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I was browsing through some of my friend’s blogs and I encountered several posts about property investors on the rise. By “on the rise,” these bloggers meant “investors who are getting $xxxxx on their first flips or those who have just closed the biggest deal in their entire real estate investing career.

For aspiring investors, the first thing that comes to mind is “How do they do that?” How come some people, despite being new to real estate investing, make big bucks? And how come I do not? There are a lot of factors that determine the success of people. However, in this post, I will talk about credibility.

For most property investors, the focus is on how they could sell their real estate investments. While doing so expedites the process of finding the right market and increases the marketability of the house, it may not always end in closed deals. Yes, you attracted people. Yes, you had them interested in your home but sometimes, you need to accept the fact that, that’s not enough. The even more important aspect is how you can sell your credibility not only as a property investor but as a person, in general. If you can convince your prospective buyer that you’re a credible seller, then there is no reason why your leads won’t translate to conversion. This is one real estate secret that many investors ignore.

More than just marketing your property, learn how you can market your credibility as well. Keep this tip in mind and be on the line-up for the next ones to rise. 

Isn’t it nice when a husband and wife help each other to improve the lives of their family? It breaks the stereotype of the typical family, wherein it is only the father who goes to work while the mother remains at home and do household chores.

If you’re a full-time mom but you want to supplement the earnings of your better half, why don’t you try real estate investing? Being a real estate investor is perfect for wives who are bored out of their wits and whose “little ones” are not so little anymore. So instead of sulking inside your home because your teenage kids have already their own little world, keep yourself busy and productive by investing in real estate.

Don’t worry about missing important family affairs and romantic evenings with your husband because you won’t. You can make money in real estate without having the need to look out for your business 24/7. If fact, you can even set up a mini-office right at the comforts of your own home and be there for your family while you generate leads for your real estate investing business on the computer.

Investing in real estate can also help you save money for your kids’ college education. We are all aware that sending your children to college can be quite expensive and if your husband’s company is not doing well because of the recession, your kids’ future may be on the rocks. But if you truly care for your children, you’ll do everything to ensure their well-being, right?

Before you start buying investment properties, find out what real estate investing is all about. If you don’t, you’ll end up blowing all your savings instead of reinforcing them.

This does not only apply to real estate investing but to all businesses as well. Oftentimes, I get the question, “How exactly do you get ahead of your competitors?” We all want to be no. 1. We want our hard work to pay off in the end but is there a specific formula that will ensure business success? The answer is pretty simple – if you want to get ahead of everyone, you need to think ahead. And how do you do this? Below are some tips to help you make profitable real estate investments.1. Learn the rules and break them. We are all very much aware that one of the biggest marketing backbones used in real estate investing is Internet marketing. However, given the fact that almost everybody in the business uses this tactic, how can you make your business different? When they’re all buried into their computers, go back in time and try the yellow letter campaign.2. Do not be scared to try something new. Successful property investors are those who do not conform to the norms. Go out of the box and innovate marketing techniques.3. Keep yourself updated. If you want to succeed in real estate investing, you need to be updated with what’s in and what’s not. This will help you foresee future real estate trends.If you want to step up, you need to think ahead of everybody else. Try this and you will be surprised at how things will work out. No holding back fellas!

Wanna-be real estate investors who are waiting for “the sign” to proceed in this industry, read the statement below and digest it well:

 Distressed houses accounted for nearly 50% of home sales in February across the country.

 If there’s something that needs to be stressed here, its “opportunity is staring at you point blank.” The survey, conducted by Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance Monthly, is actually not that surprising. But to rise to around the 50% line, that’s a significant one. Imagine, one in every two houses bought last month was either through foreclosures or short sales. That’s how powerful (and profitable) distressed houses are in the current market. And if these budding or wanna-be real estate investors want an omen, they’ve got it. Here’s your sign.

Late last year, Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance Monthly found that foreclosures and short sales accounted for 37% of houses sold in the nation. That was already a huge number then. Now, you can view these as simple numbers or you can also see them as glittering golden opportunities. To say that now is the perfect time to invest in distressed houses is probably too obvious that I don’t even need to say it. Oh well, I already said it.

