Developing good habits takes time, and bad habits are even harder to break. Over the years, I’ve learned that a lot of success has less to do with large, one-off decisions and more with the consistent, daily choices we make.

2016 was a good year for real estate. With strong numbers through the end of the year and into January, real estate professionals were hopeful going into 2017. But what can we realistically expect this year?

I have a confession: I can be a little competitive. Competition is what makes the business world turn. It’s what sports revolve around. Competition can be incredibly fun. Here’s how the competition spirit can really up the ante in your training regimen.

Whether you’re feeling content in your current employment or investment situation or not, do you know how to measure true success? You start with the right measures of success. If you can say “yes” to these five statements, then you are truly successful.

Fitness trackers have been growing in popularity over the past few years. With so many on the market, however, it can be difficult to choose the best device. These are the most highly rated devices I could find – the pros, the cons, and key features.

A code of honor: not just for knights anymore. What does a modern code of honor look like? Why do we even need one? For me personally, a code of honor is that extra layer of accountability in my personal and professional life.

What does leadership look like? For me, the images that usually come to mind are cliche: grand motivational speeches, TED talks, success stories. Maybe even getting advice that points me in the right direction. Real, practical leadership, though? It usually looks a little different.

When you’re training for a marathon, you’re bound to come across setbacks along the way. Overcoming them and achieving your goals isn’t always a matter of willpower alone. Sometimes you need more.

There is such a thing as a modern gentleman. A new ideal for men to strive for, not just for the sake of charming ladies, but for our well-being, personal, professional, and relational success. Being a modern gentleman is a way of life that isn’t about self-gratification or getting anything from anyone. In many ways, it’s about being the best you can be.

Be in any business for any amount of time and you’ll inevitably start having doubts. Maybe it’s part of human nature. Maybe we’re just fickle. Maybe we’re scared. Maybe too much of a good thing naturally terrifies us because the law of averages means the other shoe will eventually drop and something, somewhere will go wrong.

Most people in the world fall into one of two categories. They either like running or they hate it. Now, I don’t blame people who say they hate running. A lot of people start off that way. Like wine and black coffee, it’s an acquired taste.

As 2017 comes roaring alive, real estate investors can kick back, relax...and start thinking about what they’re going to do to be a lot more awesome at real estate investment this year. Yeah, right!

Well, we made it! Hello, 2017! We don’t know about you, but we thoroughly enjoyed the wild ride real estate gave us last year. 2016 was thrilling for our markets—Houston, Dallas, and Memphis. We’re even more excited about what this year will bring!

This is it! The end of another year. It’s been a wild ride in all aspects of life. But hey, there have been some pretty incredible things that came out of the real estate world this past year. It’s been an exciting time to be an investor! Not only has it incredible to be a part of our markets in Dallas, Memphis, and Houston, but we’ve enjoyed watching other things unfold and grow, too.

Hands off real estate investment sounds like a dream. Real estate investors can kick back and relax while other people worry about the day-to-day details, leaving you to chill while the money rolls in. Right?

When you think about your real estate investment career, what’s the one thing you think you couldn’t live without? It’s a reliable property management team, plain as day.

I love reading books. I read new books, old books, real estate books, business books and even straight-up horror fiction books! I like reading. We looked back over our blog and realized it had been several years since we made some suggestions for our readers on great business/real estate related books to read.

For passive real estate investors, the first two properties are the most exciting! It’s a time to figure things out. You make a lot of mistakes, learn more than you can ever imagine, and find both the joys and the frustrations of owning passive investment properties. But it’s also not the end—not by far.

Turnkey real estate. Some people hear that word and get excited! Others...skeptical. Truth be told, the concept of turnkey real estate is a little divisive. Many people have had wonderful experiences with great turnkey investment companies, while others still aren’t sure what to make of the whole concept.

No one gives new real estate investors enough credit. It’s a tough gig. There’s so much to do, so much to learn, and there’s so much information to digest that it’s really no wonder that anyone sticks with this crazy business. That’s why we’ve compiled five simple, universal pieces of advice for new real estate investors.