Many of us may have survived a “dry January” or have been sticking to our new years’ resolutions to be healthier, fitter, and more focused on growing our business connections. Staying the course to build healthier habits or more strategic ways to utilize our time isn’t always easy. Work, family obligations, and the pressures and unpredictability of everyday life can often derail our best intentions.  

My suggestion is to circle back to your goals and intentions, even if you do get kicked off the track from time to time. Ensure you are doing everything you can to move closer to them (even if it takes a little longer than planned). Stop being hard on yourself and realize that every one of us must face challenges from time to time. Remember that you are in the driver’s seat and can only control your role in every business transaction or the healthy habits you are trying to build.

Even superheroes have to face adversity and doubt from time to time. Take back the power of your own situation and remember that even one step forward, is a step in the right direction when you have the right intentions and a good plan. 

-Dorian

Investing in real estate is a great opportunity to build wealth. As with any investment or business venture, there are certain risks involved. Knowing what to look out for is a great start if you are considering getting into the world of real estate investment.

Below are three simple tips on how to set yourself up for success as a real estate investor:

• Make long-term plans: Ensure you have a strategy for your property or properties and that you are able to create income from the investment. Do your research and ask as many questions as you need to, to understand that your investment is set up for success.
• Secure Funding: Make sure that you have the right funding for your investment and that you are not stretching yourself too thin. There is no greater headache than stepping into what seems like a great investment opportunity and not having the proper funding in place first.
• Research And Understand All (And Potential) Expenses: Outline all costs and anticipated costs that might be associated with your investment, often unseen expenses may become necessary, and you have to set yourself up for success by ensuring you have a clear understanding of all expenses and potential expenses that may occur ahead of time. 

Real estate transactions can go south at the deal table for many reasons. I have also seen countless deals come to a halt because of title insurance results being presented too late. This is something that can be easily avoided, and I would like to emphasize the benefits of having a title insurance company included in the deal process early on in any real estate transaction.

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