Comments on: How to Avoid the “Opportunity” Trap (and Stop Stabbing Your Business in the Knees) http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/ Real Estate Investing, Undressed: Tips, ideas and news real estate investors can use. Thu, 03 May 2012 10:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Bradley http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-71651 Bradley Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:56:52 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-71651 In answer to your question JP! The light bulb is on, what I see is ugly, probably wish the light bulb would go out again but Iknow it won't. Can't ignor that bright light. Going to have to get out there and just do it. If I fail I fail but more than likely I will succeed. I know enough it is action that I am lacking. Already started to take that action this morning. In answer to your question JP!

The light bulb is on, what I see is ugly, probably wish the light bulb would go out again but Iknow it won’t. Can’t ignor that bright light. Going to have to get out there and just do it. If I fail I fail but more than likely I will succeed. I know enough it is action that I am lacking.

Already started to take that action this morning.

]]> By: Bradley http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-149450 Bradley Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:56:00 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-149450 In answer to your question JP! The light bulb is on, what I see is ugly, probably wish the light bulb would go out again but Iknow it won't. Can't ignor that bright light. Going to have to get out there and just do it. If I fail I fail but more than likely I will succeed. I know enough it is action that I am lacking. Already started to take that action this morning. In answer to your question JP!

The light bulb is on, what I see is ugly, probably wish the light bulb would go out again but Iknow it won’t. Can’t ignor that bright light. Going to have to get out there and just do it. If I fail I fail but more than likely I will succeed. I know enough it is action that I am lacking.

Already started to take that action this morning.

]]> By: Sam http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-71640 Sam Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:04:48 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-71640 Analysis Paralysis syndrome! Finding out what you do best & sticking to it. There are millions of us out there that fall into the trap of never taking action. I too have my "wall of shame", tons of pretty leather binders from all the boot camps, the end result being: not TAKING ACTION. We end up frustrated & griping that the courses/trainings don't work or are a scam. What doesnt work is US! Fear, lack of confidence, belief that you cant do this. Until you learn how to get out of your own way, nothing works. Education can pay, but only if you take action. You must invest in yourself continually, the most important piece of Real Estate is between your ears! Get rid of that chatter in your head, stay away from those that continue to add to that negativity or you will go no further in life personally or professionally. If you know what you do best, do it. Then network & joint venture with those that have the skills you do not. Strategic Alliances, and partnerships can make all the difference which is what I believe Brad is trying to get across. I have met hundreds of Investors doing exceptionally well that do not appear to have the skills, I believe I possess, yet they were kicking butt simply because they took action. They focused on what they wanted & did what was necessary to make it happen. An acquaintance several months ago told me I was like the "mayor" as it seemed I knew people everywhere. Then it hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. I am a connector! I know buyers, sellers, & financiers I AM the MIDDLE MAN. It is a natural fit for me, although until recently I wasnt aware that I could monetize it to everyones benefit. If you are truly interested in Real Estate as a vehicle to get you where you want to go, find someone who is successful at it, invite them to lunch or a cup of coffee and ask them what made the biggest difference for them getting started. Get to a local REIA meeting or other Investor group meetings, network, mingle, ask questions, get in the game. <blockquote><strong>Well said, Sam! I should give your comment a post of it's own! I too have characteristically been a middle man in just about every endeavor I've put myself to -- a connector between two parties/assets, each of which want and need each other. And getting compensated in some way for the value I provide, not just in making the connection, but along the process as well. Anyone else having any light bulb moments here? ...jp</strong></blockquote> Analysis Paralysis syndrome! Finding out what you do best & sticking to it. There are millions of us out there that fall into the trap of never taking action. I too have my “wall of shame”, tons of pretty leather binders from all the boot camps, the end result being: not TAKING ACTION. We end up frustrated & griping that the courses/trainings don’t work or are a scam. What doesnt work is US! Fear, lack of confidence, belief that you cant do this. Until you learn how to get out of your own way, nothing works. Education can pay, but only if you take action. You must invest in yourself continually, the most important piece of Real Estate is between your ears! Get rid of that chatter in your head, stay away from those that continue to add to that negativity or you will go no further in life personally or professionally. If you know what you do best, do it. Then network & joint venture with those that have the skills you do not. Strategic Alliances, and partnerships can make all the difference which is what I believe Brad is trying to get across. I have met hundreds of Investors doing exceptionally well that do not appear to have the skills, I believe I possess, yet they were kicking butt simply because they took action. They focused on what they wanted & did what was necessary to make it happen. An acquaintance several months ago told me I was like the “mayor” as it seemed I knew people everywhere. Then it hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. I am a connector! I know buyers, sellers, & financiers I AM the MIDDLE MAN. It is a natural fit for me, although until recently I wasnt aware that I could monetize it to everyones benefit. If you are truly interested in Real Estate as a vehicle to get you where you want to go, find someone who is successful at it, invite them to lunch or a cup of coffee and ask them what made the biggest difference for them getting started. Get to a local REIA meeting or other Investor group meetings, network, mingle, ask questions, get in the game.

