Here's What It Takes to Commit to Real Estate Investing

I remember what it was like to commute to work. I’d sit in traffic and be angry at the person ahead of me. And then when I got to work I’d watch the minutes tick by—9:01, 9:02, 9:03… waiting for my day to end so I could go home and actually live my real life. I remember that pit in my stomach on Sunday night when I knew that the next morning I’d have to do it all over again.

I remember that. And many of you are struggling with that every week—and every day. Even if you love your job, maybe you’re thinking, You know what? I don’t want to do this forever. I want something else. I want a better car, a better life, more travel.

But understand that achieving these things doesn’t just happen. You have to work for it. Grass does not magically grow. To get the life I wanted, I planted the fertilizer on my lawn and watered it regularly. I tended to it daily.

Achieving the Life You Want

This is how I found financial freedom and how I became a millionaire. And this is how you’re going to become a millionaire. Are you fired up and truly committed to using real estate to obtain financial freedom? Yes or no? A lot of you guys are excited. You’re pumped up; you’re ready to go. But there’s a problem with this excitement. You can absorb all the information you’ll ever need, but knowledge alone isn’t enough. You’ll need to do something else.

Take Action

What is the key to success? It’s taking action. Do something to achieve those dreams. Get off your your butt and analyze a deal. Make those phone calls that you’re afraid to make. Pay that earnest money to lock in a deal. It’s scary to put a thousand dollars or so down, but you’ve done the preparation—now you just need to take that leap.

Perhaps there’s an aspect of real estate investing you want to start doing or improve upon. Write those direct mail marketing letters. Network by joining BiggerPockets Pro. Maybe you want to invest outside your local area. That means taking the time to travel—possibly flying across the country—to check on a long-distance property. Most importantly, take action and do it consistently.

Commit to Your Goal

There’s power in the words that we write and speak. So I want you to yell out your goal—or maybe just write it. Tell a friend or family member what you’re working toward.

Are you committed to this thing—not just desiring it? There’s a big difference between desire and commitment, but do you truly want it? Are you going to do what it takes to get there?

What are some actionable steps you take to achieve your goal?

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