A year in the life of one of Dean's Students... Awesome!

As I read the replies I am actually crying. My heart breaks that so many of you are in desperate situations as I was but my heart also rejoices in the fact that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. believe me I can testify to it!

My advise to everyone is to keep reading Dean's books and any other training material he sends yo. Then put them to action! Don't just read and contemplate... DO IT!!!

I had a choice to make a year ago... I was either going to sit there and lose it all or jump in and try. I chose to jump in with everything I had. The people on this forum helped me stay afloat. Every time I felt as though I would sink I just jumped on here and got some guidance. There is allot of love on this forum and people who really do care about your success.

Check out some of my old threads to see for yourself.

http://www.deangraziosi.com/node/10070
http://www.deangraziosi.com/node/9103
http://www.deangraziosi.com/node/10593
http://www.deangraziosi.com/node/10695
http://www.deangraziosi.com/node/10771

Thank you Carol for sharing your uplifting story. You have gave me courage to continue.
Thank you

Carol,Nice Picture!

You like that huh? That is a picture of my handicapped child. Since he is part of my story I figured I would include him. He looks like a Guru in this picture so I figured it would fit well in REI...lol!

First let me say, you go girl on making it the whole entire year I also want everyone to know that Carol truly does have a heart of gold towards helping others & I can testify to that. For the short period of time of communicating over the phone & by email, Carol does lend a helping hand when other investors need one, I'm glad that I have a neighbor that shares her REI knowledge. Thanks Carol for all the info you have provided thus far & pointing me to the right direction to make things happen, I know I won't forget a great person like yourself what you do on my behalf whenever you need a hand. May you continue to succeed even higher & achieve what you want for you & your family, God bless!

Everyone Can Make A Difference!
John A.

Your testimony definately gives me insight into the destination I am heading for Real Estate Success. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story with us.

That is a good question Niki. I also have the similar question of how do you get the Escrow money befor you even have the property locked up to be able to show your buyer in order to get the Escrow from the buyer. Someone please share how you overcome this obstacle. This is one of the concerns of my agent.

Carol your post and the responses are moving. Some make me cry to see so many people in need, but knowing I am not alone in my situation also gives hope that maybe I can do it too. Family and love, pretty much sums up a lot of the basic motivation for getting involved in REI.

Continued success and God Bless

Janet

Thank you for this post. This just goes to show that having a vision can actually turn into reality. Keep it up you will go far in real esate investing.

Mark

Love the new picture, what an adorable child. It is easy to see where your driving force comes from. Wishing you continued success.

Lea
SPR Property Solutions, LLC

Shane,

Are you talking about Earnest Money or Escrow money?If I understand this correctly you are asking how you can view the property to show your end buyer before you have earnest money? With REO and short sales all you have to do is make a copy of a check for $500-$1000 or what ever they require and submit that with your contract. It usually take the bank 3-5 days to give you a verbal response and then another 3-7 days to get the sign bank addendums that they send you, so there is about a 5-10 gap (sometimes more depending on the bank) that you will have to show your end buyer(if you have one. Your agent can show you the home as many times as you want to see it so if you have 5 different buyers at 5 different times that want to see it, she/he can show you the home anytime. Once you have addendums signed from the seller is usually when the bank will require you to open escrow so you do have some time. The question is how do you convince your end buyer to put up the earnest money before they they have the contract in there name. On an REO/SS you have to do a double close. Now if your talking about a regular, sale your I have heard of people putting up $10 for EM that has been acceptable until you can pay the rest at closing. In my area, a regular sale is very far and few between! I hope this helps and I answered your question.
Niki

Please walk us newbies thru that, not using your own money and using your Buyer's money as escrow. Please. Thanks so much! As I too have NO money to use, help please.

Keep up the great work and let us know about your deals.

Carol, your story is inspiring to us all. You not only defied the challenges that confronted you, but you also showed us that REI is achievable and attainable. For this we are extremely thankful. On many occasions, we not only push forward for ourselves, but for our child(ren). I take off my hat to you for using the tools provided effectively and efficiently and getting the job done. God Bless you always.

Sandra

I have posted an answer to this question for you in another post.
http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/contracts-and-offers/3298...

I hope it helps you.

What a great story. No matter what comes your way continue to persevere and improve your life and everything will be great!!!

Thanks for the motivation!!!

Trerod

I have been Dean's student for about 8 months have notyet done any deal, i am a disable woman with no money and low credit score, i have found a seller who wants to sell two of his rental properties to me at a short sale if i can get the bank to agree to that idea, one of the homes has two mtgs.my fellow investors i need your advise about how to put the deals together as to hold not flip, and where to find an investment group who will be willing to do 100% financing. please i need your help. cleda707@****

Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement.

Carol:

Awesome post! Thank you so much for sharing your story of success and inspiring the rest of us who are just getting started. I truly enjoy reading everyone's positive messages and seeing their accomplishments here on DG.com.

I get so much inspiration and excitement from messages like yours. Simply put..."Life is what you make of it".

Best wishes for continued success,
Chuck

as far as leasing and renting out goes. Is their any creative potential if so please point me in the right direction?

I have so loved following your journey on this site! I always knew you had the determination and drive to make it happen, and I am just so happy to see your story of success featured. How fabulous that you are now returning the gift of inspiration to so many others! I know your heart must be so light and joyous and you deserve it girlfriend! xoxoxoxo

thanks reading your post is exactly what i needed this morning! god bless!!

that easy....so, whats stopping YOU?

great story Carol. thanks for sharing......

thx for all you do !!!!

and keep on going!