The Secret to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur in Troubling Economic Conditions

I am sure that most of you will agree that the past 18 - 24 months have presented many of us with some extremely interesting and challenging times, even for the most seasoned investors. Our challenges at Creative Housing Solutions have been no different than what the rest of Canada, the United States and, for that matter, the rest of the world have faced. But in times such as these, applying creativity is what will set you apart from others while helping you through these dark and somewhat uncertain times.

While the masses (including the media) are still viewing the current economic situation with a "half empty" glass, or with a "Chicken Little" view that "the sky is falling"...it is entrepreneurs that view the world in a much different light. The difference is...entrepreneurs see the opportunity! The fact is...opportunities like this rarely come along during most people's lives, but most people are too afraid to take any action. Instead, they remain paralyzed and are content to just sit on the fence and complain about the situation and do absolutely nothing, just as the masses will do! However, entrepreneurs like to refer to the current economic situation as..."The Perfect Storm!"

The question is...So how can it possibly be "The Perfect Storm"? The newspapers, radio, television and just about everybody you speak to is full of "Doom and Gloom"! With so much "Doom and Gloom", how could this storm possibly be considered perfect?

This is my reality...During these trying times I continue to be presented with many great opportunities! Professionals such as Business Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers and Real Estate Investors, are all contacting me because they have a problem and they see me as having a potential solution to their problems. So what is it that successful entrepreneurs have that others do not? It is all about having the unique ability to structure "creative solutions" to people's problems. With this creativity I (along with a lot of help from my business partner and lovely wife of 24 years, Jo-Ann) have developed and built a solid reputation for helping others achieve their goals in life. We have and we continue to assist many investors in their quest to realize the dream of enjoying a more fruitful retirement; real estate investors with the additional tools and the motivation to become even more successful in their quest to acquire more real estate; and, we continue to assist many families in realizing "the ultimate dream of owning their own homes" (through our lease to own/rent to own programs). As a result of providing real estate training, seminars and workshops, we are able to empower others to take action and give back!

There is an old saying that goes something like this..."If you build it, they will come." Well, we have built it and, as a result, they are indeed coming...and they are doing so in increasing numbers. As a result of what we have built, I now have the unique opportunity to acquire more real estate through creative buying strategies and I can do so without qualifying at the bank for mortgages; and, in many cases, I purchase my properties with No Money Down. No, this is not a myth, it is a reality!

These are some of the terms that the average real estate investor would yearn for! Some very common questions tend to be: "How can I purchase real estate with No Money Down?" and "Many real estate seminars promote this concept, but rarely do they teach me how (?)" I have used real estate as an example here, only because I have a true passion for this particular subject. But regardless of the commodity or business that you are in, there are many wonderful opportunities out there! You just have to look for them...it's really that simple!

So what does all this have to do with..."The Perfect Storm!" you ask? The answer is simple...In these times of economic uncertainty, this is one of the best buying times that I have seen in a very long time. The next question that you probably have right about now is...to buy what? Here is the reality...stocks of some of the best and most profitable companies in North America are still being traded at record lows. Real estate values are at levels (in most parts of North America) that we have not seen for quite some time. Interest rates are also at historic lows. As a result, I like to refer to the fact that borrowed money is pretty much free money! Couple all of this with the fact that there are a ton of motivated real estate sellers out there and there you have it..."The Perfect Storm!"

In order for you to take advantage of this "once in a lifetime opportunity", you are required to take action. Yes, I am afraid that you are required to get up off the couch and actually do something! Some days I wish it was easier, but I am afraid it is not! You have to be willing to put forth the required effort if you want to be truly successful in life! That's the way it is!

Whatever action you elect to take, please ensure that you do so by remembering this...in order to be truly successful, you need to set yourself apart from the masses and...be creative!

I came across this quote a few years ago: "You are to become a creator, not a competitor; you are going to get what you want, but in such a way that when you get it every other man will have more than he has now." - Wallace D. Wattles

This truly wonderful quote captures what my team and I strive to accomplish each and every day. Be creative...and above all...make sure everybody wins! Make sure that you take full advantage of..."The Perfect Storm!"