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Fear of the Unknown – Why You Need a Mentor
July 30, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Few illustrations of fear are more aptly applied than that of a sky diver. Along with fear of heights and other phobias, jumping out of a plane in flight represents a daring challenge. Now, imagine if you knew positively that absolutely NO harm would come to you and following a safe landing you would be [...]
...Read The RestReal Estate Wholesaling-Report from the Field
July 24, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
As a real estate mentor with students across the U.S., I have been getting reports from my joint venture protégés about their individual experiences. The company I founded, Mentor for Life!™, works with driven entrepreneurs in their respective local territories. There is one comment I am getting more than all else and it has to [...]
...Read The RestAre You Making Money or Earning It?
July 19, 2010 by C.J. Lauria · 0
Today I thought that I might go back to the basic fundamentals of investing. As you know, whenever possible, I enjoy thinking in terms of principles and not formulas. Formulas come and go, but principles are timeless. Thos e of you that have been reading my articles for some time know that money is not [...]
...Read The RestIncrease Your Chances With A Network
December 16, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0
“No man is an island” is an expression that best explains the subject of today’s discussion. The world of real estate investment is no different for the small, home-based investor than any other industry. It is always harder to “go it alone.” There is always strength in numbers. That is why I have long stated [...]
...Read The RestWhy Dont I Try to do This On My Own
December 13, 2009 by C.J. Lauria · 0
You worked harder than you ever thought possible to get through college and land that corporate dream job. Life was good….until reality set in. Right? The grim reality is that for most, their chosen careers meant very hard work and inadequate compensation for their time. So one day you made the decision to stop working [...]
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In 1988 C.J. Lauria began investing in income properties in the Sacramento, California market. By 1990, he had acquired 2 apartment buildings with good cash flow. Nonetheless, the ensuing recession and the subsequent effects on rents and property values provided some painful, but valuable lessons with wonderful results.