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Not all successful real estate investors get their start investing in residential properties, but most do. The reasons why are pretty simple: It requires a lot less money to get started, in some cases, and there are more options for investment, from flipping houses to buying homes as long- or short-term rentals or leasing commercial […]

No question about it: These are interesting times. Oil prices recently hit negative value, and a novel coronavirus has kept most of us home for months. The stock market has bounced around like crazy, causing lots of investors to lose their shirts. Who could have predicted it? Well, many economists sort of did. There is […]

There’s been a lot of interest (and plenty of concern) lately about when the next major recession will hit the U.S. economy. I’m interested, too. After all, you can’t be financially successful in this country without giving some thought to where the markets might be headed in the future and using some educated guesses to […]

The #1 cause of failure in all teams is a lack of trust.  Employee satisfaction and performance are directly correlated to organizational trust.  Increasingly, U.S. organizations are taking advantage of the many benefits of placing employees in virtual teams.  The benefits of remote workers include a reduction in travel and real estate costs, an increase […]

What a great conversation this was about business, people, and life. Check out my interview on this podcast for Midlife Male by Greg Scheinman. Find out my theory about the 4 F’s. What do you think about Purpose, Passion, and Work/Life Blend?

28 men from different backgrounds, doing amazing things in Houston, TX were all asked the same question… I love these kinds of questions. They give you pause and give you the opportunity to really reflect. Ultimately, for me it’s about affecting the people around me for the better. It’s about the people around me being better […]

If you know me, you know that I’m an evangelist for real estate investment. I think it’s the best, most stable class of investment available to investors large and small, and I’m constantly urging everyone I know to add smart real estate purchases to their portfolios. Usually, people agree with me, but some aren’t sure […]

Why RealtyShares Is Closing Its Doors RealtyShares, one of the oldest and largest real estate crowdfunding companies, is closing its doors to new business and laying off most of its people.  Why? No one outside of RealtyShares can know for sure. But it looks like their business model simply didn’t work in the long run. […]

Why do Millennials wait so much longer to purchase homes? What are their biggest concerns? What do they need to know? How can we help this generation appreciate the value of home ownership? I’ve certainly observed the trends and as a result, I’ve come up with some why’s and how’s. Check out my new article […]

Is your behavior naughty or nice? It could mean the difference on whether you succeed or not in the not too distant future. Technology already exists for governments and corporations to keep track.  Sounds like something right out of science fiction, I know.  But I think it’s just a matter of time.  The question is, […]