How to Automate Your Bookkeeping

May 16, 2011

One of the least popular tasks for many real estate investors is bookkeeping. Whether or not it is your cup of tea, I have a couple simple tips for automating the process so you can free up your time for some of the other tasks you like better. This system isn’t quite fully automated, but [...]

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Websites for Real Estate Investors – Part 6: Outsourcing & Conclusion

May 12, 2011

Welcome to the final article in this series. Today I share why outsourcing can be a great option, a couple tips for making it work, and a few sources to find the help you may need. Handing off development of your website can be a winning play. In addition I’ll tie the series together and [...]

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Hamilton Market Overview with Mr. Hamilton

May 10, 2011

We’ve kept this video under wraps until today when REIN officially announced Hamilton as the new #1 on their 2011-2015 Ontario Top 10 Investment Towns list. At the Toronto ACRE event a few weeks back, I caught up with Erwin Szeto who is best known as Mr. Hamilton to ask a few questions about Hamilton [...]

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Celebrate Your Wins to Create More Success

May 9, 2011

It is no secret that success breeds success, so to keep the proverbial ball rolling, why not pour some fuel on the fire? A great way to do this is by celebrating your wins. Whether they are big or small, reward yourself as you make progress. Continue reading “Celebrate Your Wins to Create More Success” [...]

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Websites for Real Estate Investors – Part 5: SEO & Time Saving Tips

May 5, 2011

This is the 2nd last article in this series, and now we get down to some of the nitty gritty details. Once your site is up and sitting pretty, you’ll be ready to tackle some more advanced topics like SEO (search engine optimization) and fine design tweaks. These are a little more technical, but the [...]

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Stay Afloat With Cash Flow

May 2, 2011

I am currently studying to get my scuba diving ceritifcation through PADI and as part of that process have learned more about the physics of buoyancy. Divers use a BCD (buoyancy control device) to control their depth when diving. The cylinders that scuba divers wear on their back supply oxygen to the diver for breathing, [...]

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Websites for Real Estate Investors – Part 4: Styling & Customizing Your Site

April 28, 2011

In Parts 1 thru 3 of this series, I’ve covered the basics in getting your site up and running. Today I’ll tell you how to start making a site your own. To explain this process I’ll have to assume you’ve taken my suggestion and used WordPress for your content management system. If you have, you’ll [...]

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There is No Perfect Deal

April 24, 2011

When I first started investing in real estate, one of the things that held me back from buying my first property was trying to find the perfect deal. As I looked at more and more properties, I could find reasons to kill just about any deal I was considering. Later I came to realize there [...]

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Websites for Real Estate Investors – Part 3: Content Management

April 21, 2011

Once you have registered a domain name and directed it to your new web host, your site is ready to start serving up your content to users who request it. Unfortunately your site is likely still blank – this is where content management comes in. To manage your content you have a few options. You [...]

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STOP! Don’t Cut Up Your Cards

April 18, 2011

Before you cut up your credit cards in an attempt to curb spending, or purge old accounts, stop and consider the consequences. It seems rational to close off old credit card and retail accounts that you no longer use, but it may end up hurting your credit score. When it comes to getting a mortgage, [...]

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