Rina's DAILY JOURNAL: Chapter One - The Beginning

Yep, she even got me more inspired! My cheeks hurt when I got home at 1:00 this morning from all the smiling and excitement!
Actually there were 5 of us that met up. Tonia (a long-time friend, turned DGer, from up here), Sassy (my lifetime friend/sister who flew in from NC), Cathy (cathyb, who I got to meet for the first time finally!), and our buddy Vaughn (from the EDGE event). It was SO great being able to talk and enjoy the experience of going together! I wish the whole DG family could meet up once a month. How motivating would THAT be!
I will pass on your congrats and encouragement to Sassy. (I have been on her to get into the DG site. When she does, everyone will have to say hi. )

Love,

Rina

I am so envious of your real estate group haha! I have attended 3 different ones, the closest an hour away - and found them all dissapointing. So that is just so exciting! And I love the courage of your NC friend - stories like that make my hurdles seem small and remind me to count my blessings. I pray for her and everyone else on this site for the joy of success and the freedom that comes with it! Thanks as always for taking the time to share your stories and experiences with us! Love from your DG sister

Yes, this one was 2 1/2 hours away, but DEFINITELY worth the trip. And the first time is free. What do you think about flying out here to include the first Tuesday of November? You could look at those properties and we could go to the REI meeting together. (We'll probably have a bunch of us going to the next one.) Tonia is game to get one started up here. We can learn a lot from the professionalism of this group. I am not a "being up in front" kind of person, so I can help mastermind and make her do the YIKES! part of it. lol.
If you come out first week of November, all 6 of those properties will still be available for assigning. Closings are scheduled for the 15th, 30th, and Jan 5th, so if you want one of them we could just quick do the paperwork then (since we already have our awesome team in place! ).

Talk soon,

Rina

P.S. Oh, by the way, although very "professional" that Club meeting was also a blast. They were even whipping CDs (in cases) out into the group as prizes. I thought someone was gonna get their eye poked out! LOL. (Should have seen some of the catches. Almost as good as the Twins game happening that night!)
Coffee, ice water, giant cookies, tables loaded with fliers/info, upbeat music (reminded me of the EDGE event), it was pretty cool. And everybody SUPER friendly! Great atmosphere. (Of course they're all working together to make their dreams reality, so why wouldn't there be excitement!)

I went through all of your posts. You are very inspirational. I love your attitude. I cant wait to meet some of the great people on this site.

Mike
http://www.meetup.com/the-online-business-experts/

You should bring that group to Oregon. Nothing like that out here. by-the-way, did I hear Dean say something about Matt comming to different areas if you asked him??? If not, that would be a great idea--to have mentors actually came and walk thru the steps. Sounds like you've had a busy week. keep the post comming-nned the insperaion.

....but thanks for the add (was it facebook)? I barely have time these days to check there (but my assistant does)!

BTW, I forgot who you sent "over" when I had those cheap houses last time..... the ones that start at $4K.

Well, we have them again.... in about 20-25 states. Whoever it was - let them know. Email works best to reach me. Thx.

Best regards,
Conny

PS. I have it also posted in my group "Wholesale Properties - all 50 States"

Hey Rina,

I hope I don't bother you!! LOL! I hope all is well, don't have much time, just wanted to let you know I joined the Academy last Thurs. OMG!! I have stayed positive, but my husband and I are not on the same page however I am not going back to that negativity, it takes tooo much of my energy. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know about the Academy, and to ask you a quick question. Wow!! So much information, did you pick a specific area you wanted to begin, and then build on that? I want to do it all and start now, but I am still not confident yet. I am taking it step by step, and I am NOT going to give up until I close that first deal. Thanks for listening.

God Bless You!!
Yasiah

"Faith Without Works Is DEAD!"

Hey Rina....

Yes, it's me Robert (Bomber) actually back. Ok, not completely, but come October 16th, when the tax returns are all done, then I'll be back in full force. Speaking of taxes, did you get everything squared up? I certainly hope so!

Anyway, I just popped on to listen to Dean's video blog and wanted to make sure to say a quick hello to some of my favorite peeps here on DG. Which of course, you are at the top of the list!! The superstar that you are... lol

Have had some interesting developments so I'll talk with you down the road about them. I may need to actually speak with you for some advice.

Anyway, I ran thru your journal real quick and it sounds like you have some great things on the horizon. The six property deal sounds amazing and you definately deserve a big payoff. Hopefully Laura can help out and possibly partner up with you on it.... Once again, your spreading the love around with all!! I love it...

OK, back to the grind of the good ole Uncle Sam requirements. Just think, perhaps a couple of years from now, I'll be the one asking "Is My Tax Return Done Yet?" as I sit on a nice sandy beach watching my girls splash in the blue seas!! Aaahhh... Such a wonderful thought! At least in your RE career, you have at least made the trip to the beach, right!! I'm still trying to make my reservation!! lol

Talk with ya soon!

Yep, I think FB. I don't remember who that was. maybe Dawn?
Anyway, good to hear from you! Sounds like things are going well? That's great! Thanks for the info!

