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The Value of Values

I recently had a conversation with a 19-year-old entrepreneur student. His comments and our conversation about values reminded me of how important values are—not only to businesses but in your personal life as well.

How’s Your Ground Game?

How’s Your Ground Game?

How to Dominate a Slower Real Estate Market When the market softens, fear tends to creep in. Fix and flip investors often start to second-guess deals, hesitate on offers, or step back altogether. But the investors who succeed in these markets aren’t the ones who sit...

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Cashin’ in My Chips

Cashin’ in My Chips

If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably been in a relationship where red flags were flapping like one of those wild, wavy car dealership blow-up dolls, but you got in or stayed in the water a little too long anyway. I learned this lesson the hard way with my...

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Back in the Game!

Back in the Game!

Overcoming Fear After a Fix & Flip Flop I can’t stress this enough; fixing and flipping homes is nothing like it looks on TV. On screen, it’s all high-fives and fast profits. A great deal falls into someone's lap, a couple of “uh-oh” moments pop up but get...

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Ask – You Won’t Know If You Don’t

Ask – You Won’t Know If You Don’t

The $14,000 Conversation That Almost Didn't Happen "Sure, we can do that. I have the approval," my tenant's representative told me in a very brief phone conversation. This tenant is an important company in one of my buildings. The term of their lease is coming up, but...

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If You Can’t Find It, Build It!

If You Can’t Find It, Build It!

The Power of Portfolio Diversification At the Minnesota Investor Success Summit, I gave a presentation on passive real estate investing to a full house of eager learners.  One of the points I wanted to make sure landed was that a portfolio should be diversified.  That...

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How Tariff Talks Reshape Real Estate Opportunities

How Tariff Talks Reshape Real Estate Opportunities

Smart Investment Approaches When Construction Costs and Market Dynamics Shift Economic shifts and policy changes can profoundly impact real estate investors' market conditions. One factor that often stirs uncertainty is the discussion of tariffs. Whether targeting...

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3 Reasons to Sell Now

3 Reasons to Sell Now

Knowing When to Sell Your Rental Property It was several years ago, but I remember it as if it were yesterday.  A real estate and financial coach reviewed my financials with me, picking apart the decisions I had made and was currently making. “What is your plan...

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When is Negative Cash Flow OK?

When is Negative Cash Flow OK?

A Guide to Long-Term Real Estate Investing Monthly income from rentals is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve, according to many investors. While finding a deal that will produce cash flow has become a challenge, this is especially true when focusing on...

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Will BRRRR work in 2025? 

Will BRRRR work in 2025? 

How to Succeed in Real Estate When the Easy Deals Are Gone Want to generate $300-$500 monthly cash flow per house with built-in equity and appreciation potential, all with minimal out-of-pocket investment? What if you did all this with little or no money out of your...

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