OfflineThis week and last week has been my best weeks thus far. I met an investor that buys property undergoing foreclosure. I met him at a DG Seminar last week on 1/12/2011. We met again in his office on Friday, 1/14/2011, he explained to me what he does. He mainly works with people undergoing foreclosures. He explained to me what he looks for, and showed me how it all worked. I contacted a prospective client that I met sometime earlier, who has been unsuccessfully trying to negotiate with his bank about his residence. The 3 of us met on Saturday 1/15 to discuss the client's situation.
We made plans to meet again on Monday 1/17, with a Real Estate listing agent. We had the realtor list the property and we prepared forms to tie the property to us. Additionally, we prepared forms to begin negotiations with his bank. The realtor told us that other homes being foreclosed in the client’s neighborhood were going for about $60K. She stated that 2 years ago these houses were selling for $170k to $200K.
Hopefully we will be able to negotiate that bank down to our $60K price. We are also in the process of lining up buyers for this property.
I picked up another investor/negotiator and another realtor that works with investors. She just recently picked up some rental properties for herself, so this realtor understands investing 
Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, and Today is a gift...
Ethel Griffin
...So don't throw away a gift, do it today as tomorrow is not promised.
Good going. Networking - at least you've got the ball rolling. I'm still reading posts in the various journals & forums. I placed my order for Dean's materials just a few days ago. While I'm waiting for the shipment to arrive, I'm gathering useful information from fellow investors here. Good point, work with a real estate agent who has acquired property for herself as well.
Be in good health and prosper,
Jose Alviar
4 Seasons Properties NW, LLC
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
Na pono pono mana, I kou Makua e haawelilo kou manao ... LIVE ALOHA!
Congrats on moving forward...keep up the great work.
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."
Shaun Omar
DSD Investor Group Inc
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You are making the right moves. Teaming up with another investor is a great way to start and learn. Take lots of notes when you meet with him and pick his brain. Much success to you...Jan
I will begin this week trying to look up old friends that still work for the bank. I am looking to see who in works in the area of property negotiation and settlement. I need to see who works in foreclosures and short sales. Maybe they can give some names of individuals about to undergo the foreclosure process. I will send them a card or letter.
I hope they would share some information with an old friend and former co-worker.
TY
Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, and Today is a gift...
Ethel Griffin
...So don't throw away a gift, do it today as tomorrow is not promised.
Thanks Jose, Shaun, and Jan, for the good comments. Your comments helps to keep me motivated.
Ty
Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, and Today is a gift...
Ethel Griffin
...So don't throw away a gift, do it today as tomorrow is not promised.
That is the way to go Ty. "A rolling stone gathers no moss." Congrats on making the necessary action steps. God Bless.
Sandra
"You can never get to the top, if you are not willing to climb. Do not look at the difficulty of the climb, only anticipate the view from the top."
"Can't even walk without you holding my hand." (Song)
"Is anything too hard for the Lord ..." Genesis 19:14
"In all things, wait on the Lord."
"Think not of your own deliverance, but trust in God who will give in abundance."
"When you are down to nothing, God is up to something." Unknown
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Thanks Sandra,
Your comment is motivating.
Ty
Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, and Today is a gift...
Ethel Griffin
...So don't throw away a gift, do it today as tomorrow is not promised.
Ty Good job
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Hello Jim,
Thanks for the encouragement. I visited your website and like it. I will start one soon in my area, North and South Carolina.
Ty
Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, and Today is a gift...
Ethel Griffin
...So don't throw away a gift, do it today as tomorrow is not promised.