Short Sales

Hey there, Cody here…Today I’m going to share with you Part 1 of a great 2 Part series, The Life Cycle of a Short Sale. In Part 1, we’re going to cover what short sales are, why you should do these deals, the life cycle of a short sale, and where you should get leads.So, let’s dive right into it…What is a Short Sale?When a homeowner owes more money on their...

REI Essentials: 3 Main Principles to Use on the Seller Call

You want to take your investing game to another, right? You want to go for broke. I know you do. But the only way to change the game, grow your business and make more money is to stay in control of your destiny and your financial future. To do so, you need to be cool and calm when talking with sellers so you can land deal after deal – and that’s done by following a script and applying 3 fundamental seller-call principles. But here’s the kicker…

How Do I Find a Local REIA Club and Why Should I Go?

From Tom Nardone, Millionaire Mailman…  I get the question about REIAs all the time from students…Well, REIA clubs have been around since the late 1980s. If you’ve never been to a local REIA club (Real Estate Investment Association) in your area, you should go. It can be a valuable place to network with others and build your Power Team. Where do you find one?Start by going to the National REIA website. Look up...

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

Hi guys, Franklin Cruz, REI Drill Sergeant here…I want to tell you about something awesome here at Clever Investor… The Clever Labs. The Clever Labs is absolutely the most exciting event in the real estate industry today. Attending the Clever Labs in June was exhilarating to say the least. I’ve been to plenty of real estate events and this is the first one I’ve attended that not only kept my interest throughout,...

The Case for Mentors: How a Trio of Newbie Investors Did Their First Deal

Hey investors, Cody here with an awesome real-life success story from some of our Clever students.You probably know that I'm a solid believer in having a mentor in the real estate investing industry. Actually, I'm gonna go as far as to say - don't even think about jumping into REI without one.Having been in this game a while now, I am a mentor myself and offer tons of advice, helpful courses...

The Moment I Became the Clever Investor

>People often ask me what lead me to success and how I came to be the Clever Investor. But the truth is, I would not be where I am today without hitting rock bottom first. It’s in those absolute times of desperation that you find out what you are truly made of and how bad you want it. You have what’s called a “defining moment.”Here’s how mine came to be…My Personal...