Own Your Options

Success looks different for everyone, so be sure you define what it means to you. Rafael has to components to his definition of success:Owning his own options – he can choose what he wants to do and when he wants to do it because he owns his optionsEmpower others – Empowerment is not just inspiration, […]

Awareness and Overcoming Challenges

Many people would say that the best traits for success are things like tenacity, grit, and commitment. Although these are super traits to have, the number one success trait is awareness. If you don’t know about something, then you won’t know to learn about it. You can’t know what you don’t know.For Rafael, this was […]

Hard Work: One Thing a New Real Estate Investor Should Focus On

Real estate investors come in all shapes and sizes. Some focus exclusively on small residential real estate fix and flips, others look at wholesaling, and still others dabble in small commercial projects. Not too many people invest in large commercial real estate projects like Chris Hanson of Hanson Capital, today’s guest on Truth or Comfort. […]

Virtual Real Estate Investing: Is it Possible or Just Hype?

Right now, especially with so much focus on social distancing, many self-proclaimed ‘Gurus’ are claiming that with their system anyone can make money investing in real estate by working just one hour a week by phone. Yet, we’ve all heard the saying that if it seems to good to be true, then it probably isn’t […]

Create the Right Real Estate Investing Mindset

You’ve read the books. You’ve taken some classes. You’ve listened to podcasts. You think you are ready to begin your real estate investing journey. However, have you considered the most crucial element of real estate investing success? If you haven’t worked on creating the right real estate investing mindset, then the answer is no. Here […]

Don’t Fall For a Rip-Off: How to Tell If Your Real Estate Guru is a Scam

As the real estate market heats up, so does real estate investing interest. And, as interest increases, so do the number of people who want to “teach” you how to do it. So, how can you tell which REI gurus are legit and which ones are just sleazy operators out to get your money? John […]

Real Estate Terms Every Commercial Real Estate Investor Should Know

When jumping from residential real estate to commercial real estate, you’ll find that although the general flow is the same, the steps are far more complex. Plus, making a mistake can be detrimental. That’s because not only do commercial properties cost more, but the due diligence process has greater out-of-pocket expenses. In order to avoid […]

Women Real Estate Investors: Tackling the Flip

Real estate investing has grown considerably since the early ’90s as people work to grow their wealth. Nonetheless, real estate investing, particularly flipping houses, remained a man’s territory. Women who wanted to be involved in real estate often became agents, designers, or home stagers. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, women make […]