Real estate is the most unique of all investments. What investment can you think of that is so personal? Your house is not simply your house, it’s your home! I’ll bet no matter what your age, you will still remember the home you lived in when you were a toddler. I do, 252 South Cedar Street, I’m over fifty now and I remember it fondly. I’ve owned stocks, bonds, and invested in stage plays but I hold no nostalgia for them. They were simple pieces of paper that only a mother could love!

You want to invest in real estate; that could be the best decision you will make regarding investments. But, I caution you, you need to get personal with it. The “relationship” you will start with your “first” property will start way before you sign on the dotted line. You must enter into a “relationship” with the people that will advise you on the investment.

You may never meet your stock broker, but when it comes to buying a property it’s rare that you don’t get up close and personal to your agent, mortgage broker, title agent, and appraiser. These are the people you must rely upon to help you make a wise investment decision. And, even with competent advisors you must still use prudence and sound judgment.

That’s why we’re not big on books, courses, and seminars. They provide you anecdotes, references and guidelines, but they must fall short. The real world environment is constantly changing, just read the newspaper. Real estate investing moves fast and if you’re going to succeed you’ve got to move with it.  What laws have they put in place to address people going into foreclosure? What loans are available to investors now, how about next week? The books, seminars, and courses are out of date before they leave the press!

I think you get the point. Real estate is not an “off the shelf” investment. Like a good suit of clothes it has to fit you. It has to measured and tailored to fit you. That’s very personal. Like your first home it’s special. We hope you understand because we want you to Become a Real Smart Investor!