Lately my life has been like a roller coaster ride. I'm up, down, and then back up again. My children are back in school, I'm in college, my oldest son who suffers from many medical problems just got sick again, I'm trying to manage a household, and I'm working so hard to make my first deal happen.
After all of this complaining and feeling bad for myself, I realized earlier today, I am truly blessed in my life. I have a roof over my head, food to feed my children and myself, clothes on our back, my children are safe and healthy, I have family and friends that love me, and the list goes on and on. Sometimes we just need to sit back, take a deep breath, clear our minds, and realize that when we feel stressed out or overwhelmed, it could be worse. God never fails me, and the closer I allow myself to God, the more inner peace I have. I really feel like I have Gods blessings with investing, and the more I read other peoples success stories, the more I see and hear God work through them. One thing a lot of us have in common is we were faced, or are facing, hardship in such a way, that God comes and rescues us from our despair. People who start off with nothing, become wealthy and are still kind enough to go on this forum to help other people.
Real estate investing may be a lot to take in and learn, but when I think about waking up tomorrow without it, it feels horrible! I haven't made my first deal yet, but I feel very close. I still feel like I don't have all of the knowledge I need, but everyday I'm closer to the prize.
I love every minute of investing, and I can't wait until I put my first deal together! I'm excited, determined, driven and focused. Today was a good day, and I thank God that I'm here to share it with you.
Much Success to everyone!!
Keep going your first deal will come. Just keep learning. The more you expose yourself, the more confidence you will have..
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Life is good. No one knows everything about Real Estate. There is so much to learn and things are always progressing, laws change. Just remember to take everyday one step at a time. I am still trying to learn and understand real estate. I have done REO one deal and we are currently working on the improvements needed to make money from it. But I know it is happening and will happen again. So I agree Life is good, and I look forward to meeting with you soon. Tammy
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For the members on this board thats not had the pleasure of talking to this young lady, you are missing out . With her HIGH energy and determanation it's no wonder after every time I talk with her I feel like I can handle anything this crazy world throws at me. GOOD FOR YOU KELLY !! After reading your post TODAY WILL BE A BETTER DAY FOR ME !!! GOD IS GOOD !!!!!!!!!
As someone stated in the "Gain The Edge 10" DVD set if you wanted to complain or have something negative to say you first had to state 3-positive things they are grateful for then they could state there negative. It's amazing but after you state 3-positive things the negative doesn't really matter. We have started that in our family & it's amazing what happens. I dare you to try it! God Bless you all.
The more I read about others taking one day at a time to bettering their
lives give me lots of reasons to forge ahead with setting goals and not
stopping until they are achieved.
Real estate is the key to many better days!
Kelly I am so glad to hear your enthusiasm and determination for a better life. My story is allot like your. I have 7 children and when I first started I knew nothing about real estate and I was facing hardships I never thought I would overcome. But like you I had faith and believed that God had a bigger plan for me![Smiling Smiling](http://mail.deangraziosi.com/modules/smileys/packs/example/smile.png)
I will never forget the first time I visited this forum...WOW! The people here were helpful and transparent and God's word was in many of the posts so I knew then that this was a place he wanted me to be.
You keep believing girl and you keep learning and pushing forward! Your outlook is AWESOME and your determination is deeply felt.
The best advice I can give you is STAY CONNECTED to this forum. It will be your lifeline and encouragement.
Good Luck!
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
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Kelly, thanks for your great enthusiasm and encouragement to others, despite everything you're facing. The amazing thing about REI is no matter where we are or where we've been in life, we can help others as well as ourselves in profound ways. And God gives us perseverance to triumph over life's obstacles, to realize those successes.
My husband's biopsy results just came back, and it showed cancer. Second time. But today's still a good day, because God's taking care of all the details.
Stay focused, and stay strong. Wish you all the best.
Liz Eastlake
The Eastlake Group, LLC
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Phil 3:14)
Liz,
Thank you for your response. I will keep your husband in my prayers. PM me if you ever want to talk, or just need to vent.
Kelly
www.ownusahome.com
Wow! I feel honored to get such wonderful feedback from you all.
