Whose American Dream is it Anyway? Why the American Dream May Only Be Out of Reach for Americans
Canadians and Chinese take the lead in U.S. home purchases by foreign investors Want proof that the real estate market is alive and well? How about this? A recent Wall Street Journal article reported foreign purchases of U.S. residential sales jumped up 35% in 2013.The same report listed the Chinese as the leading buyers of […]
Big! Big! Big!
Why Thinking Big is the Only Way to Think in the Current Economy When I was 17 years old, I bought Dr. David Schwartz’s book, The Magic of Thinking Big. Since that first time reading it, I have read the book several times and recently started reading the book again with my 18 year-old son. […]
Up to 70% of Americans Are One Paycheck Away from Financial Ruin
If you feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck, you are not alone. It is estimated that up to 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. That means 7 out of every 10 Americans are one or two missed checks away from financial ruin. Are there that many poor among us? Actually, no. You […]
Realtor or Deal Finder? Which Role is Best For You?
The first thing most people think when they consider making money in real estate is becoming a realtor or becoming an investor. Either way, time and/or cost are often major considerations and even barriers. How Real Estate Agents Earn Money First things first. Real estate agents must be trained and licensed in the state in […]
Congratulations, Amanda! You Earned Your First $5,000 Real Estate Payday!
“Alice came to a fork in the road. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ responded the Cheshire Cat. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the Cat, ‘it doesn’t matter.’” – Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland GIC member and real estate Property Hunter, Amanda, submitted 5 properties in her […]
Finding Real Estate Deals as an Alternative to the Rat Race
Why some folks earn more money in one day of deal-finding than they would on a full-time job. I know a little something about you. You want to earn more money. No, I’m not psychic. I just believe this is how most people are. If you have a full time job, you will probably work […]