Subscribers often ask us: "How do I get into real estate investing? How do I close my first deal? How do I increase my income?" To answer these questions, we brought together three experts with extensive experience in the industry. Whether you need help taking that important first step or want to get to the next level in the real estate game, you'll find the practical strategies you need to reach your goals.

It's natural to dream big, but as certified master coach Sharon Teitelbaum points out, to turn your dreams into reality, you need a written game plan - no matter what your level of experience. In her article, "What's Your Next Step?" she explains how to develop a written game plan that includes both short- and long-term action steps for reaching your goals.

Did you know roughly 85% of investors who become landlords file for bankruptcy within five years? According to real estate investing author and coach James Gage, seven traits separate the successful investor from everyone else. Read his article, Seven Traits of Highly Successful Investors, to learn how you can be one of the 15% of investors still practicing five years from now.

If you've been thinking about quitting your job in order to go into investing full-time, you'll want to read our Interview with the Expert. Derek Ebrecht, who has been a full-time investor since 2005, talks about some of the challenges of working for yourself and the action steps you'll need to take in order to get your full-time investing business up and running.

In this month's Mortgage Minute, Debbie Siegel explains why it's important you schedule your real estate deadlines into your planner/calendar. Missing the deadline for your Purchase and Sale agreement because you lacked sufficient funds, for example, means your competitor could take your property right from under your nose!

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