Gunnar Phillips, the personal trainer for Chris Hemsworth and Billy Dee Williams (At 82 years old, yes. Talk about goals!) says success is a "joint effort." He continues on the topic by saying doing a workout with a partner "can help motivate you to reach your goals."

His philosophy applies to real estate investing as well: having the right partner can make all the difference. And just like when you're hitting the gym, it's not only about fostering the next deal—the right partner can also help motivate you to reach your long-term goals. Here are some partners every investor in Ann Arbor real estate needs.

Even when you take into consideration the dramatic plunge of real estate values that began in 2008, Novi real estate value has appreciated 28.4% since 2000. The resilience of the Novi market has been one of the driving reasons why investors have been making it a part of their property investment portfolio. Here are some of the top five reasons to buy and hold real estate in Novi when you're expanding your holdings.

As most real estate investors know, advice about real estate investment is easy to come by, you get it often, whether you want it or not, and from people who mean well. If you're an investor, you likely agree with the words of Mary Schich, "Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it." Yes, the second they got wind of your real estate investing plans, your Uncle Ned, his third cousin, and their labradoodle all had the "best idea ever." But if you want some investment strategies you can depend on, keep reading!