C.J. Lauria's Real Estate Investing Blog

From the desk of C. J Lauria   What an interesting question!  “Of course, I’m right!”  Well, are you?  Unlike the majority of REI programs for sale, “Mentor for Life”™really only wants qualified applicants to enter their program.  Why?  Because,  it’s “for life.” When I founded this company, Inve...

From the desk of C.J Lauria “Mentor for Life”™  What a concept.  The mere title indicates that long after one is trained and coached in the desired career path, the Mentor is still available because he cares about his protégé.  In a moment we will discuss why this concept is so effective and how ...

From the desk of C.J Lauria In my last article we discussed the importance of finding a real estate mentor with well-rounded experience and success, but also skilled in the art of teaching.  They would have to be patient, open-minded and innovative. The word innovative is key when it comes to rea...

From the desk of C.J Lauria In my many real-estate-investment-related articles, I have at times stated that we are faced with the “perfect storm” for wholesaling investment properties.  While the current state of the economy and housing market is prime for real estate investing, there is another ...

You worked harder than you ever thought possible to get through college and land that corporate dream job.  Life was good….until reality set in.  Right?  The grim reality is that for most, their chosen careers meant very hard work and inadequate compensation for their time.  So one day you made ...

You might find it interesting to know that it’s not only local investors who are buying properties in your community. Did you know that foreign investors still prefer U.S. real estate as their opportunity of choice? Recently a survey conducted by The Association of Foreign Investors in Real Esta...

A tradition as old as business itself is that of seeking to bid on desired products or services. It simply means the highest bidder wins the negotiations. Our culture is colored with scenes of rapidly talking auctioneers amusing their audience as they moved countless dollars of merchandise with ...

This age old expression has been widely used for years.  Its application extends into the real estate arena as well.  It is noteworthy, though, that when it comes to investment and financial freedom, pride should have nothing to do with the decision to own a home. In previous articles I have com...

For a while now you have been hearing about everything “green.” This is the new buzz word for the decade to come. Of course, “green” refers to anything that, in a very broad sense, is environmentally friendly. So, whether you are a real estate investment expert or just launching your “real estat...

The mere sound of paralysis sounds so ominous that we would naturally avoid such a thing – right? Well, yes, but one of the first mistakes we learn in “real estate investing for beginners” is to avoid over-analyzing investment properties. You heard the old adage about the guy who had to feel for...