Well said, Sam! I should give your comment a post of it’s own!

I too have characteristically been a middle man in just about every endeavor I’ve put myself to — a connector between two parties/assets, each of which want and need each other. And getting compensated in some way for the value I provide, not just in making the connection, but along the process as well.

Anyone else having any light bulb moments here?

…jp

]]> By: Sam http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-149449 Sam Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:04:00 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-149449 Analysis Paralysis syndrome! Finding out what you do best & sticking to it. There are millions of us out there that fall into the trap of never taking action. I too have my "wall of shame", tons of pretty leather binders from all the boot camps, the end result being: not TAKING ACTION. We end up frustrated & griping that the courses/trainings don't work or are a scam. What doesnt work is US! Fear, lack of confidence, belief that you cant do this. Until you learn how to get out of your own way, nothing works. Education can pay, but only if you take action. You must invest in yourself continually, the most important piece of Real Estate is between your ears! Get rid of that chatter in your head, stay away from those that continue to add to that negativity or you will go no further in life personally or professionally. If you know what you do best, do it. Then network & joint venture with those that have the skills you do not. Strategic Alliances, and partnerships can make all the difference which is what I believe Brad is trying to get across. I have met hundreds of Investors doing exceptionally well that do not appear to have the skills, I believe I possess, yet they were kicking butt simply because they took action. They focused on what they wanted & did what was necessary to make it happen. An acquaintance several months ago told me I was like the "mayor" as it seemed I knew people everywhere. Then it hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. I am a connector! I know buyers, sellers, & financiers I AM the MIDDLE MAN. It is a natural fit for me, although until recently I wasnt aware that I could monetize it to everyones benefit. If you are truly interested in Real Estate as a vehicle to get you where you want to go, find someone who is successful at it, invite them to lunch or a cup of coffee and ask them what made the biggest difference for them getting started. Get to a local REIA meeting or other Investor group meetings, network, mingle, ask questions, get in the game. <blockquote><strong>Well said, Sam! I should give your comment a post of it's own! I too have characteristically been a middle man in just about every endeavor I've put myself to -- a connector between two parties/assets, each of which want and need each other. And getting compensated in some way for the value I provide, not just in making the connection, but along the process as well. Anyone else having any light bulb moments here? ...jp</strong></blockquote> Analysis Paralysis syndrome! Finding out what you do best & sticking to it. There are millions of us out there that fall into the trap of never taking action. I too have my “wall of shame”, tons of pretty leather binders from all the boot camps, the end result being: not TAKING ACTION. We end up frustrated & griping that the courses/trainings don’t work or are a scam. What doesnt work is US! Fear, lack of confidence, belief that you cant do this. Until you learn how to get out of your own way, nothing works. Education can pay, but only if you take action. You must invest in yourself continually, the most important piece of Real Estate is between your ears! Get rid of that chatter in your head, stay away from those that continue to add to that negativity or you will go no further in life personally or professionally. If you know what you do best, do it. Then network & joint venture with those that have the skills you do not. Strategic Alliances, and partnerships can make all the difference which is what I believe Brad is trying to get across. I have met hundreds of Investors doing exceptionally well that do not appear to have the skills, I believe I possess, yet they were kicking butt simply because they took action. They focused on what they wanted & did what was necessary to make it happen. An acquaintance several months ago told me I was like the “mayor” as it seemed I knew people everywhere. Then it hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. I am a connector! I know buyers, sellers, & financiers I AM the MIDDLE MAN. It is a natural fit for me, although until recently I wasnt aware that I could monetize it to everyones benefit. If you are truly interested in Real Estate as a vehicle to get you where you want to go, find someone who is successful at it, invite them to lunch or a cup of coffee and ask them what made the biggest difference for them getting started. Get to a local REIA meeting or other Investor group meetings, network, mingle, ask questions, get in the game.

