Monthly Archives: December 2009

I just took an application from a tenant prospect that rented two houses from a guy that I talked to two years ago that had planned to take over the real estate world here in metro Detroit. My prospect rented … Continue reading →

I attended a mastermind a couple of weeks ago and the program was hot seats. It was both gratifying and humbling to see that all but one of the participants had approached me for advice, or guidance or with questions. … Continue reading →

I see it a lot – folks that have to buy an apartment building or do a flip on their own so they can beat their chest and brag – that they did it on their own. Been there done … Continue reading →

I think the concept of vacation days is the only good idea that ever came out of corporate america. I just love the concept of getting paid for not working! And that’s one of the reasons why I never want … Continue reading →

After a very busy weekend I was greeted by a flurry of activity today. Lots of calls and emails from people, some wanting to rent apartments before Christmas and some getting ready for the new year. It’s nice to build … Continue reading →

I always like going over to my apartment building. I’ve owned it for a year and I’m still in awe of it like the day I closed. It’s a pretty cool feeling! And as much as I don’t like working, … Continue reading →

This was my favorite stop of the day – the first foreclosure that I have looked at in almost two years. And what a beauty it was. Great neighborhood with no other houses for sale. Landscaped lot, beautiful brick, and … Continue reading →

Part 2 of One Very Busy Saturday. Stop 2 was checking in with a tenant on a plumbing issue. I don’t normally check on this stuff personally, but since I was out there I decided to stop by. There ended … Continue reading →

I hate having business take up the whole weekend, but sometimes you just need to power through everything that needs to get done. Part 1 of One Very Busy Saturday.