR Covey, and the Power Principle by Lee Blaine just to name a few. After many years of reading these books, [...]

How the Multifamily Market is Benefitting from the Decline of the Single Family Market

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:19:28 +0000

I have been a Realtor since 1996. One thing I have noticed in my time in business is that—in general– the demand for rental housing goes up when the demand for home ownership goes down. The current economic climate in the housing market stems from a number of issues, but the most obvious is [...]

The Off-Market Multifamily Frenzy vs. Timeless Real Estate Investment Principles

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:31:35 +0000

This was my contribution to today’s class discussion in real estate finance: Yes, it seems that only the most well-funded investment groups are taking full advantage of the current market. There are still a lot of investors sitting on the sidelines, but at some point, they will all need to realize that it [...]

How Real Estate Investors Benefit from Exclusive Buyer Representation

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:28:23 +0000

From the perspective of the buyer—especially an investment buyer—it’s important to have all available information about an asset in order to make the maximum yield from each invested dollar. In order to accomplish this, they would need market efficiency in strong form (Clauretie & Sirmans, 2010, p. 40). Obviously, from the point of the [...]

[VIDEO] What can I do with a small amount of money in a Self Directed IRA?

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:24:54 +0000

I found a very interesting educational video this morning. I thought it compelling enough to share. With knowledge comes the power to make positive changes. Real progress. How we choose to respond to circumstances determines the path ahead as well as the outcome–good or bad. By the way, I am not being paid to [...]

Lessons Learned in 2011 – A Year in the Life of a Real Estate Investor

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:17:53 +0000

With experience comes strength, and with strength comes true freedom. Being an investor takes a certain mindset to see past the learning curve and empower ourselves with the knowledge that will grow into the future we want to create for ourselves. If you want to get good at investing in real estate, you’re going [...]

When the Going Gets Tough: Mindset and the Journey to Sustainable Wealth through Real Estate

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:46:30 +0000

There is an old saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” These words could not be truer in the fight towards achieving a financially sustainable life. For those well-connected people born into the wealthiest 1%, it is a lot easier to achieve and maintain financial independence. However, for the rest of [...]

On Mindset and Turning Things Around – Reflecting on Steve Jobs’ 2005 Commencement Speech at Stanford University

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:22:58 +0000

Focus has been an important lesson for me these past 12 months. It has meant re-setting priorities and making tough decisions along the way. One--of which--was to set school aside to focus on getting my business through rough economic waters. For many years, I was able to balance school, work, and life; but when the economy took a turn for the worse and the intensity of my studies grew, I had to make a choice--although, it was not an easy one to make. When we are feeling down, it is easy to get lost in the waves of emotion that often accompany life's' disappointments. However...

Three tips for first time homebuyers: Peace is in the planning!

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:58:21 +0000

I remember when I bought my first home. It was one of the most exciting times in my life. What I love most about what I do is that I get to re-live that joy every time I deliver a set of keys to a brand new homeowner. I can see it in their eyes [...]

What Affects Credit Scores? 7 Misconceptions

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:19:02 +0000

What Affects Credit Scores? 7 Misconceptions If you’re trying to raise your credit score to get a good rate for a refinance or HELOC, you might be surprised by what affects—or doesn’t affect—your score. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®