Well said, Sam! I should give your comment a post of it’s own!

I too have characteristically been a middle man in just about every endeavor I’ve put myself to — a connector between two parties/assets, each of which want and need each other. And getting compensated in some way for the value I provide, not just in making the connection, but along the process as well.

Anyone else having any light bulb moments here?

…jp

]]> By: Steve http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-71634 Steve Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:52:39 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-71634 lol Funny how this message is going to touch most everybody who's ever bought a course... 9 times out of 10 there going to buy another, then another... I've met guys who already have a system in place and are making money hand over fist and still spending 1000's in courses... We're all looking for that "Holy Grail"... I don't see anything wrong in improving ones education, just wasting time going from one stragedy to the next and not getting anywhere can be a problem... That alone would make anyone confussed... I admit I fall into this catagory because like many I'm on my own and always looking for an easier more cost effective way of doing this business... Just please don't tell me Brad's got a course on all this now too... After years, I'm done with buying courses for a while! lol Funny how this message is going to touch most everybody who’s ever bought a course… 9 times out of 10 there going to buy another, then another… I’ve met guys who already have a system in place and are making money hand over fist and still spending 1000′s in courses… We’re all looking for that “Holy Grail”… I don’t see anything wrong in improving ones education, just wasting time going from one stragedy to the next and not getting anywhere can be a problem… That alone would make anyone confussed… I admit I fall into this catagory because like many I’m on my own and always looking for an easier more cost effective way of doing this business… Just please don’t tell me Brad’s got a course on all this now too… After years, I’m done with buying courses for a while!

]]> By: Steve http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-149448 Steve Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:52:00 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-149448 lol Funny how this message is going to touch most everybody who's ever bought a course... 9 times out of 10 there going to buy another, then another... I've met guys who already have a system in place and are making money hand over fist and still spending 1000's in courses... We're all looking for that "Holy Grail"... I don't see anything wrong in improving ones education, just wasting time going from one stragedy to the next and not getting anywhere can be a problem... That alone would make anyone confussed... I admit I fall into this catagory because like many I'm on my own and always looking for an easier more cost effective way of doing this business... Just please don't tell me Brad's got a course on all this now too... After years, I'm done with buying courses for a while! lol Funny how this message is going to touch most everybody who’s ever bought a course… 9 times out of 10 there going to buy another, then another… I’ve met guys who already have a system in place and are making money hand over fist and still spending 1000′s in courses… We’re all looking for that “Holy Grail”… I don’t see anything wrong in improving ones education, just wasting time going from one stragedy to the next and not getting anywhere can be a problem… That alone would make anyone confussed… I admit I fall into this catagory because like many I’m on my own and always looking for an easier more cost effective way of doing this business… Just please don’t tell me Brad’s got a course on all this now too… After years, I’m done with buying courses for a while!

]]> By: Tom Wilson http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-71596 Tom Wilson Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:17:40 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-71596 Hi jp, you have scared my by describing me exactly. I didn't know I was like so many others. This is good to know on one hand but a wake up call on the other. Time to tak action and narrow my focus. Thanks.... Hi jp, you have scared my by describing me exactly. I didn’t know I was like so many others. This is good to know on one hand but a wake up call on the other. Time to tak action and narrow my focus. Thanks….

]]> By: Tom Wilson http://reitips.com/opportunity-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-149447 Tom Wilson Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:17:00 +0000 http://reitips.com/?p=1698#comment-149447 Hi jp, you have scared my by describing me exactly. I didn't know I was like so many others. This is good to know on one hand but a wake up call on the other. Time to tak action and narrow my focus. Thanks.... Hi jp, you have scared my by describing me exactly. I didn’t know I was like so many others. This is good to know on one hand but a wake up call on the other. Time to tak action and narrow my focus. Thanks….

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