Now that we're a few weeks into the New Year, it's a good time to make sure any resolutions you may have made for 2018 are on track. The goal of a new year’s resolution is to affect real, positive change in our lives. Sometimes we just don’t know where to really start and it’s all-too-easy to get stuck in a resolution rut. We can fall back into vague ideas about being healthier, learning more, earning more, and self-improvement.

Everyone would like to bring in more money, wouldn’t they? It would be great to increase our profit margins, whether it’s in business or in our investments. When it comes to setting and reaching new profit goals, it is certainly easier said than done. We would like to believe it’s as easy as saying we want to make more money this year and see it magically happen.

When a new year rolls around, most of us start thinking about change. More than just the change in our personal lives, real estate investors often find themselves thinking about the change happening on a grander scale: what’s going on in the real estate market? What can we expect this year? How will my strategy need to change and adapt?

No real estate investor sticks with one investment property and expects to find long-term wealth. No, for many, it is only the beginning. They plan to acquire many cash flow properties throughout their careers as investors.

When you’re young, the last thing on your mind is retirement. You’re thinking about getting a job and building a career, not ending it. When you’re young, you also tend not to have a lot of spare cash. The idea that you could invest in real estate seems impossible. But investing early is one of the best decisions you can possibly make for your future.

New real estate investors often find themselves feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information there is to absorb. There’s a ton that goes into investing in real estate. Being an investor can involve wearing dozens of hats, picking up two or three new trades, and becoming an economic, real estate, construction, and tax wiz all-in-one.

In real estate investment, there’s a lot going on between “I’m going to do it” and “I did it!”

For passive real estate investors hoping to step out and purchase a rental property with the help of a turnkey investment provider for the very first time, you might be wondering what you’re about to get yourself into. We’ll save you the actual details of what goes on with your provider—if you’re curious, we’re always available for a one-on-one call!

How do you feel about investing in real estate?

As the new year gets into full swing, experts will make their fair share of predictions about the trajectory of 2018. We’ll see them across every arena: politics, economics, entertainment, and yes—even real estate investment. Where passive real estate investment, in particular, is concerned, the predictions that come with a new year may not be what you expect.

There’s a popular saying among real estate investors. Cash flow is king. Cash flow, in a general sense, can be defined as the money being transferred into and out of a business. In the context of investments, there are two types of cash flow: positive and negative. Real estate investors are on a mission to maximize their positive cash flow (their passive income).