Before you start investing in real estate, you need to listen to what Realtor Steve Westmark has to say. He is the co-owner of Counselor realtors and has been a Realtor® since 1973. He tells The Real Deal In Real Estate’s Andrey Sokurec about his “one percent rule” that helps him figure out if a property is worth buying.

Westmark says that now is still a good time to invest since properties are still appreciating, but you need to be choosy. He talks about what you should know before you make your first offer and shares his three ingredients of success.

You can find more about Steve Westmark here.