Where Are You Right Now?

When you know where you’re heading, the fear and confusion holding you back will disappear. But knowing the destination is only one part of the equation. Yo also have to know where you are right now.

This is where so many prospective investors struggle. You may not want to confront your current situation, because it feels uncomfortable, but you have to do it. And you have to be completely honest and open with yourself about where you are right now. That’s because knowing where you are means you understand the tools you have at your disposal.

Every property investor has a different starting point. They each have their own unique challenges they must overcome. To fully bridge the gap, you have to confront your challenges and accept that you need to move past them.

You cannot make an instant leap between where you are now and where you want to be. You have to build a bridge across the gap.

Create a blueprint for your investment success. Map out each step you’ll take to get there. If you’re not honest about where you are, you’ll make missteps along the way. You’ll fail to plan properly, and may try to jump ahead of yourself.

You have to learn about what you can and can’t do, given your current situation. Only then can you create your plan for crossing the gap.

— Todd Polke