Yes, even during the festive season, the real estate world doesn’t take a break.Let me share two stories that drive home the importance of acting quickly in this business.The $40k Christmas Miracle: A few Christmas mornings ago, one of our rockstar team members, was enjoying some holiday downtime with his family.

LLC's have their place, but they are overhyped and new investors tend to overestimate their importance and underestimate the administrative effort.I have been a landlord for 15 years and well connected, yet I don't know anyone who was very saved by an LLC, so I asked BP nation:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/topics/1151922-than...

It is getting harder to obtain the licenses though so it is important to do clear checks beforehand.

It won't take long for you to zero in on what’s most important to you and aligns with your goals.

These loans allow buyers to finance both the purchase and the cost of repairs.Creative Real Estate Solutions: Sometimes, creative solutions like owner financing or lease options can attract buyers who might not be able to purchase outright but are interested in a property like yours.It's important to weigh the costs and benefits of each option.

Most importantly, you will make mistakes, so wake up, try your best, forgive yourself if you make mistakes, and try again tomorrow.

It can happen financial freedom but its a long game and its a business like any other you need Know how but more important to know how you need the three CsCapital  Capacity and Character  and maybe a 4th one Credit. it all have to be there to really get going.

@Jay Hinrichs has posted on that in the past.Many people like to try and hide their identity because of the spotlight effect which refers to how people often overestimate how much others notice (or care about) them, effectively inflating their own importance in society. 

For example, Pinal County has the highest projected population growth over the next 30 years, but I’m not sure if that necessarily makes it a better market than Phoenix for long-term investments.When evaluating a location, what are the most important things you focus on?

It saves you some time, that's all BUT time is pretty valuable stuff.For a newbie, that rule of thumb is even more important to help them make sense of things and allow them to focus more and not be overwhelmed.