Introduction: The Real Estate Investing Roadmap
Tuesday, February 07
Hi, I’m Matt Jones and this is the Real Estate Investing Roadmap where my goal is to show you how to use real estate to build the life you want and get where you ultimately want to go! Each post I’ll strive to bring you actionable advice that you can use to begin or to further your real estate in...
Real estate agents - Here is how to choose your broker!
Thursday, November 19
I am asked frequently by new agents and agents thinking about making a move(either to the Pensacola, FL area or just a local agent thinking about making a change) about Keller Williams and about how/why I chose to place my license here. This IS NOT a KW love fest post, I'm going to give you my h...
Choose your property manager & agent wisely - a cautionary tale
Wednesday, October 30
I checked the MLS this morning, as I do just about every morning, and saw a property listed for sale that I recognized... I had talked to the owner of a several months back. In response to my monthly newsletter for investors, the owner of this property requested a comparative market analysis o...
The different ways that real estate makes you rich
Tuesday, October 15
Recently I was running the numbers on a rental property that I bought the more traditional route, 20% down. On top of the downpayment, I am putting $7500 into renovating one of the two rough units that needed to be fixed in order to maximize the rental income. In the past I have been primarily ...
Why you need to be specific as a new or seasoned investor!
Tuesday, October 01
"Send me good deals", "If you come across a good deal just let me know!"Those are two request that I hear all of the time. I have talked to many other real estate agents that deal heavily in investment property and they get the same requests ALL THE TIME. Guess what? Those are bad request. Us...
Why I am not sorry I skipped my 401k to invest in real estate
Saturday, June 01
Almost 3 years ago I left a my career in management to start a career in real estate.  I wanted to replace my income by being a real estate agent and free up time to focus on RE Investing.  My motivation for that could fill an entire post but leaving a good job and quickly advancing career for re...