Mark Livingston

Learn how to negotiate so you plan on being successful in the long term with real estate investments. You can easily save yourself tens of thousands by negotiating and renegotiating the asking prices. Read books or take courses to learn how to negotiate.

Build a strong network of experts that you can provide sound advice. You must know the right kind of individuals who you can call on that have expertise in a variety of different fields so that experience is on your side.

Come up with a strategy for your real estate.Have a plan for your property before you buy it. Decide to flip, wholesale, rehab, or wholesale it. It is easier to pick a property when you understand what you're doing with it.