Altus Investment Group

The fastest way to limit your growth? Trying to do everything yourself.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned in business and real estate is that success is rarely a solo journey.

For years, I believed that working harder was the answer.

Then I realized that growth doesn't come from doing more—it comes from building the right team around you.

Books like Who Not How and Buy Back Your Time reinforced something I've seen firsthand in business: the right people can help you achieve far more than you ever could on your own.

Here are a few lessons I've learned about building successful teams:

1. Find People Who Complement Your Strengths
You don't need to be great at everything. Surround yourself with people whose skills fill the gaps in your own.

2. Build Your "Who" Before You Need Them
Whether you're a solopreneur or running a growing company, relationships matter. Build a network of trusted professionals who can help execute your vision.

3. Delegate to Scale
If every decision, task, and project depends on you, growth will eventually hit a ceiling. Great teams create leverage.

4. Invest in Your People
The best team members aren't expenses—they're assets. Train them, support them, and create opportunities for them to grow.

5. Success Is a Team Sport
Every successful project, investment, and business I've been a part of involved great people working toward a common goal.

At Altus Investment Group, we believe that people are the foundation of every successful organization.

Because great businesses aren't built by one person.

They're built by teams aligned around a shared vision.

What's been the most important hire, partnership, or relationship that's helped you grow professionally?

Want to make more money on your next residential real estate deal?

Don't just focus on buying right.

Focus on selling right.

I've seen investors spend months finding a great property, renovating it, and increasing its value... only to leave money on the table because they hired the wrong agent.

The reality is that the person selling your property can have a major impact on your final outcome.

Here are a few things I look for:

1. Find a True Sales Professional
Not all agents are created equal.
Look for someone who actively sells properties, generates demand, and knows how to market listings effectively.

2. Prioritize Marketing Skills
Great photos, compelling listing descriptions, social media exposure, and strong buyer outreach can dramatically increase interest in your property.

3. Choose Someone Who Can Close
Generating showings is only half the battle.
The best agents know how to qualify buyers, overcome objections, negotiate effectively, and get deals across the finish line.

4. Study Their Track Record
Look at recent transactions.
Are they actively closing deals in your market? Are their listings moving quickly? Results matter.

5. Speed Impacts Profit
The longer a property sits, the more carrying costs add up.
A strong agent can help reduce time on market and improve overall returns.

At Altus Investment Group, we believe every phase of the investment cycle matters — acquisition, operations, and disposition.

Because sometimes the difference between a good investment and a great investment...
..comes down to who helps you sell it.

What qualities do you think separate an average real estate agent from a great one?

Are you actually productive… or just busy?

There’s a big difference.

One of the most valuable lessons I've learned as an entrepreneur and real estate investor is that being busy doesn't always mean you're making progress.

In fact, many people spend their days reacting to distractions instead of focusing on the activities that truly move the needle.

Here’s how I think about productivity:

1. Stop Trying to Multitask
Multitasking is often a myth.
What usually happens is your attention gets divided, and every task gets completed less efficiently.

2. Apply the 80/20 Rule
I’m a huge believer in Pareto’s Principle.
Identify the 20% of activities that produce 80% of your results and prioritize those relentlessly.

3. Time Block Your Most Important Work
Protect your calendar.
Schedule dedicated blocks of time for your highest-value activities before anything else can interrupt them.

4. Create Space for Deep Work
Turn off notifications.
Close unnecessary tabs.
Give yourself 45–90 minutes of uninterrupted focus to make meaningful progress on important projects.

5. Review Your Progress Weekly
Success isn't just about ex*****on — it's about reflection.
Taking time to review what worked, what didn't, and where you're spending your energy can dramatically improve your effectiveness.

At Altus Investment Group, we believe productivity isn't about doing more things...
..it's about doing the right things consistently.

Because the people who achieve the most aren't always the busiest.

They're the most focused.

What's one productivity habit that's made the biggest impact on your business or career?