When it comes to real estate investing, the house doesn't always win (pun intended). With the right attitude, preparation, and legwork, anyone can succeed in real estate.

There is a delicate balance between the fee you need to charge for your products and services, and the fee that people are willing to pay for them. But with gasoline, heating, shipping, health care, and other costs rising, there comes a time when you must raise your rates in order to remain profitable.