This is not a game of trying to figure out how to make a dollar today or where opportunity lies tomorrow.

The biggest mistake I made during the last down turn was not noticing the game had changed.

Surely you didn't train hard for years just to ride the bench for the Big Game!

If you play the game of holding on to your money and waiting for the "perfect" moment, it may pass you by.

This is a relationship business more than it is a numbers game.

What if in a few months you have a lot more competition because people are now back in the game and bidding on the stuff you wanted?

Horrible timing for us to decide to really step up the investment game and gambling on REI for me and my wife!

Unfortunately there will be those who will game the system and with eviction moratoriums and rent controls there will be little you can do.Lenders are preparing contingency plans to work with property owners facing these challenges so reach out to them and find out what your options are. 

Of course, I have the luxury of having mostly well capitalized clients, who are in this game for the long term.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, was a game-changer for me too.