No Sight But Tons Of Vision

As I write this blog, or rather dictate this - I ponder how far and how blessed I have been. Not just in my personal life but in my real estate life, as well.

On August 23, 2009, I lost my eyesight and can no longer see. I could have chalked this up as another road block in my life as well as a road block in my REI career - But I didn't and I don't.

I decided not to stress and get upset about something I could not control, but what I COULD control was my drive. This blindess that I now experience, has not drove me into a bought of depression or self pity or even made me feel like a failure or that I can no longer do the things I do anymore.

How can I view a property now, you say? How can I see the big picture in a run down house when I can't even see the house? How can I even think about contiuing in real estate when I can't see? Well I have a better question fo you - HOW CAN I NOT?

This lack of sight has only seemed to push my drive, motivation and determination even further. I will not stop REI, I will not stop hosting my SoCal Real Estate Investors Club Meetings, I will not stop scouting properties and making deals and I certainly will not letthis minor hurdle in my life deter me from the things that make me happy, make me successful nor make me thankful.

And yes, I am thankful. I am thankful I am still alive. I am thankful I still have my other senses. I am thankful I build such a solid and depedable team around me and I am thankful that I am nt a weak person, because if I was I would simply roll over and feel sorry for myself and eventually FAILURE would be my ONLY option.

Now if you are wondering whay I am writing this, let me tell you. I don't post as much as I use to but don't think I don't read this forum everyday. I see so many of you on here that are scared, discouraged and unsure. STOP IT!

Yes, I said STOP IT! - if all the things I have gone through have not beaten me down and made me feel like throwing in the towel then don't you do it either. Let me tell you what I have been doing this last week (even not being able to see).

1. I have negotiated a bulk deal on 4 more houses on same street in Alabama - all with owner financing and only 500.00 down per home.

2. I have put in 2 offers and got them both accepted on 2 SFR in Pensacola, FL.

3. I have found a new Private Money Lender that will finance my deals outside of Cali.
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4. I have installed a voice activated software on my computer that will allow me to not miss a step. I can do everything on my computer that a sighted person can do except create a powerpoint presentation. And in case you did not know, I use to teach computer instruction to the blind, so I was not exactly a novice to the possibilities.

I guess what I am saying is, ...don't let obstacles, no matter how big or how small, discourgae you from trying, succeeding or evening thinking about change - JUST DO IT.

I did!