Author Archives: Carol Weathers

I have recently come across some real estate transactions where there have been issues in selling a property because the title is not “clear” and issues with the condition of the property. Very early in my real estate investing career I had a negative experience (expensive too) where I have since followed two rules that […]

What are you afraid of? Make a list.  Many of my previous articles I have mentioned that your mindset is key to your success in real estate but really it is your success in life. Your mind tells you what you are afraid of.  So ask it and write them down. Why make a list?  […]

This is a letter to all the landlords out there that are considering acquiring more rental properties or  getting out of the renting business and moving on to other adventures in your life and are looking at options on how to reduce your involvement in your property portfolio. I believe the first thing that has […]

Have you taken some time to look around and see what team you have built?  Of course it matters what you define as a “Team”.  We are so used to discussing and considering outside teams that most of the time we don’t consider the team we build closest to us.  For example, your first team […]

This article is strictly on ways to use your equity.   Some of the most common ways are: Pay off debt. Pay for a vacation Pay off or buy a new vehicle Invest in retirement assets (such as IRAs, 401Ks, stocks, bonds, etc.) Invest in education (yours or kids) Invest in real estate Peace of mind […]

Although this has an impact on every form of real estate sales, purchases, and property ownership.  The question you should ask is how will this impact me either in selling or buying a home or keeping my home. I hate to be a pessimist regarding this topic because I am pretty much an optimist. If […]

I recently addressed this topic and thought it would be good to share this information with everyone. The direct answer to the questions is, No.  Then there is the rest of the story.  You may have been told by many people that they are all scams and they should leave you alone.   First, how did […]

This is a more in depth discussion of Step 3 identified in the initial article:  Taming the Mind Monster.  Step 3  follows: Now review each item and write how overcoming each item is an opportunity.  Note, I didn’t say how you have to do each of these items.  Just how they can be an opportunity.  […]

This is a more in-depth discussion of Step 2 identified in the initial article: Taming the Mind Monster. Step 2 follows: Take each item and write out why you think or feel that way. This is the brainstorming process that lets you take things out of your head and move to real concrete words. By […]

This is a more in depth discussion of the first step identified in the initial article:  Taming the Mind Monster.  The first step follows: Step 1 to Selling or Buying a Property (from Taming the Mind Monster) Blank piece of paper or computer where you can write down (type) all of your thoughts about selling/buying/renting/financing […]