by Joe Stampone | Jan 10, 2017 | Career, Entrepreneurship
I’ve said it many times before, doing your own deals and building a real estate is incredibly hard. It takes great timing and some good luck, and even then there is no guarantee of success. Rather than restate it, I’ve asked Arx Urban founder, Benjie Moll, to describe...
by Joe Stampone | Dec 16, 2016 | Asset Management, Career, Entrepreneurship
After reading James Altucher’s book, Choose Yourself, I’ve been devouring his content (blog, podcast, books). He’s fascinating and focuses much of his content on how to be successful in the new economy. He’s a big proponent of starting a business, platform, or...
by Joe Stampone | Nov 19, 2016 | Career, Entrepreneurship
Earlier this year I discussed why you’re not ready to buy your own deals. Doing your own deals and growing a real estate firm is not only hard, it’s not for everyone. Most real estate professionals get into the business to be entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurial...
by Joe Stampone | Nov 2, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Multifamily
“Real estate professionals get into the business to be entrepreneurs.” That’s a phrase I use a lot on the blog. I’ve written posts about the entrepreneurial nature of the business, the challenges of starting a real estate investment firm, and how hard it is to start...
by Joe Stampone | Apr 6, 2016 | Entrepreneurship
I recently turned 30 and have been working for Atlas for over 5 years now, which feels like a long time, but is nothing in the grand scheme of an entire career that could last 60+ years. We’re under contract on our 40th deal and at this point I have the core...