I went over to the tri-plex yesterday and found quite a few folks over there, working... fixing tiles, cleaning, and fixing broken windows. It was amazing to watch all of the activity. What was even more amazing was that it was 115 degrees outside! And the evaporative coolers weren't scheduled to be fixed until the afternoon.
I really loved watching our property turn into something quite wonderful right before my eyes.
One of the neighbors saw me with a For Rent sign and asked me how much, etc. I gave him all the details and he thanked me and turned away. A couple of seconds later, he turned back and asked me more questions. Cool. A possible renter.
Our goal is to have it fully rented so we can add that much more value to the property.
And the best part? We have a current offer on it already!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
New Face
We painted the tri-plex. Doesn't it look MUCH better?
Soon it will be ready to be rented.
And tomorrow, we are meeting to discuss a four-plex or two.
It's fun being a real estate investor in this market!
Thanks to Nouveau Riche, I have the tools I need to take advantage of it, not to mention great partners on deals!
Soon it will be ready to be rented.
And tomorrow, we are meeting to discuss a four-plex or two.
It's fun being a real estate investor in this market!
Thanks to Nouveau Riche, I have the tools I need to take advantage of it, not to mention great partners on deals!
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Value of Community
Today I picked up the keys on my most recent investment property. This one is a tri-plex that I bought 50/50 with a partner in the Nouveau Riche community.
My partner says: "This property was acquired using raised capital through partners I met in my investor community. I love how we can bring resources together to do deals. I put the deal together, they brought the cash, everyone profits."
In this case, he had others contributing to his 50%, and I was able to put up the other 50%. He will be managing the property, and we are already making progress with needed repairs, one of which is to paint the exterior. You can see why.
Front of house:
And here is a picture of the inside:
Kitchen inside:
Not so bad, eh?
My partner says: "This property was acquired using raised capital through partners I met in my investor community. I love how we can bring resources together to do deals. I put the deal together, they brought the cash, everyone profits."
In this case, he had others contributing to his 50%, and I was able to put up the other 50%. He will be managing the property, and we are already making progress with needed repairs, one of which is to paint the exterior. You can see why.
Front of house:
And here is a picture of the inside:
Kitchen inside:
Not so bad, eh?
Monday, June 15, 2009
Where's the Money?
This coming Saturday, I am helping to sponsor an incredible workshop put on by Nouveau Riche leadership. Did you know that billions and billions of dollars are tied up in retirement plans. Do you know how to tap into that money to use in creative ways to make great returns on that money?
Curtis L. DeYoung is Founder, President, and CEO of American Pension SErvices, a company organized in 1982 for the purpose of allowing the more aggressive investor to participate in self-directed retirement plans. The information Curtis shares is worth thousands, if not millions, to any investor, and he is dedicated to teaching others the value of self-directed retirement plans.
I have had the privilege of hearing Curtis speak before. Believe me, you don't want to miss it!
Now is the time to invest!
Curtis L. DeYoung is Founder, President, and CEO of American Pension SErvices, a company organized in 1982 for the purpose of allowing the more aggressive investor to participate in self-directed retirement plans. The information Curtis shares is worth thousands, if not millions, to any investor, and he is dedicated to teaching others the value of self-directed retirement plans.
I have had the privilege of hearing Curtis speak before. Believe me, you don't want to miss it!
Now is the time to invest!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Super Saturday
What a week it has been!
Having Rob Miles in town, sharing his stories of success with us, has been a true blessing. He has such a great heart! His video presentation of why we are in this business - to help people!!! - had tears rolling down my face.
Super Saturday was awesome, and even better than usual. Our leaders are the best, and have really interesting, creative, and fun ways of presenting the information we really need to succeed!
Marc Gleeman capped off the day with a great, motivational film about attitude and success that left many of us blown away.
And this is only the beginning!
Our Intensive on the 20th is going to rock the house! If you aren't registered for it yet, leave me a message, and I will make sure you get in.
Having Rob Miles in town, sharing his stories of success with us, has been a true blessing. He has such a great heart! His video presentation of why we are in this business - to help people!!! - had tears rolling down my face.
Super Saturday was awesome, and even better than usual. Our leaders are the best, and have really interesting, creative, and fun ways of presenting the information we really need to succeed!
Marc Gleeman capped off the day with a great, motivational film about attitude and success that left many of us blown away.
And this is only the beginning!
Our Intensive on the 20th is going to rock the house! If you aren't registered for it yet, leave me a message, and I will make sure you get in.
Monday, June 1, 2009
June is busting out all over....
Wow, what a phenomenal month ahead of us!
Tonight is the Chairman's call at 8 pm Arizona time (11:00 pm Eastern time) - and it's going to be a great call to be on. Some important announcements about the company will be revealed tonight. If you want to get on the call, call 319-279-1057 Pin Code 11692#. Anyone who wants to know more about Nouveau Riche can join us on these Chairman's calls. They are every Monday night at the same time.
On Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, we have the opportunity to attend a Commercial Real Estate Drive by with Rob Miles, a young man who is doing wonders with commercial real estate these days. If you want to visit one of his newer acquisitions and hear his story, let me know.
On Thursday, we are having a special real estate wealth creation information meeting. It's going to rock! We will be learning about short sales this week, a very timely topic in this market!
