Why You Have Not Made A Dime Investing In Real

January 16th, 2011 - 
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Why You Have Not Made A Dime Investing In Real Estate Investing & How To Make Money Fast!

Ok, so you haven’t made a dime in Real Estate yet right? You want to be a Real Estate Investing Millionaire, but for some reason you can’t seem to find good deals on houses. Well, I can tell you what your problem is.

You are doing all of the things that don’t make you money in real estate! Going around with a Realtor, looking on the web, driving around nice neighborhoods looking for For Sale signs, telling a few people that you Buy Houses….it’s a major waste of time.

That’s just keeping yourself busy! Do you want to “PLAY REAL ESTATE” or do you want to be a “Real Deal” Real Estate Investor? If you don’t want to do what it takes, do yourself a favor and go down to Toys R’ Us pick up a game of Monopoly and call it a day. If you’re more interested in the latter, then you need to listen up! Spend that time knocking on the doors of homeowners in foreclosure. Quit doing all of the “Safe” things like meeting with Realtors. That’s why they’re safe, because you’re not going to make any money. If you don’t put yourself out there…YOU’LL NEVER GET A DEAL!

What you’re doing is looking for deals on houses & not looking for people that need their problems solved. No one sells their house at a serious discount unless they HAVE TO! Would you sell your house to me for 50 cents on the dollar because I’m a nice guy? Of course not, you worked hard for your home and you don’t HAVE TO. But if you had lost your job, were 30 days from losing your home, and I showed you how I could put immediate cash in your pocket, wouldn’t you consider it?

As investors we buy houses from people that NEED TO SELL, NOT PEOPLE THAT WANT TO SELL. When you’re dealing with a Realtor, 9 times out of 10 they’re going to show you nice houses, owned by people that are in no urgent rush to sell. I hardly ever deal with Realtors. I’m not saying to completely alienate yourself from them. That would be foolish. Simply network with them, and let them know that if a killer deal comes along, you can close with cash quickly. Explain what you’re looking for and that’s when they will call you. I wouldn’t go around looking at houses with them. Most Realtors are not trained to look for the types of deals that we’re looking for. Actually, they’ll probably tell you that it’s NOT POSSIBLE to find the kinds of deals that we do.

There’s a few things that you need to be looking for..THESE are the things that will lead you to the good deals that you’re looking for:
1. Divorce
2. Imprisonment or Court Costs
3. Loss of Job – Foreclosures
4. Bankruptcy
5. Death
6. Job Transfer
7. Bad Tenants – Contact Landlords who have filed evictions

Most of these types of people can be searched by looking through the public information on your local courthouse records. Depending on your location, most of the time these are available online. Situations like Loss Of Job would be discovered by looking through the foreclosures and knocking on their door. You need to focus your attention on people with these types of situations.

These people usually have serious issues that need to be solved. They at one time had the cash to pay for their mortgage and the expenses associated with it. Now due to circumstances beyond their control, things have been thrown out of whack and they need someone to get everything reorganized for them. That’s your job…Solve their problem and you’ll get a good deal.

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Freebies: Kicking the Cheapskate Habit

July 6th, 2010 - 
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Whats the magic word in marketing? Yeah, thats right FREE! Its the basic foundation of Marketing 101. That four-letter word captures attention, and spells success.

Now for the big question, Are you implementing it? Nope, those old clearance items that you havent been able to get rid of for the past decade dont count. Im talking about the real deal something thats worth something just being given away, no strings attached and no hidden costs.

Chances are that youre probably just like the rest of us, and are afraid to really give something away. Heck, it costs a LOT of money to just throw products out the window to everyone who looks your way. We know how many people are out there like leaches, just looking for a handout, right?

Maybe then again, maybe we cut ourselves out of a big bunch of profit by being cheapskates. Thats right, cheapskates!

Think about this. How can you effectively describe the taste of a crisp salad with all the trimmings, and a hot steaming turkey sandwich? Arent there a dozen restaurants that serve the same menu?

Would a restaurant owner be a fool to give away 1000 FREE lunches instead of trying to say in words when the tantalizing aroma, succulent tastes, and tasteful appearance can do convince in a way no words could ever? Sure, it might cost $5000, but how much higher would conversion rates be?

It sure doesnt take long to rack up a $5000 dollar advertising bill with local TV and radio stations, or the newspaper. Will they net as many converted consumers?

Maybe youre not into the food industry, but there is something you can give away that will have the same affect. Maybe its a free informational seminar, a free oil change, a free subscription, or a free haircut.

The key is to get them in the door, and wow them with the best youve got to offer. Believe me, consumers know when theyve been handed cast-offs and when theyve been wined and dined like royalty. You judge which is more effective?

Most of us have come to expect the hidden agendas of giveaways. When we accept a gift, were looking for the catch. Its a pleasant surprise to come across the real deal. Were taken aback. We scratch our heads and wonder, but deep inside theres a warm fuzzy that sticks around. We remember genuine generosity!

The next time youre looking for a way to increase revenue, and are tempted to take the cheap way out, curb the urge. Go all out and treat your customers to an old-fashioned, honest-to-goodness FREE gift. See what happens!

Hey, I didnt say it would be easy or that it wouldnt take guts! Just remember that sometimes the biggest risks pay off big, and that risk takers often come out on top. Go the extra mile, and stand out above the competition even if it scares you a little bit.

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0% Credit Cards: Are They The Real Deal?

February 28th, 2010 - 
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Whenever I hear the number 0%, I hope that it refers to the interest rate I have to pay and not the interest rate that I have to earn. There are many different credit card offers out there, and of course when you see the 0% it seems like it would be the best option. But, when you sit and think about it you might wonder why one credit card would be 0% and the other would be 26%, what’s the catch?

It is not that the issuer is out to scam you. But you still need to look close. You never know what you are in for unless you read all the terms and conditions associated with the card.

0% Doesn’t Mean 0% Across the Board

While there are some legit 0% credit cards out there you need to look at the fine print before you simply assume that you can buy everything with no interest. The 0% is not a blank check that you cash anywhere. If applies to some types of transactions. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t take advantage; you just need to be an aware consumer and make sure that you know how the 0% works.

If you have some credit card balances that you would like to transfer than you may want to look for a 0% credit card. There are many credit cards out there that offer 0% balance transfers. The more the transfer, the higher the saving. Many people use these cards to do away with those high interest credit cards so that they can actually start making a dent in the amount of money that they owe instead of just paying off the interest each month.

Many 0% credit cards have 0% interest rate offers on specified purchases. These may be purchases at specific stores or for specific products, but depending on what you purchase these credit card offers really can save you a lot of money. You’ll need to be sure to read all of the fine print on these cards to be sure that it is something that will save you as much money as you would hope.

Then there are the cards that use 0% as the way to ensnare you. Often times this 0% is good for the first six months or a year that you have a card. This is a nice way to consolidate debt, make big purchases, pay for car or house repairs, or just buy things that you have been putting off because you didn’t want to pay interest. One more interesting dimension of credit cards relates to rewards and cash back.

Before you choose any one of the 0% credit cards that you come across you should read through all of the features. The prudent buyer wants to know the interest rate, not just on day one but also on later days. Do you need to pay off all of the items that you bought during the 0% time? Whether you make money or lose money will depend on how smartly you use the card.

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