JD KesslerArticle previews.JD Kessler, President and CEO Academy of Creative Real Estate New! - To ask this author a question, click on any of the articles below and use the "Questions and Comments" form. Show: Articles (19) | Videos (1) Who is Making Money in Real Estate Right Now? Free Preview! September 2008 | By JD Kessler I am—and so are many other experienced investors that I talk to who invested right. We never violate the number one rule in making money in real estate: You make money when you buy. That means... (0 Comments) Your Subscription Just Became More Valuable Free Preview! August 2008 | By JD Kessler Your subscription...just became infinitely more valuable. Now you have direct access to the gurus, authors of articles in Creative Real Estate, and creative real estate investors who have ... (0 Comments) You've Been Upgraded! Free Preview! July 2008 | By JD Kessler Your subscription now includes membership in the Academy of Creative Real Estate, which includes: • Full member access to www.cremag.com • Free articles by past Creativ... (0 Comments) Is it Safe...to Get Back in the Water? Free Preview! June 2008 | By JD Kessler Is it safe to get back in the water? Investors want to know, “How will I know when it’s safe to start buying again?” (0 Comments) They say… Free Preview! May 2008 | By JD Kessler They say…just one attorney in a small town can’t earn a living, but two sure can! That’s not the classic definition of the multiplier effect, but it does illustrate the... (0 Comments) Your attitude… Free Preview! April 2008 | By JD Kessler … determines your altitude. How far you go up the ladder of success depends on how you perceive reality, and your perspective is determined by your attitude. One of my favorite emp... (0 Comments) Do You Know the Difference Between a Recession and a Depression? Free Preview! March 2008 | By JD Kessler A recession is when your neighbor loses his job; a depression is when you do. How is the current economy an opportunity for you? Right now, many people associated with real estate are l... (0 Comments) Why Do Real Estate Gurus Need Students? Free Preview! February 2008 | By JD Kessler ...It’s not what you think! When I took my first Creative Real Estate class in 1976, I wondered, like maybe you’re wondering, “If this guy is so successful, why is he telling me all... (0 Comments) Your Subscription Just Became More Valuable Free Preview! January 2008 | By JD Kessler Your subscription to Creative Real Estate Magazine now includes membership in the Academy of Creative Real Estate at www.cremagazine.com. This gives you exclusive access to our private $1,0... (0 Comments) Things You Never Thought Could Happen Free Preview! December 2007 | By JD Kessler You’re ready to close escrow, but no insurance company will write a fire policy because of recent events in your area. Can’t happen? It has, and will again. Due to the recent fires in San ... (0 Comments) Oh My God…You’ve Had a Lawbotomy! Free Preview! November 2007 | By JD Kessler Years ago, A.D. asked me a simple tax law question. It’s a subject area that I like to keep current on. A.D. expected me to give him a quick and succinct answer, like I had many times befor... (0 Comments) The 7 Things You Absolutely Need to Know to Protect and Build Your Wealth in Real Estate in 2007 Free Preview! February 2007 | By JD Kessler Will you be a victor or a victim this year? One of the greatest real estate transitions of all time is beginning right now. As the real estate market goes from double-digit appreciation rates to negat... (0 Comments) Your Action Plan Free Preview! February 2007 | By JD Kessler 1. Dream Big How big is big? You decide: a $50,000 profit on one deal, a $1M, $10M, $100M? Big ideas inspire your best work. Small dreams, small effort, small chance of success. ... (0 Comments) The 7 Things You Absolutely Need To Know To Protect and Build Your Wealth in Real Estate in 2007 Free Preview! March 2007 | By JD Kessler 2. PEOPLE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN PROPERTY REAL ESTATE IS A PEOPLE BUSINESS People have needs, physical, financial and emotional. They get married, they get divorced. They get hired, they get fire... (0 Comments) The 7 Things You Absolutely Need To Protect and Build Your Wealth in Real Estate in 2007 Free Preview! April 2007 | By JD Kessler 4. CASH MAKES YOU KING The Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules. The opportunities during the down cycle far exceed those of the up cycle because so many people are unprepared, don&rsq... (0 Comments) Listening Obstacles and Strategies Free Preview! May 2007 | By JD Kessler Obstacles to Listening It isn’t enough to just hear what someone is saying. Mistakes on everything from work to personal relationships come from poor listening skills. Think about what go... (0 Comments) Rome...Wasn't Built in Day Either Free Preview! October 2007 | By JD Kessler Rome… …wasn’t built in a day either. It took countless people working to complete the job. Creative Real Estate Magazine won’t be completed any time soon, either... (0 Comments) What Our Experts Say Free Preview! October 2007 | By William Bronchick, Scott Britton, Elayne Wolf, Rick Tobin, Marshall Reddick, JD Kessler, Jay P. DeCima, Bruce Norris, Sherry Renz Creative Real Estate editors have asked the following question of our leading experts: What are the current market conditions and what are the best ways to capitalize on them? ... (0 Comments) Cumulonimbecile… Free Preview! September 2007 | By JD Kessler This is one of A.D.’s favorite made-up words. It’s a combination of Cumulonimbus, those big thunderhead clouds, and imbecile, an idiot. So combined, we get your typical idiot ... (0 Comments) |