In fact, every Thursday this month, we will be sponsoring a real estate education wealth creation meeting. Stay tuned for the topics. What a great month this is! These workshops are $50/evening, but if you contact me, I can get you a special deal ;)
On Friday night at 6:00 pm, we are sponsoring a Cash Flow game at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale. Cash Flow games are one of the best ways to get yourself in the best mindset for real estate investing and wealth building. I highly recommend that everyone make it a point to experience this game. I like to call it Monopoly on steroids. It's a lot of fun, AND very useful at the same time.
And Saturday is SUPER Saturday, where we will once again have the privilege of listening to Rob Miles talk about his awesome success as he helps us all with our businesses. Super Saturday will be in the main ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. It's going to be an awesome day!
Lastly, a sneak preview - we have a Nouveau Riche Intensive coming up on June 20th of this month. Save the date!!! Our intensives are like a slice of our live college experience. We are fortunate to have Curtis DeYoung coming in to talk about real estate investing with retirement funds - a hot topic these days as people look for creative ways to take advantage of this amazing real estate market. Remember - more millionaires are created at times like these than any other time. Come and learn how to get YOUR piece of the action!
Please let me know if you want to attend any or all of these events. June IS busting out all over. :)
Tonight is the Chairman's call at 8 pm Arizona time (11:00 pm Eastern time) - and it's going to be a great call to be on. Some important announcements about the company will be revealed tonight. If you want to get on the call, call 319-279-1057 Pin Code 11692#. Anyone who wants to know more about Nouveau Riche can join us on these Chairman's calls. They are every Monday night at the same time.
On Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, we have the opportunity to attend a Commercial Real Estate Drive by with Rob Miles, a young man who is doing wonders with commercial real estate these days. If you want to visit one of his newer acquisitions and hear his story, let me know.
On Thursday, we are having a special real estate wealth creation information meeting. It's going to rock! We will be learning about short sales this week, a very timely topic in this market!
In fact, every Thursday this month, we will be sponsoring a real estate education wealth creation meeting. Stay tuned for the topics. What a great month this is! These workshops are $50/evening, but if you contact me, I can get you a special deal ;)
On Friday night at 6:00 pm, we are sponsoring a Cash Flow game at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale. Cash Flow games are one of the best ways to get yourself in the best mindset for real estate investing and wealth building. I highly recommend that everyone make it a point to experience this game. I like to call it Monopoly on steroids. It's a lot of fun, AND very useful at the same time.
And Saturday is SUPER Saturday, where we will once again have the privilege of listening to Rob Miles talk about his awesome success as he helps us all with our businesses. Super Saturday will be in the main ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. It's going to be an awesome day!
Lastly, a sneak preview - we have a Nouveau Riche Intensive coming up on June 20th of this month. Save the date!!! Our intensives are like a slice of our live college experience. We are fortunate to have Curtis DeYoung coming in to talk about real estate investing with retirement funds - a hot topic these days as people look for creative ways to take advantage of this amazing real estate market. Remember - more millionaires are created at times like these than any other time. Come and learn how to get YOUR piece of the action!
Please let me know if you want to attend any or all of these events. June IS busting out all over. :)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Gratitude
I subscribe to a few inspirational email lists. As a result, I get inspiring quotations every day to start my day. One that impressed me today was this: Gratitude is the heart's money. --French proverb
Gratitude IS the heart's money. When we feel gratitude, we are truly rich. The fullness of gratitude is sometimes overwhelming and leaks out in tears of emotion. Moments like this raise us up.
During last Saturday's talk, Del Hargis was talking about how we need to look at our problems and challenges in life from a higher perspective than that which brought them into being. Well, the best way to look at ALL of our life situations and experiences is through the eyes of gratitude.
Every challenge has a gift inherent in it. Every challenge makes us stronger, better, and brings us closer to where we are going. But if we are in the midst of the challenge, just wishing we could get out of it, chances are we won't see that at all, and will just create more of the same.
As I was reminded on Tuesday night, when Charles Hosea spoke at our Regional Training Followup meeting, as long as we keep that shining vision ahead of us, we will have the perseverance to continue, no matter what. That vision will guide us through the difficult patches and into our glorious dreams come true.
I am so grateful to be surrounded by the folks in the Nouveau Riche community, who continually show me the way, supporting me in the journey and celebrating the victories.
Gratitude IS the heart's money. When we feel gratitude, we are truly rich. The fullness of gratitude is sometimes overwhelming and leaks out in tears of emotion. Moments like this raise us up.
During last Saturday's talk, Del Hargis was talking about how we need to look at our problems and challenges in life from a higher perspective than that which brought them into being. Well, the best way to look at ALL of our life situations and experiences is through the eyes of gratitude.
Every challenge has a gift inherent in it. Every challenge makes us stronger, better, and brings us closer to where we are going. But if we are in the midst of the challenge, just wishing we could get out of it, chances are we won't see that at all, and will just create more of the same.
As I was reminded on Tuesday night, when Charles Hosea spoke at our Regional Training Followup meeting, as long as we keep that shining vision ahead of us, we will have the perseverance to continue, no matter what. That vision will guide us through the difficult patches and into our glorious dreams come true.
I am so grateful to be surrounded by the folks in the Nouveau Riche community, who continually show me the way, supporting me in the journey and celebrating the victories.
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