I remember when I was starting out, I kept thinking, “I don’t have enough money to buy property yet.” That belief paralyzed me. I thought I had to stack millions before I could even think about real estate. Then I learned something that changed everything: you don’t need millions—you need the right deal. Here’s why: if you lock down a solid property with strong numbers, the money always comes. You can buy it yourself with 5–20% down. You can partner with someone. You can even flip the contract to another investor if you’re not ready to close. But if all you do is sit there complaining about not having a down payment, you’ll never even get to the point of finding a deal worth fighting for. Focus on the hunt. The money is secondary. A great deal solves that problem for you every time.

When a tenant refuses to pay, you’ve got two main strategies: negotiation or litigation. ❇️ Negotiation: Sit down like adults. Offer them money to leave. You’d be shocked how fast people accept cash for keys if it saves them the stress of eviction. ❇️ Litigation: If they won’t budge, then it’s time to bring in the lawyer. Depending on the state, it might take two months, but eventually they’re out. The key is not letting emotion cloud the decision. Real estate is business. Whether it’s money or lawyers, there’s always a cost—but the smart investor chooses the one that costs less in the long run.

Let’s be real—sometimes tenants stop paying, and you’ve got two options: drag it out legally or solve it fast. I’d rather pay a tenant a couple thousand to move out than waste six months and twice as much on legal fees. Here’s the mindset shift: ❇️ Lawyers cost time and money. Every month they drag it out, you’re bleeding cash flow. ❇️ Tenants will often take a deal if you approach them respectfully and frame it as a win-win. ❇️ Cash-for-keys isn’t losing—it’s buying back your peace of mind and control over your property. Don’t let pride keep you stuck in court battles. A smart investor isn’t worried about “winning the fight,” they’re focused on protecting the bottom line.

Social media grabs attention.Your website closes the deal.If your social traffic has nowhere solid to land, you’re losing business you’ve already earned.A modern, easy-to-use site builds credibility instantly.

Most agents focus only on social media. But remember: 🔑 Social = attention. 🌐 Website = conversion. If your social traffic has nowhere solid to land, you’re losing business you’ve already earned.