3 Habits That Made Me a Better Real Estate Investor

[Jeremy Beland]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years in real estate, it’s that success isn’t about luck. It’s about habits. The small things you do every day shape the kind of investor you become.

I’ve had my fair share of wins and losses, and through it all, these three habits have made the biggest difference.

1. Keep Learning—Always

When I first got into real estate, I thought I knew enough. I was wrong. The market shifts, strategies evolve, and if you’re not learning, you’re falling behind.

So I made it a habit:

• Reading at least one real estate or business book a month.
• Listening to podcasts while driving instead of music.
• Watching YouTube breakdowns of market trends.
• Getting advice from investors who’ve been in the game longer than me.

The more I learned, the more confident I became. Real estate is a skill, and skills can be sharpened.

2. Surround Yourself with the Right People
This one took me a while to figure out. You can work hard, but if you’re in the wrong circles, you’ll stay stuck.
I started showing up at networking events, joining investor meetups, and connecting with people who were doing bigger deals than me. Conversations changed. Opportunities opened up.

They say you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. In real estate, that’s 100% true.

3. Learn from the Losses, Celebrate the Wins

I used to beat myself up over bad deals. Losing money, making mistakes, missing opportunities—it all felt like failure.
Then I realized something: Every loss was a lesson. Every mistake helped me get better.

Now, I look at it differently:

• Bad deal? What did I miss, and how do I avoid it next time?
• Slow month? What needs to change in my strategy?
• Big win? I take a minute to celebrate it—because wins, big or small, mean progress.

Real estate isn’t about being perfect. It’s about learning, adjusting, and keeping momentum.

These three habits changed the game for me. And the best part? Anyone can develop them.

So ask yourself—what’s one habit you can start today that will make you a better investor tomorrow?