Just Use Your Common Sense

Posted by: Carleton Sheets in Success on Jun 01, 2008.

You won't get anywhere in life by allowing your feelings to overcome your common sense---and real estate is no exception.

Don't fall in love with a house, for instance. Instead, calculate its value in a cool-headed, businesslike manner. And don't let your fears get the best of you. It's easy to be paralyzed by fear---fear of making that first purchase keeps many from success. Push through your fears. Taking that first step can point you in the right direction.

Another feeling that can keep you from success is inertia. It's that sluggish feeling that getting anything accomplished is virtually impossible. It's that little voice that says, "put it off until tomorrow."

Just get up and get going. Structure your day---plan it the night before, write down your plan, and post it on the bathroom mirror so you'll see it first thing in the morning. Again, it's often the first step that is the hardest. The follow-through is easier.

The third feeling you must keep under wraps is anger. Don't get angry with a prospective buyer, seller, or tenant who complains---solve the problem in a methodical way. Stay cool and collected, and don't let the ups and downs of the day get under your skin.

Strive for excellence in your life---and in your real estate investing. You will be happier, and your real estate investment business will prosper.

That being said, let's hear from you...what is your biggest real estate temptation---the one that challenges your common sense?


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Goal
written by ZORINA WHITAKER, June 02, 2008
I would like to own a family home big enough to accommodate my grandchildren. I have no ready cash for a downpayment and closing costs. I want to have enough money in the bank that I do not have to worry much about my grocery bill, gas bill or any bill whatsoever. I want to be able to write a check to cover each and every bill as they become due and not have to choose which one to pay and which one to put off. I would love to be able to send my children and grandchildren and even their friends to the movies at the very least once a month. In other words, I want to be able to afford the things in life that makes life worth living.
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life and our reasons for wanting more.
written by Anthony Paras, June 04, 2008
I want to be able to live life to the fullest with not having to worry about money all the time. I want to be able to give back to the community and have money to do different things for others , I would love to send my Mom on a vacation of her life.
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BILLS THEY NEVER END
written by Dan LaRocca, June 04, 2008
I am tired of working from paycheck to paycheck.I want to get ahead in life!I could teach my brothers to make money.And go on a VACATION and do not think the cost of it...
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