If you’re serious about creating real and lasting wealth by investing in real estate, then the one thing that you need to always remember is to treat your real estate investing as a business and not a hobby. People who think that they can approach real estate investing half-heartedly or without doing the work are fooling themselves. In fact, the people who lose out on the deals I win are almost always the real estate ‘hobbyists’.

So, what does it take? Well let me tell you, it takes a lot of work doing the research, learning the right way to value properties, knowing how to get your offer accepted, and countless other details. These are the traits that make the difference between structuring a winning deal and consistently losing deals. They’re also the traits that help you to build a reputation in the real estate investing business. And I can’t stress enough how important a good reputation is in this business.

I want to describe some of the things that anyone who is interested in real estate investing can do right now to grow and improve their real estate business. Building good habits from the beginning will pay off for you in a big way when you’re structuring those larger and more complex deals. It will also help to ensure that the people who you interact with in this industry know that you are a serious investor. Good business habits to build include:

• Always construct your deals with honesty and in good faith. Nothing can demolish a real estate investing business like getting a reputation as a cheat. Look for win-win situations and treat people with respect.
• Look to continually upgrade your skills and learn new techniques. There is so much to learn in this business that you can spend the rest of your life honing your skills. Focus on an area that you are interested in and learn as much as you can about it. Finding a mentor who knows the business can be a huge advantage in this regard.
• Understand the value of a good partnership. Whether it’s a co-owner of your real estate business, an experienced Realtor or a trusted real estate birddog, choosing the right partner can give you an edge in real estate investing.
• Don’t take things too personally. Understand that sometimes deals go against you. The best thing you can do is to learn from them and work towards improving your odds the next time around.
• Never lose sight of the big picture. We all want to build wealth and create a portfolio that will ensure a secure future. But the biggest thing to remember is the reason we’re doing it – our families. Never pass up an opportunity to spend time with them, and remember to keep a healthy balance in our lives.

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