When it comes to investing in real estate, it’s important to understand what to avoid…with that said, this is what NOT to do…enjoy. Add me on Snapchat/Instagram: GPStephan Join the private Real Estate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealestatemillionairemastermind/ Get $50 off for a LIMITED TIME with code ThankYou50 - The Real Estate Agent Academy: Learn how to start and grow your career as a Real Estate Agent to a Six-Figure Income, how to best build your network of clients, expand into luxury markets, and the exact steps I’ve used to grow my business from $0 to over $125 million in sales: https://goo.gl/UFpi4c First: A big mistake is not properly running the numbers. This is why it’s so important that you KNOW how to properly evaluate a property, understand how much it’ll cost to renovate, AND realistically understand what the property will rent for. Second: Taking on too much debt. Since you took on too much debt, your payments become considerably higher because you have a larger mortgage…and unless you either have the income or savings to carry the mortgage in the event of a vacancy, you can lose money really, really quickly. Third: Don’t take out a short term loan, or an adjustable rate mortgage. Interest Tates will inevitably GO UP as time goes on…this means that your payments will get dramatically more expense. I recommend getting a long term, fixed rate, 30-year mortgage - this is the safest option out there, with the likelihood of the most profit long term. Fourth: Picking a bad tenant. Do not necessarily pick the person who offers the highest price, either. Get a tenant who will stay long term, pay on time, no hassle, etc. You’ll make the biggest mistakes when you rush the process. Learn from my mistakes here. Fifth: Overpaying for the property. When it comes to real estate, your money is VERY MUCH made at the time of purchase… Obviously don’t lose out on the perfect deal for a few grand, but also don’t pay more than what the numbers say it’s worth. Sixth: Buying and renovating a property without having enough cash saved up as a reserve. Anytime you buy a property, it’s so important that you have enough money to cover ALL the renovations + 30% extra because that’s going over budget, AND enough to sustain the mortgage and all property expenses for at least 3-6 months. KEEP THIS AT ALL TIMES. That way when something comes up, it’s no big deal and I’ve already got all the money to cover it. For business inquiries or paid one-on-one real estate investing/real estate agent consulting or coaching, you can reach me at GrahamStephanBusiness@gmail.com Suggested reading: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: http://goo.gl/TPTSVC Your money or your life: https://goo.gl/fmlaJR The Millionaire Real Estate Investor: https://goo.gl/sV9xtl How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://goo.gl/1f3Meq Think and grow rich: https://goo.gl/SSKlyu Awaken the giant within: https://goo.gl/niIAEI The Book on Rental Property Investing: https://goo.gl/qtJqFq