Talk soon,

Rina

Thank you for the kind words. This is truly a great place to be (DG site), and it's a great feeling to be part of a REI family that is so supportive of each other.
Glad to have you here and hope to share in your great success!

Rina

Yeah, I'm glad I got to attend such a fine group for my first one. I am planning to go every month. Even though it's 5 hours of driving, I know that's nothing for the number of deals and connections I'll get out of it.

Yes, I believe you can now pay a one-time fee to have a coach (including Matt) come to YOU for an intense few days of training. I do not know how much it is or how you qualify, but would definitely be something to look into.

Hey, hope all is well with you and you are enjoying your REI!
Thanks again for the kind words and encouragement!

Rina

Congrats on joining the Academy! How are you liking it so far? Awesome curriculum, isn't it?? And being able to contact the advisory line, priceless..

I feel for you on the spouse thing. You know, I am still having to deal with that. No rhyme or reason either. Just gotta ignore it, I guess.

Haha, you sound just like me when I started, wanting to try EVERYTHING! Yes, you do need to focus on one (or two ) things at a time. Good thing we can multi-task, but you don't want to become overwhelmed to the point of being unable to move in any direction. As long as you are moving specifically toward one goal, you can keep others on the back burner. Sometimes things take a turn in midstream, but if you keep yous sites on something and MAKE it work, you can always go back to capture the other stuff when the dust settles. And even if some get away, you know there are always more where they came from.

Hope that helps.
I am rooting for you. I feel like we have some kind of bond. Rest assured, if I did it, YOU can do it too! Looking forward to hearing great things from you, Yasiah!

Rina

Hi Rina, just wanted to see how you were. I have finally moved away from the deal at the university, it just wasn't gonna work no matter how fixated I was, I literally was trying to figure out how to work it since I saw you last. Now that my vision has cleared, I can see the deals on the horizon, made an offer on one today, and am seeing and most likely offering on two tomorrow. Did the 6 house deal get done? Did Tonia's deal get done? And what about Miss North Carolina, her hubby on board? I am planning to go in Nov. to the REI mtg, If you don't want to drive back due to lateness or weather, I have an available Bedroom!

Cathy(carol)

Yep, got the taxes all squared away. Got a really nice refund with all the REI I did last year. COOL!! Another great side-effect of this wonderful life! lol

Whew, my grandpa used to have me help him "work" when I was little. He said he would do the lifting and the shoveling, etc. if I would do the hard part, the "grunting"! (he really made me do it, too!) We used to laugh so hard! Well, while you are finishing up your crazy month of CPAing, I will be thinking of you and counting down til you are back on the REI track full-time. You're right, pretty soon you'll be having someone do that work FOR you.
There is light at the end of the tunnel, Robert! And yes, keep envisioning the days on the beach with your girls. It'll be sooner than you think!!

God bless, and thanks for all the kind words of encouragement, always.

Rina

That would be so fun to stay and brainstorm all night! (well, I guess we could sleep PART of it. )
I am planning to come down again. I had thought about just staying at the Radisson after the meeting. I like your idea even better.

Glad to hear you were able to make a clear decision on the university house. I think you have so many opportunities in front of you, you'll move right on to something great. But each experience adds to your arsenal of knowledge, so this was good.

I'll let Tonia and Sassy fill you in on their stuff. But my 6-pack is going great. Have them set up for closings Nov-Jan and have two of them assigned already. Have another super deal going, too, that I'll be using a simultaneous close on this month. Some other offers in, and looking for more. Fun, Fun, Fun! Thanks for asking.

Well, I will see you next month!

Rina

P.S. and quit writing (carol) on there! I almost did it again!! LOL!

Hello, Hello, Hello!
It is great to see your journal so active.
You are posting so late and I am posting so early - like you I am just jumpimg in whenever I can lately! I hope to have the chance to read through all the posts here and to catch up with yout RE career soon.
I owe you a phone call (or two) I am shooting for this p.m.
Hope to talk to you later.
Angela

Hello friend, I just stopped by to see how your doing,but can see your still going full steam ahead. I really hope those property's work out for you as it will bring you closer to your goal. I am looking forward to the day we are all sitting down together and talking about where we started and where we are.
good luck
Richie.

LOL. Yep, the properties are going as scheduled. I'm sitting her right now trying to upload the pics of one that I'm assigning, to email to the buyer. (Have a new laptop and the photo program is different than the one a had before, gotta figure it out). Sorry I didn't answer your emails last night, but Shannon and I were making pies til midnight! lol. Gotcha now, though. good luck on those properties!! Yeah, I haven't gotten much sleep this week. Came down to Tulsa to see the kids. Only have 3 days so gotta fit a lot in! FUN!! Going back home tonight. Got some closings coming up.

Yes, I am so looking forward to next year's EDGE event. It will REALLY feel like a family reunion! Seriously thinking about a cruise this winter too. Wouldn't that be fun??

Rina

It was so wonderful to talk to you the other day! Please keep in touch. I think it's so uplifting to share what is going on in each other's lives and to hear the voice of someone who shares your passion and your dreams. You are a special, special lady who I am blessed to have as a friend and DG sister.

