Contents
Little Book Big Profits Series
Chapter One: Why Invest in Real Estate?
Seek Out the Experienced Investor
The One Thing Strategic Investors Agree On: Focus on Fundamentals
Make Geography Part of Your System
The 10 Fundamentals of Successful Real Estate Investing
Chapter Two: My Early Years as an Investor
Perspective Brings New Reality
Chapter Three: Design a Portfolio to Weather the Inevitable Storms
A Word about Cash Flow: Rationalizations Make You Broke
A Strategic Approach to Market Value
Use Information to Reduce Risk
Warning: Lemons Will Suck You Dry
Chapter Four: Building the Team
You Make Money Buying Quality Properties, Not by Unplugging Toilets!
Set a Gold Standard for Ethical Conduct
Chapter Five: The Investor Mentality
Success is a Habit—Beware of the Sasquatch!
Balance Risk and Reward: The Role of Due Diligence
Value the Due Diligence Process
Beware the Powerful, Unfounded Motivators
The Importance of Following Through
Chapter Six: Riding the Cycle to Long-Term Sustainable Wealth
Portfolio Strength: Marketing and Management
Don't let Unqualified Media Noise Influence Your Investment Decisions
Chapter Seven: Why Do You Really and Truly Want to Invest in Real Estate?
Personal and Professional Goal-Setting
Chapter Eight: Is Real Estate Investing Part of Your Journey?
Minefield #1: Falling Prey to Greed
Minefield #2: Falling Prey to Fear