So if you’re among the many hesitant real estate investors, you have an opportunity to make money in real estate now. It’s up to you to take it. But study well before investing, keep that in mind. You don’t want to jump into whatever is hot and end up burning yourself. Learn the right methods and act fast afterwards. 

Whenever I hear the word “guru,” a thin, long-bearded, exotic looking old guy pops into my mind. It’s probably because of the Hollywood films I used to watch before wherein they portray gurus as yoga or Zen masters wearing saffron- or gray-colored robes. So imagine my surprise when I realized that many gurus, particularly real estate gurus, don’t come close to looking like that.

You have probably heard or read this a thousand times but let me repeat this just once: having a real estate guru can be a big help to your career. Sure, they may not look like the greatest Zen master but, I assure you, you will come out a better real estate investor once you have studied under them.

However, you shouldn’t be deceived by appearances. There are certain real estate gurus who look like they’ve come out straight from a toothpaste commercial. They will dazzle you with their winning smiles to convince you to sign up for their services. I’m warning you, don’t fall for them easily because you can’t be sure that they can give you the quality of real estate education that you deserve.

Just like when buying distressed properties, you shouldn’t judge a real estate mentor by the clothes or the quality of perfume that he or she is wearing. When choosing a mentor, physical appearances are of no consequence. It doesn’t matter if the guru has a bucktooth or a big pock mark on his cheek. What’s important is the coach’s commitment and ability to help you become one of the best in the real estate investing business.

So when choosing real estate gurus, don’t go for the Mr. Toothpaste or Ms. Facial Cleanser Commercial model without finding out if they are a capable mentor or not.

Every Saturday, I have a nightcap with some of my fellow property investors. We hold this event primarily for fun and chit-chat but we also take this as a chance to share with each other lessons learned in the week that was. My friend, Rob, started this Saturday gathering about a year ago. That time, Rob was just starting to flip houses and was madly enthusiastic to learn more about the industry.

The first few Saturdays were more of getting-to-know each other events. We invited experienced property investors to join us and share their experiences – good or bad – with everybody. Every Saturday was a big party but the even better part is that aside from gaining friends and improving relationships, we don’t just go home with the hangover; we also go home with new and more knowledge about real estate investing. In this industry, relationships go beyond networking. More than just being everybody’s mentor, everybody becomes everybody’s good friend.

What I’m saying is that, if you want to build a solid network regardless of the type of business that you have, develop good relationships with your fellow investors. Believe me, the consequences are overwhelming. When the going gets tough, everybody’s just a call away. When you need lenders, agents, contractors or whoever, you are sure to find someone who’ll be able to help you.

So next time, you know what to do on a lazy Saturday night. Give your fellow property investors a call, get the beer mugs and be ready for some fun yet valuable discussion.

Read, real estate investors: real estate investors read.

Repetition is sometimes a necessary evil to drill something into someone’s mind. Let it be repeated now: reading has served many investors well, and it will help you too. No matter how successful you are right now, or even if you are just starting out in the business, the power of reading is something you must acknowledge right now. It is a good means to learn, and learning is part of your path to success when flipping houses.

Just exactly what kinds of books or materials do you need to read? At least four should be in your list. These four things matter a lot to real estate investors and if you master them through reading, you will be better prepared to make a difference in the real estate world.

Positive attitude – You need optimism. You need to have faith that flipping houses or whatever form of real estate investing you venture into will make you rich.

Investing – The basics of investing must be clear to you. You are an investor. Know what you do.
Real estate – This is the playing field you will fight in. Know your arena.

Marketing – Marketing is the life of a real estate business. If people don’t know about your business, don’t expect them to deal with you.

This doesn’t mean that you will limit your topics to the four above. Reading expands your knowledge and trains your brain to be active and fast. Action and speed should be the qualities of a real estate investor. By the way, when they invented “ignorance is bliss,” they forgot to note that real estate investing wasn’t covered by it. So grab a book, read, and start to succeed.

