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  Setting up an efficient workflow, from lead generation to the closing table, is absolutely essential for becoming a successful real estate investor. Many investors still use just good old fashioned Excel and` QuickBooks to track their leads and evaluate potential properties to buy. Others realize that they need more than that and try to […]

  I’ve been investing in real estate for years and have seen plenty of investors come and go. Not everyone is able to make a career of it like I have, but many well-intentioned people certainly try. These days, thanks to some of the more popular real estate shows on television, even more people seem […]

  The minute my son was born, I knew in my heart that I was going to be taking more time away from my career than I’d anticipated. I loved my job but having him in my life fulfilled me in ways that I’d never experienced before. The practical business woman inside me, however, said […]

When I think of startup businesses that bring innovative products and solutions to market, my mind automatically drifts west to Silicon Valley, which spawned tech behemoths such as Apple, Uber, and Airbnb. In 2018, Northern California saw more than $25 billion in seed money funneled to companies hoping to be the next unicorn—a business that […]

  There’s something special about New York City. For some, it’s the buildings; for others, the rush of people. But as an investor, I’ve always loved the sense of opportunity. Anything seems possible here. Take NYC’s housing market, for example—prices continue to soar despite rumors of a recession. I guess the saying is true: New […]

  When Felipe approached me after dinner one evening to tell me that he wanted to be a real estate investor like me, I told him that the news called for a celebration. I had known for some time that my son-in-law was interested in buying, rehabbing, and reselling houses, thanks to my daughter, Jenna. But, I […]

What is “Home Flipping” Really? This guide, written with the help of the experts at HomeVestors®, the largest home buyer in the U.S., is meant to familiarize new potential investors with what some people refer to as the “home flipping” process, but HomeVestors® prefers to address the professional home buying business with its challenges, benefits, […]

  My first glimpse of the ocean took place a few decades ago in Spring Lake, New Jersey, a tiny seaside town between the more notable Asbury Park and Point Pleasant. My elderly aunt had a summer home there. When my uncle wanted some company on his return ride from our neighborhood in Northeastern Pennsylvania, […]

  Real estate is an exciting industry. I’ve met some of the most enthusiastic and driven people, many of whom are now lifelong friends. But what I love most is that the market is always changing. It really keeps you on your toes! When most people think about transitioning to a career in real estate, […]

Since the housing market crash of 2008, Florida has rebounded to become one of the hottest real estate markets in the US. Prices have recovered significantly, surpassing pre-crash levels in most areas. The state’s warm weather, beautiful beaches, and growing job market continue to attract homebuyers. Several cities in Florida—including Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville—have been […]