The 5 Biggest Real Estate Mistakes—and How to Dodge Them

Starting out in real estate can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re worried about making mistakes. The truth is, every investor makes mistakes - it’s part of the learning process. But there are five common traps that most beginners fall into, and avoiding these can save you time, money, and frustration.

Here Are the 5 Most Common Mistakes New Investors Make:

1. Focusing on the Wrong Deals: Chasing after properties that don’t align with your strategy or financial goals is one of the fastest ways to lose time and money.
2. Skipping Lead Follow-Up: Not following up with motivated sellers leads to missed opportunities. Most deals come from persistence, not luck.
3. Not Using Creative Financing: Assuming you need cash or good credit to invest is a myth that holds many people back.
4. Trying to Do It All Yourself: Refusing to outsource or automate tasks keeps you stuck working in your business instead of on it.
5. Lack of a Mentor: Going it alone leads to costly mistakes that could have been avoided with the right guidance.

Turn Mistakes Into Wins

The good news is that avoiding these mistakes is easier than you think. Here’s how my students succeed where others fail:

• They learn zero-down techniques to acquire properties without using their own money or credit.
• They use the Push Button Automarketer to automate lead follow-up and keep their pipeline full.
• They attend my Two-Day Buying Event, where they receive hands-on training and ongoing support through 6 months of personal coaching.

What You’ll Learn at the Buying Event

At my Two-Day Buying Event on February 22nd and 23rd, I’ll teach you how to:

• Identify profitable deals that match your strategy and financial goals.
• Avoid common pitfalls that derail most beginners.
• Build scalable systems that allow you to work smarter, not harder.

The event is just the beginning of your journey. After the event, you’ll receive 6 months of personal coaching to ensure you stay on track and succeed.

Special Offer

When you join the mentor program, you’ll also receive:

• 6 months of free access to the Push Button Automarketer, a tool that automates lead generation and follow-up, so you can focus on closing deals.
• Flexible Payment Options: Get started with $2,000 down or save with a full payment discount.

Click here to find out more about the Mentor program: https://www.ZeroDownInvesting.com

Here is a FAQ about the event as well: https://joecrumpblog.com/qa-about-my-buying-event-and-mentor-program/

Interactive Quiz:

What’s Your Biggest Investing Challenge?

Every real estate investor faces unique challenges, especially when starting out. Take this short quiz to pinpoint your biggest obstacle and get actionable advice tailored to your situation.

Find out what’s holding you back by taking this quick quiz.

If you complete the quiz and send it to me by hitting “REPLY” to this email, I’ll personally respond with actionable advice tailored to your situation!

Question 1: What’s your biggest concern when it comes to investing in real estate?

• (A) I don’t have the money to get started.
• (B) My credit isn’t good enough to qualify for loans.
• (C) I’m overwhelmed by the process and don’t know where to start.
• (D) I don’t have enough time to manage a business.
• (E) I’m afraid of making costly mistakes.

Question 2: How confident are you in your ability to find and close profitable deals?

• (A) Not confident at all—I’ve never done this before.
• (B) Somewhat confident—I’ve studied real estate but haven’t taken action.
• (C) Very confident—I just need the right system and tools to succeed.

Question 3: What’s holding you back from taking the next step in real estate investing?

• (A) Lack of money or credit.
• (B) I don’t know how to find motivated sellers.
• (C) I don’t have anyone to guide me through the process.
• (D) I don’t know how to structure creative financing deals.
• (E) I’m not sure how to scale a business once I get started.

Question 4: What’s your primary goal as a real estate investor?

• (A) Create passive income and financial freedom.
• (B) Build long-term wealth for my family.
• (C) Quit my job and work for myself.
• (D) Make an impact in my community by providing affordable housing.
• (E) All of the above.

End of Quiz: Thank you for taking the quiz!

Hit "Reply" to this email and send me your answers (just the letters are fine). I’ll personally respond with advice on how to overcome your challenges and take the next step toward achieving your goals.

Join a Community of Successful Investors

When you attend the event, you’re not just learning - you’re joining a supportive community of successful investors. Many of our students are already real estate millionaires who love sharing their wisdom with new investors. They know the power of giving back because they were once where you are now.

This network will help you:

• Climb the ladder faster with actionable advice.
• Build connections that last a lifetime.
• Stay motivated and inspired as you grow your business.

In the Next Email

Next time, I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about the mentor program and event, so you’ll know exactly what to expect.

Talk soon, Joe Crump

SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

If you don't have my new book yet: It is titled, "How To Make $1 Million In 2 Years Investing In Real Estate" https://JoeCrump.com/millionbook

Get an endless stream of motivated seller leads using my automation system - Push Button Automarketer https://PushButtonAutomarketer.com

Would you like my personal help building your business? This web page will give you all the details: https://ZeroDownInvesting.com

Turn $200k investment into $100k year PASSIVE INCOME. And we do it for you. Check out our DONE FOR YOU PROGRAM here: https://jr4.co/doneforyou

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