Because Mother Earth is going haywire, many people across the globe are stepping up the campaign against cutting down trees and destroying rainforests. Environmental groups, led by Greenpeace, are more tenacious than ever to protect plants and ensure that the next generation would still know what a tree looks like.

If you support the cause of such people, even a real estate investor like you can make a big contribution to their campaign. How, you ask? By taking care of the garden in your rehabbed properties. We all know that plants help minimize air pollution by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. They also serve as one giant filter that removes impurities in the air. If one of your rehabbed homes is surrounded by plants, then you are doing your part to protect the environment.

For goal-oriented rehabbers, meanwhile, planting flowers and other ornamental plants in a fix and flip project is like hitting two birds with one stone. You get to protect the environment and at the same time, improve the curb appeal of the rehabbed home you’re selling. You can help preserve the planet were living in and earn huge profits in the process.

Think about it. The garden is the first thing that a homebuyer notices when he steps out of his car and looks at the property. If he sees a well-manicured lawn and rows of colorful flowers dancing in the spring air, he would definitely say to himself, “I will buy this house!”

Real estate investing is also about satisfying homebuyers. If one of your buyers happens to be a member of Greenpeace and was impressed with your fix and flip project, he might tell his friends to buy the other houses that you have renovated because you’re an “environment-friendly” rehabber and you support their cause.

When was the last time you had a very satisfying, relaxing, and invigorating vacation? If you’re a regular office worker, you probably had one some five years ago and you couldn’t exactly call it a holiday because your boss kept calling you while you were busy teeing off on the greens or having a nice full-body massage. But if you’re a real estate investor, then you probably had one (or two) a couple of weeks ago.

For me, what I like best about real estate investing is that you can enjoy a great vacation and splurge on food, tours, and souvenirs all you want without feeling guilty afterwards. As we all know, some people’s definition of a holiday is something akin to spending three days of pleasure and five years of scrimping and spending long nights at the office. But if you’re a real estate investor, especially if you’re a good one at that, it would be easier for you to recover the money you spent during your last trip to Europe or the Caribbean.

Another reason why many people are attracted to real estate investing is that it gives them the opportunity to fully enjoy life’s little moments. Because an investor doesn’t have to work at least eight hours a day, five days a week, he can make room in his schedule for his daughter’s first piano recital or his son’s first baseball game. Now, isn’t that sweet?

There are also certain “activities” in real estate investing that can give you the chance to bond more with your friends and family. When doing the paintjob for your fix and flip project, you can ask your friends or your older kids to help out. I’m sure all of them will enjoy this fun activity.

If you’re sick and tired of your boss calling whenever you’re relaxing on the beach or itching to bungee jump in New Zealand but can’t afford to pay the trip, I suggest you try investing in real estate now.

The recently released trailer of the next Iron Man movie reminds us so much of hard money lenders. (As the tile/disclaimer claims, this indeed is a hodge-podge entry so bear with the sudden shifts in topic).

The trailer showed a second superhero wearing a similar suit to the one worn by Robert Downey Jr.’s character. That specifically reminded us of hard money. Not that the metal suit is literally “hard” but because the second superhero, who is actually named “War Machine” and played by Don Cheadle, appeared to be a support hero for Iron Man. He seemed to be a sidekick for the actual Iron Man, in probably the same way as Robin was to Batman, although that’s very arguable for many. Bottom line is War Machine is like hard money lenders and Iron Man is like real estate investors.

Think of it: Real estate investors, rehabbers in particular, often need assistance in terms of financing. They get this from creditors like hard money lenders. Makes sense, huh? Not to demote lenders or promote investors, but really, this happens. The support cast helps the protagonist accomplish his mission. In the case of Iron Man, perhaps beat Whiplash (played by Mickey Rourke). In real estate investing, it’s closing a deal.

As you are excited with the showing of the comic book character’s second flight on the silver screen, you should be excited to cash that fat check as well. And remember, don’t forget your support cast, which helped you close that deal. Take flight, investor.

P.S.

Type “rehab hard money” on Google if you need “support cast” for your mission.