As I mentioned in the previous chapters, contribution is the key to making money in real estate. I didn’t realize the importance of contribution until I bought our first home. Although some people had told me how much their houses had increased in value over time, I had assumed that they were just talking about inflation. However, if you wisely improve your property, you get paid for the improvements. As I jokingly say, when you purchase a house, you buy a second job.