Thank you for believing in me so much Steve! Just to know that I helped enrich your life in any way, makes me fight harder.
God Bless my DG Family!!!
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I have a roof over my head, food to feed my children and myself, clothes on our back, my children are safe and healthy, I have family and friends that love me, and the list goes on and on.
If there were things you couldn't handle, they wouldn't exist.
My friends and family who mostly have nothing to complain about never come to me with nonsense because they know full well I have no problem telling them to STFU and tell them to speak to Mr Tone,.....Dial Tone.
Everythings going to be fine. have faith and all will fall into place as it should
In order to get to where you want to be, you have to know where you want to start. I for one would like to know what you are doing to find leads. Are you searching the MLS, direct mailing, newspaper ads or some other form of marketing?
You have to develop a marketing plan, one that you can tailor and make better. Also have you decided what strateg you want to use as an exist? Take action but do the work that's going to make you money and minimize your time on busy work.
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It is a great day today and I realized earlier this evening on a deeper level how important the DG.com family is. One of the things we investors need to do is hang out with other investors and i have yet to get to one of the investment clubs but I will one of these days. And then i have not done my first deal since getting started with Dean Graziosi wonderful guy and blessing that he is. That will happen too sooner rather than later I just know it. Yet I believe I did my first deal really when i bought my home as a single woman in 2000. The property had been on the market 40 days in an area that was very desirable and hard to find available homes. There were tenants that would not let anyone in. My agent told me I may need to put a contract on it subject to - - . I did and the tenant did not like it but I got my house. It listed for 110,000. below market value and i saw the potential and had to get loan for 118,000. Such a deal! At the height of the market it could have sold for somewhere around 385,000. I believe the market will come back strong and then the value will go beyond 385,000. So, I say yes it is a great day and there are endless possibilities. This web site for the moment is my REI club. I am inspired and hanging out with like minded people. By their actions ye shall no them! So true and what a wonderful bunch of people you all are. I am on the edge truly and i know one thing for sure. We can not afford to let anything get us down. Oh no. We must think on that which is lovely and pure and kind and good. I am out here in California and I am truly on the edge of what ever is going to happen. God Bless and keep you all and by the way I finally rec'd my Edge10 kit tonight when i arrived home from work. I can't wait to get into it! THANK YOU EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU We all have seeds to plant and never know who or what will grow as a result but we do make the world a better place. This after all is God's plan and it is time for me to get some sleep.
Although I have been battling some serious medical issues since April and the doctor's can't seem to figure out what is wrong with me, we are getting closer to a diagnosis. But today was such a great day because we signed up with Dean's Success Academy today! My husband and I are so excited and ready to get started. Can't wait for our first call tomorrow afternoon.
What doesn't kill you will make you stronger!
I'm sorry to hear you've been dealing medical problems. What state do you live in? What hospital do you go to?
I live in the Cleveland, Ohio area where some of the best hospitals are. My oldest son spent the first year of his life at Rainbows Babies & Childrens hospital. We have also had surgeries and procedures done at the Cleveland Clinic.
I hope you feel better, and I hope you get the anwers you're looking for.
Good luck with the Success Academy!
Kelly
www.ownusahome.com
Thank you. I live in North Carolina and my doctor is waiting for one more test result and then he is sending me to Duke. My sister-in-law lives in Westlake and my brother has been in the Cleveland Clinic several times.
I hope your son is feeling better. Hopefully I will too soon. The only thing that has given me any hope or encouragement lately has been thinking about starting this program. I'm so excited!
Let me know if you ever need anyone to "vent" to.
Melissa
I have yet to put my first deal together and I know where you are coming from. It's a little hard at first learning everything but once you really know the stuff it really isn't all that hard. God bless you and see you at the top!
It took me almost 1 year of working every day learning about real estate before I put my first deal together. I even had to take a break for about a month because I was burning myself out. But we kept learning and doing and you know what? It's not as much as some but we are on our third house since January.
You are never given a which without also being given the power to make it come true! You will have to work for it however.![Smiling Smiling](http://mail.deangraziosi.com/modules/smileys/packs/example/smile.png)
"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."
