So, in my last post, I talked about how important it is to have a coach. And that without my coaches, I wouldn’t be where I am today—I’m blessed with a tremendously successful investing business.And it’s not just that you need a coach… you have to take action on what you’re being taught.So ... [View Post]
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Is this 4-letter word stopping you?
You might know that I’m an investing coach. I LOVE coaching—I’m super passionate about teaching others the glory of real estate investing. :-)But, I definitely couldn’t have gotten where I am today in my investing career if it wasn’t for my own coaches and mentors who taught and guided me—and ... [View Post]
What to say when making offers on MLS props
Those of you who listen to my podcasts or read my emails know that I believe in creating good systems and letting the systems work for me.So, I want to share with you a system I’ve been using with GREAT success…It’s a simplified way for your VA to make 10 (or more) offers a day on ... [View Post]
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Do you know what the most important part of the real investing industry is?It’s marketing.No, really. It is. I often say we’re in the marketing business, not the real estate investing business.Without marketing, you have no leads. Without leads, you have no deals. Without deals—ya ... [View Post]
Stop being a worrier, be a warrior
Do you take your business seriously? I mean, are you operating it like a business?See, I’ve often thought about how some investors ‘work’ at their business. And if they were an actual employee, they’d probably be fired...They come in late and leave early… take a 2-hour lunch... they’re ... [View Post]
Are you committed to making this work?
So, you probably know that while I’m an active investor, I’m also a coach. I really love working 1-on-1 with students and I also do group coaching. It’s truly become a passion of mine.And, naturally, I get lots of questions—especially from newer investors—and I also hear rumblings…Here’s ... [View Post]
Why I’m not a fan of subject-tos
So, I got a great question on my podcast hotline recently:“Joe, why don’t you like subject-to deals?”Well, the answer has to do with my very unfortunate experience with this strategy around the time of the real estate bust.It was a rather painful time in my career actually. :-(I ... [View Post]