PROBATE PROFITS ARE ALIVE AND WELL !

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Your approach sounds good too tho...There was just so many in the paper. I kept saying ok this should be good...then saying well maybe I'll do the next page too...I'd hate to miss a deal because I looked over 1 then that led to more which led to more...now I'm just tired from squinting my eyes looking at that paper lol

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Of course So we will see if my approach in the large numbers works? If not I will have to go with a more selective personal approach like yours!

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Nice! That's a very good approach you have. I'm actually going to start doing that system too or something very similar. I know what you mean my eyes are burning right now too !! haha

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I will!! Let me know how everything goes for you too!!

Have you ever calculated what percentage of response you have gotten to correspondence, & what percentage of closed deals to the responses ? Was trying to compare different areas. Thanks, Gary

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Hello I'm Laticia

I am looking to do some deals together but also a mentor of probates and other deals that can give me feed back a little guidance. I hope you are interested.

I am located in an awesome area of Maryland. Where are you located?

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i read your post. my uncle and myself are brand new to investing, and are looking for any help we can get. hoping we can come across some good deals in probate but not sure how to research it. if its not too much trouble to share some of your tips.

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"California, for example, is an entirely different ballgame in probates"

Ok, I haven't ventured into probates, but this comment struck me. It seems EVERYTHING is different here in California. Do you have an idea of where I can find out about the oddities of CA regarding probates? CA is a PITA.

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WOW is all I can say - you both are really getting after this business. I am a newbie and am reading these posts for inspiration and direction. There are an unbelievable amount of probate properties in my county. I just need to know how to go about approaching the owners, how to market my business, etc. Do you have Dean's Probate Finder? I need details as to how to begin. I cannot afford mistakes. Can you share insight as to how you started and how long it took before you could leave your paid employment and work full-time in the business (my personal goal) ?

Please keep sharing your good news - we newbies need it!!

Thanx!!

Freedom2010

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Hi Jason,

Sounds like you are doing very well in this arena. Two questions for you: 1) Can you provide sample letters you sent to Attorney's and Expried Listings?
2) My husband is an Attorney, works for a law firm that does Estate Planning. I know he deals with Probate stuff all the time. Just don't know if I can legally get information from him, since everything is confidential. I know he would also be concerned about his reputation if he passed a "lead" along to me and I screwed it up. He doesn't even want to get involved in my investing deals right now because I don't think he has enough faith that I can do what I'm trying to do. He comes from a family of Real Estate Investors and Attorney's, but they have acquired all properties(40+) doing things the good 'ol fashion way. He also has his LLM in tax law, so he could be a very valuable resource to me once I prove myself. Let me know your thoughts...

Tracy Coats

Hi All,

I just spoke with my husband the other night about getting involved on this website. He is full of knowledge, but is a very busy man. He wanted to know why he should spend his time answering people's questions for free. I told him because I KNOW he will generate tons of leads through this site. He will also be helping people out that will be able to work with him on many different levels. He is a REALTOR(for family business ventures mostly), He is an Attorney(both RE and Estate Planning(deals with Probate stuff all day long)) and he is a CPA with an LLM in tax law. I know he is going to be very valuable to me once I get going. He just doesn't want to "tarnish" his reputation by getting involved in something I am trying to put together without really knowing what I'm doing.

He comes from a REAL ESTATE FAMILY...all syblings are Attorney's, one is a Realtor. They have made their money investing with their own money...not others. So he is a bit nervous I am going to ruin our credit. He started saying he was going to set up an LLC and write a contract about separate credit...Basically to protect us in case I screw up. I know if he starts getting involved in these deals, he is going to be a huge ASSET to me and alot of DG members. With that being said, if anyone could use to get him involved, he is licensed currently in AZ and Iowa. He passed CA bar in several months ago, submitted paperwork, expecting to be licensed by Jan.). He is also AZ realtor and CPA with LLM in tax law. Also has reciprocity in CO. from AZ license, has submitted paperwork(doesn't need to take bar). I feel like I'm trying to push business for him, but really I'm trying to get him involved in deals so he can help not only me(right now he is just too busy), but others DG members! Eventually he will leave the law firm and be my partner. That's my hope anyway. So, if he sees leads coming, I know he will be alot more willing to answer all the questions posted to these forums. Seems there is a HUGE need for legal advice... Let me know your thoughts.

Cheers,

Tracy Coats

Thanks for starting this thread, Grazi2Graziosi. I'm very interested in getting going with Probates. And after reading your post, I'm reenergized to move forward in this area. I appreciate your sharing your experiences and information. I look forward to adding to the discussion.

I have a few things to complete on my check list, after which I'd be interested in doing some deals with others here.

Kim

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I agree with you G2G... So many people have no info on their bios at all and that is frustrating. At least locations so you can see if they are in your area and having success doing things a certain way, possibilities for REI clubs, etc.

Karen Griffin

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well you please help me in diong this. trying hard to get a deal if you dont have the money 2 buy the properties what do we do

iam looking to work with someone on my first deal hope we can work together and do some new @ this but willing 2 lern TKS Thomas

Your point was well taken. I've updated my profile, with some info. Btw, I also like 'seeing' whom I'm interacting with.

Hi everyone. All the info on probates has peaked my interest. Especially since I heard they out number foreclosures and are so overlooked. Is anyone familiar with the process in the St. Louis, Mo area. I have the Automated Probate Finder system from Dean and am in the process of setting everything up. I also have my 24 hour line set up now. So I guess I'm just trying to get any other advise I can on where to go from here. Any help is much appreciated.

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Kim, Thx for the compliment! And thx for the new info on you. It's great to get to see more of the "real" persons that we all are.

Karen