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If you want to quickly grow within real estate, finding a good mentor is the best thing you can do for yourself. Whether they be in real estate, politics, or business, almost any successful person had a mentor who helped them get to where they are now. Books,...

Every city is different when it comes to rental properties. It may be the case that the city you currently live in is not one of the best cities to buy a rental property. Luckily, it's become increasingly easier to purchase rental properties in other cities and manage...

Getting into apartment management can be a challenging yet rewarding path. There's a lot to know before jumping into it. You can either take over the apartment complex yourself or outsource to a third party. This all depends on what you are looking to get out of your...

It's often said that "real estate is always a good investment," and it's true. Real estate never really goes away. Rather, it changes in value or purpose. The old saying that location is everything when buying real estate still rings true today - some people even go...

When it starts getting warmer, many of us are dying to get outdoors. Some of us are itching to refinish our wooden decks and others are resisting the urge to rush out and plant our seeds too early! RealSuccess will immerse you with essential maintenance tips to ensure...

An assistant helps with time and daily management, scheduling of meetings, correspondence, and note-taking. The role of a personal assistant can vary from answering phone calls, taking notes, scheduling meetings, emailing, texts, etc. Without the help of an assistant,...

One thing I want you to think about is the single most important factor in all of the business.  Throw everything you know out the window because without this one piece of information, you’ll end up more lost than driving down an old country dirt road in Alabama. It’s...

For Sale By Owner, or FSBO, is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent.  As a RealSuccess Student, here is what you should do: Don’t sell it yourself!  Sometimes an “FSBO,” can sell as quickly and for...

Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in. It is important to establish credibility as you move forward in your career. This means that people around you view you as a credible source therefore, they trust in your words and your actions. Building...

There are several shows on television that feature people buying properties and then flipping them after minor repairs. Many people make a profit doing this, but if you really pay attention, you will often only see what the house could make the owners. The shows often...

Real estate investing is much more than buying a property and hoping its value will increase. Among other things, RealSuccess will guide our students on the various types of real estate investment properties and how to obtain the biggest return on investment (ROI)....

Closing costs are fees paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. This point in time called “the closing” is when the title to the property is conveyed or transferred to the buyer. Closing costs are incurred by either the buyer or the seller. RealSuccess will...

There are a good number of millionaires who will agree that their fortunes were made in real estate, the honest ones will also tell you that they’ve probably lost a few fortunes in real estate along the way. This is a risky business and every property purchased...

RealSuccess will provide our students with information on  Section 1031 in the Internal Revenue Service for a prospective investor, selling an investment property and reinvesting in a similar property elsewhere in the country. This wonderful concept works on the...

With a relative increase in everyday commodities, more and more people are finding ways to earn additional sources of income to compensate for their expenses.  Most people who look for alternative ventures resort to real estate investments for its high returns and...

A real estate agent is an industry professional who serves as the facilitator of real estate transactions. The agent is ultimately responsible for bringing buyers and sellers together and are paid a commission—a percentage of the sale price.  The ideal agent is not...

In the first few years of my real estate investing career, I ran my business as a sole proprietor because I really didn’t know any better. Luckily, I survived with only minimal damage, but there comes a point when it’s time to assess the best legal structure to use...

Financing is the process of providing funds for business activities, making purchases or investing. Do all the creative financing techniques you hear about really work? The answer is yes, they probably have all worked somewhere for someone at least once. The point...