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Most "educational" classes, workshops etc. focus on all the benefits of real estate and gloss over the realities of doing it. Buying, owning and operating rental properties is hard work. \\xa0This week, I talk with\\xa0Philip Wetzel\\xa0about the real work that goes into investing directly in real estate.
\\n3 lessons from\\xa0Jim Collins\' books\\xa0Good to Great\\xa0and\\xa0Great By Choice\\xa0that\\xa0you can use to make smarter financial decisions.\\xa0
\\nTwo of my favorite business books are Great By Choice and Good to Great. Last week, I had the pleasure of hearing the lead author of each, Jim Collins, speak. It was awesome. \\xa0The lessons learned from his research on what made companies great can easily be applied in managing your financial life. Here are 3 that you should start using today...
\\nInvesting in real estate can be a good thing-as long it fits your situation, you truly understand the risks and work involved and stay diversified.
\\nThere are plenty of workshops, classes, seminars, infomercials systems, etc. out there to "teach" you how you should do it. Unfortunately, they are typically strong on the benefits and light on all the work needed to position yourself for success. \\xa0In this episode, I start to give you the rest of the story.
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