… everybody get together and try to love one another right now. In case you didn’t notice, that’s the chorus from The Youngbloods’ classic hit, “Get Together”. You can listen to it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoXYBxprAIQ. So why am I reminded of this song? Two words … Hurricane Ike. He was only here for about 12 hours, but boy, was…

I’ve been active full-time in the world of real estate investing for over five years now. And during that time, I’ve seen dozens of investors go from dirt poor to filthy rich. But I’ve also seen dozens of investors who, well, stayed dirt poor. And what I came to notice over time was that those…

Yep, that’s right. Money WILL NOT make you happy. No amount of money will. That’s what I’ve come to discover over the last few years as I’ve gone from nearly dead broke to earning and spending more than any reasonable person should. It’s our family that makes us happy (sometimes!). Our friendships. The little things…

During the mortgage crisis in 2008, I had a lot of time to think about what real estate investing tips would be useful, and I know the basics of real estate foreclosure are always pertinent. In order to invest profitably in a pre-foreclosure market, it’s necessary to understand all aspects of the foreclosure process and how to operate in each of…

Perhaps you saw the USA men’s gymnastic team competing in the Beijing Olympics.  Sure, we all liked them because they are the Americans, but the rest of the world saw them as the stragglers, the Johnny come lately team, the ones who brought up the rear.  Actually, because of injuries to team members who were…

Last week, I told you why investing in long-term rentals is hotter than ever. And I went on to give you a few tips on managing your properties. One of those tips involved visiting your property on a regular basis to make sure that your tenants are keeping the property in a good condition. Ensuring that your properties…