Offline11.11.2008
Instead of writing my thoughts on paper, I decided to GO GREEN and hopefully by posting my thoughts on this site that it may help other fellow DG website users relate, if not find "SHIELA's BRAIN DUMP" entertaining.
I call this my "BRAIN DUMP" because I am deep in thoughts and I am constantly seeking new ideas. Hopefully, for those who are reading this may find time to answer some of my concerns and/or relate.
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Today is 2 weeks from the day we closed escrow on our brand new home. Besides our beds, we are starting brand new again -- furnitures, decors, etc. I am excited!
The past two weeks has been pretty hectic for my family and I. Within the MOVE, we celebrated with a HUGE birthday party for our 4th child who recently turned 1 -- while juggling my RE Business, Family, and the BIG MOVE.
Tonight, I get to kick off my shoes, and relax to a nice bubble bath.
Tomorrow is a brand new day -- I get to put my REI cap back on. I know I have missed so much out there.
Have a good night...
"If you think what you've always thought, you'll do what you've always done. And if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got" [Napoleon Hill]
Shiela keep your wisdom coming. I love reading what you write. It is fun to watch you learn an idea, and then take action immediately and make money right away!
Everybody- Shiela is an amazing real estate investor. Her knowledge and results are absolutely top notch. Listen and learn from her whenever possible.
For insipation READ HER PROFILE!
You've got to find your obstacles and call them out! Unsheath the sword, and do battle with whatever it is that holds you back!
I'm glad you're getting to relax a bit after all the goings-on.
Congratulations on your new home!
Thank you for starting your journal. I, for one, look forward to hearing all that you have to share about your REI experience and techniques that you have (and will) conquer!
Your BRAIN DUMP, I know, will be loaded with invaluable bits of information you "throw out".
your DG sis,
Rina
"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249
This morning I woke up at 5:30am. I got on my knees and thanked GOD for a wonderful and progessive day He is going to Bless me with.
I couldn't wait to put on my REI cap back on. So as soon as I woke up, I cooked our breakfast, made the kids' lunches, and prepped dinner. I jogged up and down the stairs for my exercise for 15 minutes to get some adrenaline pumping and got ready for the day!
On the way to dropping off my kids to school, I started replaying my imaginary rolodex in my head of associates, family, friends, and past clients that I've worked with their real estate transactions. Today, my goal is to update my database.
As soon as I got into the office, I started making my phone calls. And my script went something like this:
"Hi Jon, long time no talk - this is Shiela! How are you? Its been a while! I just called to basically apologize because I haven't been in touch and I would like to update my friends' information in my database. I am doing this big project for my investors who are keeping me quite busy looking for properties to buy. Do you know of anyone who is looking to sell?"
And the conversation goes on from there, rekindling an old friendship and at the same time taking care of business.
I have always believed that a good deal comes in sets of 4, like the four aces in a deck of cards! It was evident today, that after 52+ phone calls, I landed on 4 solid deals and I sealed all by 6pm PST. It was discouraging with the first 20 phone calls and I wanted to quit, but my DREAM is TOO BIG for me to give up. I keep thinking of my children and their wishes for Christmas, and of course that brand new dining set that I have dreamt of for so long for our new home.
So rather, I said to myself "20 NO's, Oh good I have 32 more phone calls to go!" My husband who was sitting right next to me felt my motivation --- truly, my husband who has been a Mr. Mommy for the past few months due to my busy schedule has been dreaming of his 71in Plasma and I kept picturing his ear-to-ear smile when he walks into his TV-less (for now) Theater Room for Christmas. I plan to surprise him with it -- it is well deserved! I have been negotiating with Best Buy and Fry's Electronics and I think I may have gotten a good deal.
Today, I added on potentially another $40K-$55K into my pipeline thru re-assignment and potentially another $60K on commissions as the broker representing myself and/or my investors. Not bad huh?
Tonight, I am going to re-visit my DREAMS and evaluate my accomplishments towards it and possibly make some adjustments as I have taken 2+weeks off prior -- so I am a bit behind.
"If you think what you've always thought, you'll do what you've always done. And if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got" [Napoleon Hill]
you are making me blush! I am nowhere near amazing. I am just an individual who dream big dreams who sits on shoulders of giants like you! You are amazing -- I have learned lots from you!
