Real Estate Investing for Dummies (NOT!)
November 6, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Here are some thoughts after attending a 6-hour Continuing Education class (this is a class geared for Realtors) on Fix & Flips. The class focused a lot on paint colors, war stories and Home Depot shopping tips, but skipped right over the key areas where most investors fall flat on their faces.
There are many opportunities in the current market to make money in real estate investing, but there are also plenty of ways to lose your shirt. The current market is littered with the failed investments of would-be real estate moguls who bought into the get-rich schemes or simply didn’t understand that the real secret to success is not faux granite and the “trendy” Swiss Coffee paint color.
Anyone know where I can get a refund?
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I am a Realtor in Gilbert, AZ, working with clients throughout the Phoenix Metro area. I am lucky to love what I do and appreciate the difference I can make in people's lives.
In a previous life, I was a rocket scientist - really! - but decided to step away from corporate America to be a Mom to my four boys. Found it hard to do bake sales, so I ran a small independent programming business instead.
Flash forward...I am now a single mom and I face many, many challenges everyday. I am living through the hardships that many are facing in this economy. These experiences have motivated me to help other people in my shoes.
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