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What a great message! Very uplifting and inspiring to me as I begin my journey with the DG system. I appreciate you honestly in how it is and I look forward to experiencing success with every following this proven system!
Stuart
Kelly thanks for your story. I like you and many others are on a roller coaster ride. That's Life!
While I'm currently experiencing challenges myself I have to take inventory of all the many blessings I have. God has blessed me with a tremendous and supportive wife, two beautiful children and we are all healthy with a roof over our heads and food on the table. Although, I'm currently facing a setback in my business I have to reflect on all the good I've had in this business. I know what I'm facing will also pass as tough times always do.
Life is tough, but God is with us.
Wishing You Much Success!
Be Strong and Very Courages!
Start Where You Are! Use What You Have! Do What You Can!
Never let failure dominate you. Never let the mistates of your past Lord over you.
Go Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams. Live the Life You Have Imagined.
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just before I clicked onto this thread, I just finished listening to the Ice Cube song of the same title
Granted it had nothing to do with real estate or having it rough, but still....
for us too. There really is so much to be grateful, for and we can not forget to give thanks for are blessings.We still haven't done are first deal yet but we are getting closer every day,and if we keep on keeping on it will happen, and then it should get a lot easier,i think that is due to the fact that, that first one takes so much time and work that we all learn so much from it.What is working and what isn't and we make adjustment to get it done and that puts us in a better position for the deals that follow. We to, do believe that GOD is good and on our side, we only ask that he reward us proportionally to our efforts and if he does, which we know he will, we will be SFL and give back to others.
Best of luck to all.
Please visit our thread at and leave some inspiration.
http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/everything-else/62118/who...
GOD bless
Bob & Sandy
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Thanks for sharing some inspiration with us! I have always been a "cup is half full" kind of person and have always been one to help people where I can. I've been blessed to be helping my brother these last 5 months and serving him with love and support - the best medicine for body, mind and spirit. God is good!
I know you will succeed at whatever you choose to do! And that's because your attitude, drive and determination are in the right place. Rely on God and keep looking forward![Smiling Smiling](http://mail.deangraziosi.com/modules/smileys/packs/example/smile.png)
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Thank you for your feedback. It always helps to get support from others.
God Bless!
Kelly
"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down."
Mary Pickford, 20th-century American actress
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Hey Kelly, you are giving so much to everyone on this site, just by showing us your attitude toward life and how you are dealing with any negative actions that happen. We all have certain issues, problems, and setbacks that happen as we better are lives and those who welcome those hardships and get through them by believing in there self and knowing that God wants you to be successful will become successful. Being positive is the first step and you have that which some of us do not so please keep posting and showing people out there that just because you have not done your first deal yet does not mean you should give up and become negative. Can't wait to hear about your first deal and Good Luck.
I believe I listened to this call when I purchased the program..unfortunately it went in one ear and out the other..so listening again tonight I realized the importance of having my R>E>agent run the list of cash buyers and the importance of putting out Bandit signs.. and Matt using his telephone response to sellers..Wow ..That's HUGE! I will come back to this c.c. again and again for inspiration and Now I must get to action.. Thanks to both Matt & Dean for this RGDs Doug Wylie
I believe I listened to this call when I purchased the program..unfortunately it went in one ear and out the other..so listening again tonight I realized the importance of having my R>E>agent run the list of cash buyers and the importance of putting out Bandit signs.. and Matt using his telephone response to sellers..Wow ..That's HUGE! I will come back to this c.c. again and again for inspiration and Now I must get to action.. Thanks to both Matt & Dean for this RGDs Doug Wylie
Thank you Kelly for sharing your heart during your post...It is so important to stay focused I know in my journey of life I have let little distactions come my way and get me off focus....off the path that God has layed out for me and my family.
I wish you much success and look forward to hearing more great things....you hold the master key to your success...I tell myself that daily. God is waiting on me...another one of my words of encouragement statements to myself.
Results in 2011!
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Job 22:21 Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.
Job 22:28 You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and light will shine on the road ahead of you.
Deut 28:8 The Lord will guarantee a blessing on everything yo do and will fill your storehouses with grain. The Lord you God will bless you in the land he is giving you.