How to Get Back on Track and Reach Your Real Estate Goals in 2025

By Wayne Hillier, Real Estate Investing Masters

July 7, 2025 | Edmonton, Alberta

If you're like most real estate investors, you probably started 2025 with a list of ambitious goals like scaling your portfolio, secure joint venture partners, or maybe completing a flip. But now that we’ve passed the halfway point of the year, you might be realizing how fast time is slipping by.

The truth is, most people only use about five months of the year productively. The rest gets eaten up by holidays, distractions, and seasonal shifts in motivation. But that doesn’t mean the year is lost.

Here are five things you can do right now to regain momentum and still hit your real estate investing goals before 2025 ends.

1. Get Crystal Clear on What You Actually Want

Vague goals lead to vague results. Saying “I want to buy real estate” isn’t a goal, it’s a hope.

Instead, set specific, measurable targets. Do you want to acquire two new rental properties? Raise $100,000 in joint venture capital? Complete your first BRRRR?

Write your goal down. Speak it out loud. Clarity is power, and when you’re clear about the outcome, it’s easier to map the path.

2. Audit What You Have (and What You’re Missing)

Once your goal is defined, take inventory. What resources do you already have?

• Do you have access to down payment funds or home equity?

• Can you qualify for financing?

• Do you have time each day to work on your business?

• What skills or experience can you bring to the table?

• Do you have leads or contacts for potential JV partners?

Then make a second list: what’s missing? Identifying gaps gives you something to work toward instead of constantly spinning your wheels.

3. Build a Realistic, Reverse-Engineered Action Plan

Reverse engineering is a powerful strategy. Start with the goal and work backward.

If your goal is to buy two properties, break that down into actionable steps:

• Secure financing or partners

• Choose your investment market

• Analyze 10 deals per week

• Submit offers regularly

Set monthly milestones and then break them into weekly and daily actions. Don't just "try to do real estate stuff" every day. Know exactly what needs to happen and when.

4. Create a Daily Routine That Supports Your Goal

The difference between investors who succeed and those who stall is routine. It’s not about having more time, it’s about using the time you already have.

Audit your day. Where can you carve out 30–60 minutes to work on your business? Use that time to:

• Make investor calls

• Analyze deals

• Build your brand online

• Attend virtual meetups

Consistency beats intensity. The investors who make the most progress are the ones who chip away at their goals, even when they don’t feel like it.

5. Get Help and Shorten the Learning Curve

Too many investors waste months trying to figure things out on their own. If you’re serious about hitting your goals in 2025, consider hiring a coach or mentor. The right guidance helps you:

• Avoid costly mistakes

• Build confidence

• Fill in knowledge gaps

• Stay accountable

If you’re stuck, confused, or overwhelmed, it’s not a lack of motivation, it’s a lack of clarity. Investing in coaching could be the bridge you need to get across the gap.

Remember... you're not behind, you’re just not aligned.

And that’s fixable. Don’t let another month slip by. Get clear, get focused, and make every day count toward the life you said you wanted when the year began.

Need help building your plan and staying accountable?

Check out the REI Masters Mentorship Program at www.reimasters.ca