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The Surprising History of Women in Real Estate

March 08, 2023

Real Estate is an asset class that is proving to be an equal opportunity wealth creator, even though it wasn’t always that way. In 1907 the American Land and Title Association (ALTA) was created as the American Association of Title Men with no women represented. When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was founded in 1908 there were 0 female members. Until 1974 women were required to have a male cosigner to be issued a mortgage. But the real estate industry has made massive strides forward, in some cases women have even tipped the scales in their favor. The NAR…

The Best Tech for Airbnb & VRBO Hosts in 2023

November 22, 2022

Managing short-term rentals can become a chore with all of the check-ins and check-outs, but the technology available to us these days makes it 100x easier than it used to be! You can also get a lot of peace of mind when it comes to monitoring for fires, floods and parties in your vacation rental.The days of hiding keys under rocks are long gone with these amazing gadgets! Locks & Door Bells eufy R10 Retrofit Smart Lock Why we love it: Easy to retrofit to an existing door and adds the crucial smartphone unlock feature and video intercom. For remote…

Is Wholesaling Real Estate Legal?

May 17, 2022

Many people want to get involved in real estate investing but don’t know where to start. Learning about the techniques professionals use to make smart deals is a great place to start, and one of those strategies is known as wholesaling. If you don’t know much about wholesaling, you’re not alone. Real estate investing can be complex, and there’s a lot you’ll need to learn if you want to succeed. Business strategies like wholesaling can also help new investors get involved in the real estate industry, which many often perceive as difficult to break into. One question people often ask…

Book of the Month: The One Thing

January 05, 2022

Let’s kick off 2022 with a book that will help you crush your resolutions and accomplish your goals. The secret to Gary Keller’s ultra-success boils down to One Thing, focus. In a world of “multi-tasking” we have forgotten the power of focus. The book explains the 6 lies that hurt our progress and The ONE Question we need to ask be most effective in our lives.Lie #1: “Everything Matters Equally”. A sinkful of dishes doesn’t matter as much as a grease fire on your stove.Lie #2: Multitasking. Let’s call it what it is, dividing our attention and focusing on nothing.…