Create Your Own St. Patrick’s Day “Luck”

Every year on March 17, many of us ‘celebrate’ Saint Patrick’s Day with a green beer (or two), by wearing green clothing, or by going to one of the thousands of namesake parades hosted by cities and towns around the world.  The 17th of March is believed to be the day Saint Patrick died, over […]

Most Unexpected Discoveries in Vacant Houses – You’ll Wanna See This!

I’ve bought and sold Thousands of Homes. Been inside many others that we decided not to buy. The majority of them are either vacant when we get them under contract, or vacant at the time of our inspection just prior to purchase. Thankfully, most of the time they are indeed vacant when they are supposed […]

Ageless Quote from Warren Buffet – Daughter Makes 1st Investment at Age 7

“I made my first investment at age eleven. I was wasting my life up until then.” Wow! This quote from Warren Buffett really gets ya thinking!! But how can an 11-year-old invest on his/her own, without help? The truth is, they can’t do it all alone. But then again, we adult investors don’t do it […]

A 2,000 Year Old Philosopher’s Advice on Real Estate Investing

“Luck is what happens when Preparation Meets Opportunity” This quote by Seneca, a Roman philosopher from the mid-1st century AD, has been one of my favorites for years. It’s a great saying because it reminds us that we create our own ‘luck’ based on the things we do or do not do. Never did this […]