Most of us are not born natural negotiators and need to learn the skills. The best negotiators clearly understand how both parties view a deal and can generate an outcome that is a mutual win for both parties involved. Here are 20 negotiation tips to help us generate better outcomes for all...
Not all private (hard) money lenders are created equal, and they vary in the level of value they provide borrowers. Here are four questions to ask before choosing a private (hard) money lender:
Finding the right private (hard) moneylender for a borrower’s specific transaction can be challenging considering the various choices for lenders in the market.
We are told we need to exercise, eat healthy and get enough sleep to live longer and enjoy life. But there is one thing that is often understated about the importance of our health and living longer, and that is how happy we are in life.
We all need a vision to give us purpose in all areas of life, such as our career, business, relationships, and health.
The questions prospective investors typically ask are what is the initial cost, what is the return, how secure is the investment, and what is the timing? Those are great questions. However, equally important questions to ask ourselves are, what is the worst-case scenario, what is the...
We want to think that having a great attitude in the situation will always solve the problem. However, that isn’t the case. To help us succeed in our professional and personal lives, It’s important for us to understand when our attitude will help us and when it won’t.
Is there real value in a Brokerage Fee Agreement? In an ideal world, you should have clients with such loyalty that you don’t need a contract to collect a fee. However, in the real world, you need a fee agreement to perfect your interest in the brokerage relationship and get paid for the...
Have you ever worked hard, spending hours arranging financing for a potential client, and come to find out it was all for naught because you did not execute a fee agreement, and the client went to another lender? I understand this is the nature of the business; however, there are ways to improve...
In today’s market, with deals not making sense with valuations so high, real estate investors need to stay focused on the one thing that will get us through the next downturn, and that is cash flow.