I Love to Fly…

I Love to Fly…

Given the demands on my time, it’s rare I can afford the opportunity to get away these days.
But when I was invited to visit my good friend Cameron in Upstate New York, I just couldn’t pass on the opportunity.

Why?

Because Cameron’s got a plane–a plane with floats for landing on the water.

If you’ve never done it, there’s probably nothing more exhilarating than taking off or landing on the water.

I’m told it’s not that much different than taking off on land, but I have to tell you, it sure FEELS different.

Now that I’m out for the weekend, decompressing a bit, I have had a few insights which are actually quite appropriate for our work in real estate…

1. Don’t be afraid to dream. Even right now, when everybody’s pulling in their horns.  Did you kore businesses are started during a recession than at ANY OTHER TIME?  Why?  Because people are more willing to take chances they wouldn’t normally have taken.  There is a risk/reward formula.

2. When flying with Cameron after we took off and we’re in the air, he let me take the controls. What a RUSH!  But you want to know what’s more of a rush?  I had a blinding flash of an idea where I would let you take take the controls in your new real estate investing business while I sat next to you and made sure you were protected and safe.  I can’t wait to build out this service!

3. While we were landing (on the water, mind you) I have to say I was more than a little concerned. But Cameron was steady as a rock.  It being my first time, and after we landed, all I knew is this was COOL and I wanted to do it again.

So what I figure is real estate investing is a lot like flying.  Especially when doing short sales and preforeclosures.

You HAVE to learn from someone who’s experienced and qualified.  You can NOT go it alone.

And you have to be willing to take a chance or a risk.  But it’s a safe, calculated risk–if you’re prepared and trained.

- Jeff Kaller