🏗️ The Deals Are Still Out There — Here's Proof

💥 WIN OF THE WEEK

This one’s textbook:
One of my borrowers just closed on a partially gutted single-family home in Hyde Park, MA for $380K.

Here’s how he’s running the play:
🔨 Tearing it down
🏢 Rebuilding it into 2 condos
💰 Each condo will sell for $600K → $1.2M total sellout
🏗️ Build cost: $550K (he’s retaining the foundation + partial framing)
💵 Down payment? Just 15% = $57,000

That’s how you win.
The deals are out there. Always. You just need to know where to look and how to move.
Need funding for your next flip, teardown, or new construction?
Let’s talk. Here are some current photos of the project. Can’t wait to show you the finished product!

🏠 REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT

Two Americas. One Housing Market.
In the last two weeks, we’ve seen housing data that proves what I’ve been saying for months:

➡️ Northeast markets (like MA, NY, CT) = still hot
➡️ Sunbelt and West Coast = slowing down hard

Why?
Inventory is up in growth markets (TX, AZ, NV), while built-out cities with tight zoning laws (Boston, NYC, SF) remain supply-starved.

Bottom line:
Buyers in the Northeast still face competition. But investors in the South and West? It’s time to go bargain hunting.

🔍 GUEST INSIGHT FROM THE INVESTOR’S EDGE

At this week’s Investors Edge Morning Meetup, we were joined by Anastasia Tacewicz, a national mortgage loan officer with Prime Mortgage, who dropped some real gems on the Greater Boston market:

🏡 Single-family homes? Still hot.
🏙️ Condos? Cooling fast.
🏢 Multifamilies? High demand, low supply.

She warned developers and flippers to stay flexible—if your condo project doesn’t sell before loan maturity, you better have a rental strategy in your back pocket. The market isn’t forgiving right now.

💸 Anastasia is also helping buyers save big by offering a special rate discount that can shave thousands off your loan cost. Game-changer if you're buying or refinancing in 2025.

Want the full replay?
🎥 It’s in our Investors Edge video library now.

📉 FINANCIAL MARKETS RECAP

The Fed didn’t cut. And the market threw a tantrum.
30-year fixed mortgage rates are hovering around 6.7%, inflation is sticky, and Jerome Powell is playing it cautious.

✅ Defensive sectors like healthcare and utilities are holding
📉 Tech is whipsawing
🧠 Smart investors are being patient, stacking cash, and waiting for real signals

If you’re investing in stocks right now:
Stick to cash-flowing, recession-resilient companies
And don’t forget: real estate + inflation = your edge if you move strategically.

🪙 CRYPTO CORNER

Bitcoin just hit an all-time high - OVER $112,000 👀!!!
Let that sink in.

Despite inflation, political attacks, and Fed hesitation…
BTC broke records this week and reminded everyone why it's the apex asset of the digital era.

Why it matters:
🔥 Institutional money is flowing in via ETFs
💼 Retirement funds and conservative capital are finally arriving
📈 Retail is waking up—again

But don’t chase green candles blindly.
Inside the Investors Edge community, we’re breaking down:
• How to position for the next leg up
• Altcoin plays with real upside
• Passive income from staking + liquidity strategies
• How to build a crypto portfolio that lasts

Crypto isn't just a trend—it's a money move.
Make sure you’re playing it smart.

🏋️‍♂️ FITNESS CORNER: MOVE OR LOSE

75% of people in a recent Life Time study said they’re prioritizing health in 2025.
You should be too.

Here’s a simple challenge for the week:
Walk 10,000 steps a day. Track your sleep. Lift something heavy.

Discipline in the gym → discipline in business.
Your body is your vehicle. Don’t drive a broken one into your next opportunity.

🧠 MINDSET SHIFT: WINNERS TRAIN THROUGH CHAOS

Markets are noisy. The economy’s shaky. Everyone’s tired.

But that’s the exact environment where leaders are made.
When everything’s unstable, the ones who stay consistent stand out.

Read this twice:
👉 Discipline wins. Focus multiplies. Clarity creates momentum.
No one’s coming to save you. But everything you need is available. Right now.

You just need to act on it.

🚀 JOIN INVESTORS EDGE

If you’re serious about doubling your income, mastering real estate, or stacking wins in crypto, stocks, or personal performance—this is the room for you.

Inside Investors Edge:
✅ Weekly live guest speakers (investors, traders, coaches, and closers)
✅ 20+ hours of on-demand strategy sessions
✅ Tax-saving plays most CPAs won’t tell you
✅ A private community that actually gets it
✅ Fitness, finance, and focus systems to help you move like a pro

We’re all capable.
We just need a system and accountability.

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Click here for instant access → https://rlncompanies.com/investorsedge/

Keep building,
Robert Nichols
Founder, RLN Companies | ClosersKlub | Investors Edge

BONUS: 📚 CLOSERS BOOK NOTES

Every Sunday From 8PM - 9 PM We Live Stream Our Book Club On YouTube. Atomic Habits – Laws 3 & 4: Make It Easy + Make It Satisfying

Last week in the ClosersKlub Free Book Club, we covered some of the most tactical and transformative chapters of Atomic Habits by James Clear.

🔑 Third Law: Make It Easy

Forget motivation—the real secret is making the right choice the easy one.

🧠 Motion vs Action:
Stop pretending you’re working. Sending emails and taking notes feels productive, but only action creates outcomes.
→ You don’t close deals by thinking about the perfect pitch—you close by making the call.

📸 Quantity Breeds Quality:
A photography professor split his class in two: one group graded on a single “perfect” photo, the other on volume. The result? The quantity group produced far better photos.
→ Put in the reps. Perfection is a trap. Repetition is transformation.

⚙️ Habits = Brain Upgrades:
Your brain rewires with every habit you form. This isn’t hype—it’s neuroscience.
→ Repeated actions literally reshape your identity. Want to be a closer? Act like one. Daily.

⏱️ Two-Minute Rule:
Start with just 2 minutes. Tie your shoes. Open the CRM. Make 1 call. Read 1 page.
→ Small wins = unstoppable momentum.

🌍 Environment Over Willpower:
Want to stop doom-scrolling? Leave your phone in the other room. Want to work out? Sleep in your gym clothes.
→ Reduce friction for good habits. Add friction for bad ones. It's that simple.

💥 Fourth Law: Make It Satisfying

We repeat what feels good. That’s how your brain works.

🍬 Rewards Matter:
Whether it’s great-tasting soap (true story) or moving a paperclip from one jar to another (yes, really), instant wins wire in habits.

✅ Habit Tracking = Identity Voting:
Every checkmark, tally, or streak is a vote for the type of person you’re becoming.
→ You're not just reading books—you’re becoming a reader. Not just calling sellers—you’re becoming a dealmaker.

📉 Procrastination Killer:
Use commitment devices—anything from locking away your clothes like Victor Hugo to publicly posting your goals with consequences.
→ Don’t rely on discipline. Use structure to win.

🧠 Final Takeaway:
Your habits shape your future. The easier and more satisfying they are, the more likely they are to stick.

Next week we dive deeper into habit mastery with Atomic Habits Ch. 5–6. If you’re not in the room, you’re missing the blueprint. Tap In by joining our free community.