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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

This article is dedicated to helping our RealSuccess students thrive in real estate whether they’re brand new to real estate investing or an expert in the game, it’s critical that you understand these 7 Simple Steps to real estate investing.  First things first: 1-...

RealSuccess will provide our students the guidance and knowledge on how to flip a home. This involves finding the right property, securing financing, making an offer, getting a home inspection, and closing on the purchase.  There are many ways to buy a home, even if...

Real estate investing doesn’t come with a map, and the road to riches is often winding. That being said, there are things you can do to put yourself on the right path and ensure your best chances for success. Listening to RealSuccess real estate professionals and...

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...

As an investor, the most enjoyable reason to invest in real estate by far is the ability to provide your family with a place to live and grow together. RealSuccess was designed to fulfill lifelong dreams for you and your family. There is a lot of fun involved when...

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...