Big Investments [Part 2]

Being Organized for Investments

Within this post, I would like to make reference to my last email from Jim. He talked about having a big investment portfolio, hence my next topic of discussion (Getting Organized). To keep track of your big investments, you have to get organized. It's essential if you want to keep making the big bucks, right? Of course, no one want to run around like a chicken with its head cut off. Being chaotic with your investments is like asking for failure, so being organized is the way to go.

Keep a daily Planner- I always recommend, having a Blackberry cell phone. Those things are great in every way. They’re great for keeping track of your day to day activities, but if you can shell out the cash for it, or you’re not tech savvy, you can always count on a day planner book (old school hand written day planner).

Get Business Cards- Business cards are very powerful, I’ve once sealed a deal just by having one on hand. They let people know you’re serious about your business and people can contact you long after you meet them for the first time. They're a great way to network with people you want to do business with. So a business card is essential for being organized.

Have an Office- You don’t have to buy office space; you can setup shop at home if you like. You just need a place to stay productive and focused.

Cell phone- I always recommend having two cell phones, one for business and the other for personal. I always believe in keeping business separate from personal matters, plus things stay more organized if you have your business contacts away from personal contacts.

Computer- This is the number one must have to stay organized, but be for warned, always make backups for everything. Computers do crash sometime, so don’t be a victim of losing work because of it. Over all, this will save you time and money, because of the power of emails, fast networking, and information gathering.

Books and news papers- Always stay current with what’s out there in the Real Estate industry. The more you know the better you are, so knowledge is power.