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2009 goals


Investment properties can create cash flow.

1. Build real estate empire.

With condos for $30,000 for sale in Aurora and so many other investment home buying opportunities at hand - it is an amazing time to pick up rental properties. 

2. DIY - do it yourself.

Do you have a leaky pipe? Time to learn to sweat some copper plumbing.

Want to replace the linoleum in the bathroom with tile? Learn to tile the bathroom yourself.

3. Read more.

"The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." - Mark Twain

With all the negative media out there, this is the time to discover where the opportunities in this market are.

4. Make a plan.

If you don't have a organized written plan you can't reach your goals. Write it down. Look at it everyday. For example, if you're a first time home buyer your plan may look like: save money for a down payment, whittle down debt and expenses, check FICO, and get pre-qualified.

5. Become financially literate.

Since it's Financial Wellness Month what better time to analyze where your money comes from, where it's going and how you get it to work for you to reach your goals.

It's great to have goals for real estate it's even better to have goals that are smart ( S = Specific, M = Measurable, A = Attainable, R = Realistic, T = Timely) and apply to all the important areas of our lives.

 

For more info: Email Donna Hansen at donna@donnahansen.net

 

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