you have more time than you think
One of the biggest things I hear from people who want to get into real estate, expand their portfolio, or move from residential to commercial properties is…
"I just don't have time."
And I get it. I used to say the exact same thing.
But here's what flipped it for me.
I stopped chasing more time and started using time more intentionally.
It's called habit stacking (a concept James Clear breaks down in Atomic Habits). The formula is so simple:
"After / while I do X, I will do Y."
A few examples built for investors:
- While making your morning coffee - read one market update or deal summary
- While driving - listen to an underwriting tutorial or investor podcast
- After lunch - make 3 outreach calls before jumping back into your day
- While on the treadmill - review a deal or catch up on a market report
- After Sunday meal prep - review your weekly scorecard and set your top priorities
You're not adding more to your plate. You're just layering intention onto what's already there.
The goal isn't to be busier. It's to make sure those small pockets of time are actually working for you.
This week pick one habit you already have and stack one investing action onto it.
Do it every day this week and watch what shifts.
Consistency doesn't require more hours.
It just requires showing up smarter.