Everybody- Shiela is an amazing real estate investor. Her knowledge and results are absolutely top notch. Listen and learn from her whenever possible.
For insipation READ HER PROFILE!
"If you think what you've always thought, you'll do what you've always done. And if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got" [Napoleon Hill]
Thanks - I love our new home. You know that feeling when you walk into a home, and you know that thats the home for you? You know, like love at first site? This is how I feel about out new home. I have lots of ideas and decors that I still have to accomplish -- more reason why I came back twice as motivated!
Thanks for your inspirations -- I often visit your comments for encouragement, especially this morning when I stumbled through a few obstacles, to remind myself not to quit.
Congratulations on your new home!
Thank you for starting your journal. I, for one, look forward to hearing all that you have to share about your REI experience and techniques that you have (and will) conquer!
Your BRAIN DUMP, I know, will be loaded with invaluable bits of information you "throw out".
your DG sis,
Rina
"If you think what you've always thought, you'll do what you've always done. And if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got" [Napoleon Hill]
Your Bio is fantastic! Congrats on all your accomplishments...GREAT JOB!!! 80-100k a month!!! I am blow away, I cant even speak right now!!!
I look forward to reading all about your days...
D
Don't Wish the Past, Create the Future! - DH
I am so glad you started your journal. I remember whenyou first came here seeking to learn about investing. Look how far you have came. I am so so proud of you and can only imagine how far you will go in the coming year.
By the way...have you found a way to assign short sales? I would sure like to do SS myself. Right now I am outsourcing my SS to someone locally who is an expert in dealing and closing SS.
I have my own funding and they actually buy the house in my name when I have an end buyer lined up.
I just wonder about assigning a SS?
"THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR DESTINY IS YOURSELF"
"SUCCESS WALKS HAND IN HAND WITH FAILURE"
Hi Shiela! Congratulation on all your accomplishments. That's amazing what you have accomplished in just a short time in real estate investing. Thanks for sharing your dieas with us and looking forward of hearing more success stories from you.
Lloyd
I have been a REI for over 10 years, and so it took quite some time for me to learn and reach my accomplishments that I have today. Unlike learning thru DG, I did not have the propert guidance and mentorship -- IT WAS TOUGH! Today, you get to use DG's great ideas minus the mistakes made on the way.
"If you think what you've always thought, you'll do what you've always done. And if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got" [Napoleon Hill]
I have been a REI for over 10 years, and so it took quite some time for me to learn and reach my accomplishments that I have today. Unlike learning thru DG, I did not have the propert guidance and mentorship -- IT WAS TOUGH! Today, you get to use DG's great ideas minus the mistakes made on the way.
"If you think what you've always thought, you'll do what you've always done. And if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got" [Napoleon Hill]
Shelia,
I saw with great interest the situation in Mountain House, CA with over 90% of the properties, according to a NightLine report, in foreclosure.
A) Is that even close to being true?
B) Are there investment opportunities, using creative financing, and can you help us take advantage of those opportunities?
Joe Terry
Joe Terry, CEO/Founder
www.virtuola.com
email: joet at virtuola dot com
I saw with great interest the situation in Mountain House, CA with over 90% of the properties, according to a NightLine report, in foreclosure.
A) Is that even close to being true?
B) Are there investment opportunities, using creative financing, and can you help us take advantage of those opportunities?
Joe Terry
Good afternoon,
I'm glad you asked about Mountain House, CA -- it is my specialty!
A) 90% in foreclosure -- I think this is an exxageration. Well, everything in the media is, right?
B) Yes, there are many investment opportunities, and you just asked the right person who can help -- Mountain House is my Niche. 97% of my real estate business is at Mountain House, CA. Anything I may have outside/surrounding areas of Mountain House is due to referrals from the residents of Mountain House.
Feel free to call me (510)376-4060.
"If you think what you've always thought, you'll do what you've always done. And if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got" [Napoleon Hill]
Hello,
Hoping your new home is still a source of inspiration as well as the growing children. Godpeed into a new successful year, 2013.
TutorABC
Susan and Jim Boyd
Cochise County, AZ
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