As the popular saying goes, man is the master of his own fate. This means no one can determine what his future will be except for himself because he’s the one who controls his thoughts and actions. In real estate investing, controlling your thoughts and thinking positively are very important as they can motivate you to keep going despite all the challenges that you face. In his latest post, Terry Sprouse of FixEmUpRentEmOut.com has uploaded a video wherein he expounds on the power of having positive attitude. Take a look at Terry’s newest blog entry to watch the video.

Ever had a day when problems keep piling up and getting worst by the minute? Well, days like that are fairly common among real estate investors and Tom Karadza of RockStarInnerCircle.com even has a name for such occurrence. He calls it the “crap hitting the fan.” If you’re an aspiring real estate investor, don’t be afraid when “crap hits the fan” because according to Tom, it can teach you a lot of things about yourself and your business. And to help you out, he lists down five things you can do when you feel like your problems are piling on top of the other. Take a look at Tom’s post and be enlightened.

Although there are non-traditional lenders who are willing to overlook your bad credit score, it is still important for you as a real estate investor to maintain a good credit rating. In his latest post, Trevor of TheREIBrain.com offers hints and tips on how to maintain an impressive credit score. He also provides some DIY solutions for real estate investors who want to repair their bad credit rating.

Apparently, the country’s unemployment problems are affecting mortgage rates. Citing data from financial services firm Bankrate, Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com says that high unemployment is dragging down mortgage rates. According to him, joblessness in the country is causing investors to buy U.S. Treasury notes in bulk, which in turn influences mortgage companies’ decision to lower rates. Read on to learn more.

A few weeks ago, Kendall Matthews posted an article on MustKnowInvesting.com about creating power teams that can help boost the profits of your real estate business. Today, he brings the second installment of the series. According to his latest post, popular rapper Eminem can teach real estate investors a thing or two about building power teams. Want to know what these pointers are? Read on to find out.

If you are considering doing a short sale deal in the state of Colorado, you might want to read Paul Barrow’s latest post on ThePrivateMarket.com. According to him, the state government has passed legislation that mandates full disclosure for real estate investors who are flipping short sale properties. The bill, known as House Bill 10-1133, will take effect on January 1, 2011. Read on to learn more about this breaking news.

What is a real estate option contract? What about a real estate purchase contract? JP Moses answers these questions in his latest post on REITips.com. In response to an inquiry made by a reader, he uploaded a video where he discusses the nuts and bolts of the two real estate contracts. He also offers some educational tidbits about viable real estate options. Want to learn more? Then read on.

The road to real estate investing success is riddled with challenges, which is why you need to prepare yourself mentally if you want to survive in this business. Bob Massey of REWealthCoach.com talks about the eight habits that can help a person become mentally fit. In his latest post, he also explains why “mental toughness” is highly important when investing in real estate. Read on to learn more.

Managing your leads is an important aspect of investing in real estate. If you don’t have a tool that can help you handle leads, you might miss out on great opportunities to make money in real estate. In his latest post, Scott Costello of StrugglingInvestor.com talks about how he manages his leads with a tool that he is currently developing. According to him, the program helped him track the responses he got from potential clients. Read on to learn more.

Do you feel that you’re keeping yourself from getting the things that you want? For real estate investors who are facing the same dilemma, you might want to watch Carey’s latest video on GoinFlippinCrazy.com. In the video, she talks about the importance of setting short-term and long-term goals. She also shares a simple technique on how you can achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. If you want to know what this technique is, read her latest post now.

Mike Jacka of MikeJacka.com believes that while the federal tax credit program helped ramped up home sales in April, consumers would have made home purchases even without the government-led initiative. In his latest entry, he adds that the first-time home buyer tax credit program has even created certain problems for a number of investors, including him. Read on to learn more about his post.

Want to try something different with your rehab project? Then why don’t you try leaving the hardwood floors alone and forego the usual carpet installation? According to Tom of TomTarrant.com, a good way to minimize expenses during a home rehab is to put red oak hardwood floors instead of setting up high end carpet. In his latest post, he also offers some handy hints and tips on how to install hardwood flooring. Want to learn more? Read his post now.

Are you struggling with your payments? If you are, you might want to check out Mobile Home Gurl’s latest post on AdventuresInMobileHomes.com. In her latest entry, she recommends a must-watch series for real estate investors who are having a hard time controlling their daily spending. According to her, the show “Till Debt Do Us Part,” is perfect for those who want to better take care of their personal finances.