Keep The Faith: If it were easy everyone would do it
Saturday, May 23
I help by admitting the following that other investors can gain strength and courage to keep moving forward as this business seems to reward tenure more than initial excitement.“When I started Investing 15 Years ago I thought it was going to be Easy!!!!”There I said it, I feel better.From where I...
The #1 Key for Any New Investor!
Tuesday, May 19
Wow with a bold title like that I better come through as that is quiet a claim I just made. Could there really only be one key? Of coarse not real estate is far to complex, with many options, locations, property types, etc to be one of anything.That said I do stand by my specific statement of "T...
Why I Like California Real Estate Investing
Sunday, May 17
As a Real Estate investor you have so many choices to make especially at the beginning. You know am I a "Flipper" or am I a "Buy and Hold Investor" or do I just want a "Deal" with no idea what a deal is? Also do I buy in my backyard or a quick drive away or do I try out of state?I strongly belie...
Buy and Hold is Not Sexy or Fast but it is Worth it!!!
Friday, May 15
As a 15 year veteran of Buy and Hold investing I can tell you it is not as sexy as flipping or wholesaling or buying notes, etc and that is why I like it!!! If I wanted sexy or excitement I would gamble in the stock market and avoid real estate all together.However, I want to be able to do what ...
What does this Market Feel Like?
Thursday, May 14
Hello Bigger Pocket FamilyI have been absent for too long and I feel it is time to get back at it as my day job or work is finally coming down to only 60 hour weeks verse the near 100 I seemed to be averaging the last year or so. Like most of you I have a day job and thankfully it is one I love ...
Prediction for Average Appreciation in 2015
Thursday, July 24
So as I sit here reviewing all the material on real estate I believe the talking heads have it wrong again and I thought I would put pen to paper so I can hold myself accountable. Near as I can tell most real estate professionals on TV are calling for real estate appreciation of under 5% next yea...