Real Estate Investment
The Cost of Flipping
“Don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost
May 4, 2020
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A Return to Love
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you…
October 21, 2018
Inspiration
Happy People Are Givers
When my older daughter, Olivia, was about three or four, she attended a half-day preschool a few days a week. She loved it and was making lots of friends. One day, before I took her, for some reason we got into a conversation about …
October 27, 2018
Real Estate Investment
Re-Launching a Popular Website
An interactive website is a vital tool for any successful business. After weeks of work and tons of help, we’re thrilled to finally re-launch a new and improved version of SecretHomes.ca!Aside from being an easy-to-remember URL, SecretHomes.ca is…
November 4, 2018
Inspiration
Joy in Sharing Secrets!
Did you know that most good landlords or investors – myself included – suffer from the anxiety of thinking they’ll never find a suitable occupant for their latest project?I can’t possibly express to you the…
November 11, 2018
Leadership
Contrarian Communication
Secret: Never over-commit to communicating with investment partners.My written commitment to investment partners includes annual reporting for income tax purposes only – and then I try to sneak in at least two other written communications throughout the year, a telephone call or two, and a personal visit (which usually doesn’t include discussion of our mutual…
November 18, 2018
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Inspiration
What’s Your ‘Founder Story’?
One Spring, when I was about 9, I saw Dad sitting at our dining room table doing what looked like homework…
“What are you doing Dad?”
“I’m doing my Income Taxes. Would you like to help?”
My father never missed…
January 6, 2019
Leadership
Why I Should Never Visit My Own Renovation Projects…
One weekend early on, I thought I’d give my contractor a hand, so I offered to drop by on a Saturday afternoon and do just that – hold stuff for him while he measured and cut and glued and attached. Jim didn’t ask for my help. I just offered it.Why was that a mistake? Well,…
November 25, 2018
Real Estate Investment
Re-Launching a Popular Website
An interactive website is a vital tool for any successful business. After weeks of work and tons of help, we’re thrilled to finally re-launch a new and improved version of SecretHomes.ca!Aside from being an easy-to-remember URL, SecretHomes.ca is…
November 4, 2018
Leadership
Evaluating Investment Types
Here’s a quick test to see if Real Estate Investing is for you. Be sure to download the free worksheet
April 6, 2020
