Mike Simmons will give you the confidence to scale your business in today’s episode as he shares his expert advice on doing deals as a new investor, plus investing tips on thriving during shifting markets. Stay tuned to hear his absurd story on making novice mistakes with contractors and how they led to a contractor’s lien.   Key takeaways to listen for Factors that affect real estate property values and prices Do’s and don’ts when doing deals with contractors The importance of defining your roles in a partnership Strategies for growing a successful business in volatile markets Common mistakes investors make and how to fix them   Resources mentioned in this episode Google Maps Craigslist Amazon books: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson | Audiobook Who Not How by Dan Sullivan | Audible Audiobook Want to learn the exact strategies Mike used to succeed in the real estate space? Sign up for his free course at https://www.mikesimmons.com/winningdirectmail and discover how you can earn seven figures yearly!   About Mike Simmons Mike started investing in real estate in 2008. He has flipped houses, bought rentals, and wholesaled hundreds of deals. He is the owner of a successful real estate investing company, a lending company, and a partner in one of the country’s largest real estate mentorship/masterminds companies.  He is the producer and host of Just Start Real Estate and has conducted over 350 interviews with entrepreneurs who run 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses. He specializes in helping entrepreneurs create systems, processes, and automation that allow them to work on their businesses.   Connect with Mike Website: Mike Simmons Podcast: Just Start Real Estate with Mike Simmons LinkedIn: Mike Simmons Twitter: @MikeSSimmons Instagram: @mikessimmons Facebook: Mike Simmons YouTube: Mike Simmons Email: Mike@MikeSimmons.com   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown. Subscribe to Leigh’s other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops   Sponsors Follow Up Boss Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals. LINK: Followupboss.com/crazy Instagram: @followupboss Facebook Page: Follow Up Boss Website: https://www.fubcon.com/ #followupboss Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand TrainingHow to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing. Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com