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Things Unrelated to Investing

March 2, 2011 by Scott Costello 7 Comments

This blog is all about my real estate investing endeavors, but from time to time I like to share some other things that are going on in my life. Doing this helps me connect with you all better and shows that I’m a real person with every day struggles. Here is a list of things I [...]

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2011 REI Goal Worksheet

January 12, 2011 by Scott Costello 3 Comments

As part of the coaching program I am in, we are setting our 2011 goals. To set these goals we are filling out a worksheet that will help us. After which time we will have a scheduled phone call with Jon or Kasey to go over and discuss each goal. Sounds like a great [...]

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How am I doing? 2nd Quarter Progress Report

July 3, 2010 by Scott Costello 16 Comments

Every 3 months or so I like to go back and take a look at what I’ve accomplished. It’s a good way to see how I have progressed in my quest at becoming a successful, full time investor. This exercise really helps me figure out if I’ve been spending my time on tasks that will [...]

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Book Review: Switch, How to Change Things When Change is Hard

April 22, 2010 by Scott Costello 3 Comments

I’m off to a great start this year with my goal of reading one book per month. I’ve actually just finished reading my 5th book so I am one ahead of the game. It has been much easier then I could have expected, as I’m really enjoying shutting off the TV and popping open a [...]

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Creating a Schedule is Not Easy

February 26, 2010 by Scott Costello 12 Comments

Over the past two days I’ve been trying to come up with a schedule that is rigid but with a little flexibility thrown in. Let me tell you, it’s not easy. I’m taking this very seriously because I want to be as productive as possible. Some of you may be thinking I’m wasting time thinking [...]

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