Love ya,

Rina

enjoy the kids ,that is priceless. but yea a cruise sounds like fun. I never been on one though. I would really consider it if a few of us get together.

Go put a little bug in Mr. and Mrs. IJ's ear. They are the ones that reminded me this week we were thinking about it. That would be a blast. I think I could even get my hubby to go for that! lol

Talk soon,

Rina

I am sure Laura wouldnt mind a trip after all her hard work this year.
Just tell the hubby he can bring his fishing pole and troll off the back of the boat
I will keep it in mind for next summer. right now its RE business!!!!!

the trick for me would be getting my wife to go, she can't swim and hates boats. I sold my boat when we were married because she didnt like it.
Well lets see what the summer brings. getting into snow mobile mode now

Thank You for the lovely comments. I am honored to have you as a friend, you are one of the most uplifting and inspiration people I have ever met!

To think, most of us thought we were just buying another book! HA!

I am always smiling at the thought of how much more (than a phenomenal RE education) many of us have realised from having Dean's program and vision come into our lives.
I have made many friends on this site. To think our paths may never have crossed otherwise .. gives you chills when you think of it

Angela

Hi! Lovely to see you! And thank you so much for your kind words, as always. You are a dear.
Hey, don't be afraid to call this week. I'm gonna have some free time during the days, and now that I just came back home from visiting my kids in Tulsa, I'm feeling a little blue. I'd love a good chat with you.

Rina

B.C. wrote:

I am sure Laura wouldnt mind a trip after all her hard work this year.
Just tell the hubby he can bring his fishing pole and troll off the back of the boat
I will keep it in mind for next summer. right now its RE business!!!!!

the trick for me would be getting my wife to go, she can't swim and hates boats. I sold my boat when we were married because she didnt like it.
Well lets see what the summer brings. getting into snow mobile mode now

Hey, Richie.
Yep, snowmobile mode is here. I'll have to talk to Laura too about the cruise. (but I really meant Mr. & Mrs. "I" J. (Indiana Joe) ) And then I will talk to your wife and tell her how awesome it would be. (You know cruise ships feel nothing like "boats". lol.)
Hope you had a great weekend, and that those deals are forming right under your nose. Can't ya smell it??

God bless,

Rina

The weather is getting colder. I don't like it. I have been busy, busy. Had sort of an eventful weekend. Feeling somewhat crabby. But I am gonna have some down time this week, so I intend to catch up with my DG family and start applying some more techniques/principles I'm learning, maybe re-read BARM too.

Hopefully going down to Florida pretty soon to look at homes for my in-laws. Want to rent for a couple months this winter. Looking in area near Sarasota (actually a little town called Dennis and something else). Haven't even looked at the map yet. This will be fun.

Looking forward to the REIA meeting in Minneapolis on Nov 3. Think I'll stay over and attend the property auction (the one you sent me, Richie. Thanks!!). Should be fun. If I end up buying (or someone from my group), we will remember you with a check, Richie.

Rina

Hey, My neighbors Son has a house in Florida that he wants to get rid of, he came back to NY and is currently renting it but is loosing 300 a month. I am sure its in a good neighborhood. If your interested let me know and i will get all the info on it and forward it to you.Thats if your looking to buy.
Well, don't worry about me if you purchase it, like i said you can use my info to check out that site for more deals. If you lost the p/w just let me know and i will resend it.
The BARM books were my favorite, Dean made it feel like you were there with him the way he explained some of the stories of investing he went through.
Yea i feel deals coming, If the one Laura and I are working on goes through I will have another ready for us to partner on shortly after that one. And we will have plenty of capital to work with, alot of doors will open for us, now that i think about it 3 others i found before this one would have brought in the same amount of profit, but they came and went. I do find great deals some how maybe because i never stop searching.
good luck
Richie.

HELLO RINA,
MY NAME IS CORA AND YOU ARE VERY INSPIRING TO ME. I WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN YOUR FRIENDSHIP SO I CAN LEARN FROM YOU. IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO LEARN FROMSOMEONE WHO'S BEEN DOWN THAT PATH BEFORE WHICH IS SEEMS LIKE YOU HAVE ALOT OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT INVESING. I LIVE IN NYC AND I NEED HELP PLEASE PM ME SO I CAN HAVE YOUR INFO IN MY PM FILE OR FOLDER I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO PMYOU SO THIS IS WHY I AM EMAILING YOU THIS MESSAGE

Congratulations on getting started. And welcome to the DG family. Good to have you here.
I would be glad to help. The best advice I can give you to start out with is to make sure you have read Dean's books thoroughly, then spend some time in the forums, ask questions (you're welcome to do that here too ), and then get out there and take action!
Good luck and feel free to "stop in" any time!

Rina

As always, it takes me a looooong time to catch up on your journal when I've been off site a while! But its always so interesting and inspiring. I look forward to seeing you soon and doing another deal together. Even greater than the success I've had in RE is my friendship with you