OfflineWell, here I am! After seven weeks of devouring this site every single day for six to eighteen hours per day, I am finally starting my journal.
I never saw any of Dean's infomercials, but I did see the last five minutes of The Hansen Report when he was on as a guest. So I ordered the book. I was just ready. Of course, I had been "ready" many times before. Like so many of us, I have purchased thousands of dollars worth of "Get Rich Quick" deals and none of them ever worked. I have participated in dozens of the MLM deals and (sigh) am still dead broke.
But this was just a small investment, and I took the chance! What the heck! I could always learn a little more. I am admittedly, a self development addict! I know enough about MANY things to hold interesting conversations with just about anyone, but I am an expert on nothing.
But that is going to change! I am going to become an expert at REI! I had just gotten my RE license here in CA a few years ago when all heck broke loose and the market collapsed. I worked my tail off for six months or so without making a penny and when I was going to have to invest in more classes or let my license go, I had no more money to invest and let it go. My husband had recently died and I had to go back to work for money. Ugly thought...
When I got Dean's books, I knew enough about RE to see that this one could REALLY work. He gives us ALL the steps!
My three daughters are all grown and gone from home, so I have no distractions there. I do have a full time job, but whatever...
I devoured Dean's books and immediately got on this site, where I have been planted for weeks! I saw that Anita was in Southern CA and tried to contact her, but no luck. Then paydirt! On one of her websites I saw that she was having a probate workshop and signed up! I was SO excited! I made up an excuse to be off from work that night and my daughter got out of her plans so that she could go with me. The night before the workshop, I went back on Anita's site to copy the info and realized it was dated 2009! A year ago! Thank goodness, I didn't make the three hour round trip. But what a bummer!!!
But now a lucky break! I am having to have my knee replaced (well, that part's not so lucky) but I am on temporary disability leave with my job for at least three months! I actually am not planning on going back until after New Year's, but they don't know that yet. Should give me some good time to get things started with REI!
Like Carol said when she started, failure is not an option! It is what I must do! I am closing in on retirement and I have no retirement plan. My job is very physical and I cannot keep doing that! (explains the bum knee) and I cannot have my children having to help me pay my bills! I have been totally independent since the age of 16 and am not planning on that changing.
Today is my birthday! Both in real life and symbolically with my RE journal and my new life as a Real Estate Investor!
I am thrilled to be one of the new Graziosi Investor babies! (I did NOT say babes!) So here's to us and many years together sharing our highs and lows!
Salut!
Karen Griffin
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
What Realtors?? OOOPS!! Is that why there all COLD ICE statues and I can't find one that'll do anything!? sssh! Don't tell anybody, okay!?
Now I need for sure to crank up the SR-71 Blackbird to catch up with you!
Good going >>>>>>>>>>>> forward!
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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Postcard campaign...gotta make it a priority, also! Thanks for the reminder.
Thank you so much for the congrats and the kind words.
Yeah, I am excited to try the postcards. The CL ads or flyers aren't getting me anywhere. And now since I don't want to use preforeclosures.. Well, to spin off of Thomas Edison's famous quote "I have just found this many new ways NOT to find my buyers!"
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
I guess I will just have to order larger cards!
That is SO funny about the "ice cold realtors that won't do anything"! That could explain it!
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
thanks for your friendly smilin' self. peace,
Dana w/ Crossroads Solutions LLC
http://www.DanaLeigh209.com
http://www.DanaLeigh209.net
http://www.ULostThis.com
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I am direct to the VP of a $100 million dollar open-ended debt and equity fund which actively writes checks to fund businesses with an EBITDA of at least $1 million a year. We fund also have access to up to $500,000,000 for the purchase of distressed real estate, specially commercial $7,500,000 and up.
Yep! Now what to do about it??
P.S.: You can keep the pitch fork. You might want to take a trip up the 101 and drop it off in the ocean off one of those cliffs.
You think getting a new attorney tomorrow would be a goood idea? (the other one disappeared tooo.)
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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good job KarenG. Keep smiling
I think this may be my new first stop when I sign on because there are so many posts and so many DGers it's amazing! Wow, Karen you're awesome! Look at all those badges of honor! Good for you. Well, I haven't stopped by here in a while and just wanted to say hello. Keep up the good work!
-Allison
Life is full of choices, and these choices become your reality... YOU are in control of your future! YOU decide the direction your life will take. YOU have to make things happen, no one will do it for you!
When opportunity knocks, will you answer?
Thank you for jumping up another notch! You left a pair of wings behind. I got'em.
Your impressive guidance and impressions have helped. Some people are actually make nice comments to me now.
(you really should have disposed of that pitchfork you borrowed. It got over used yesterday on that other forum. To many people got their hands on it.)
<<<<< Now you want to tell me how to run those wings? Can't find the engine or fuel tank.
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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I am very glad that you found your way to my journal!
You are going to be such an asset on this site!
Please keep coming over to visit me here!
Karen
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Looks like you've been racking up some medals!
You go, Girl!
Karen
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
I was wondering where you've been!
You were one of my first ever visitors and then I had not seen you.
Good to have you back!
Karen
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Your impressive guidance and impressions have helped. Some people are actually make nice comments to me now.
(you really should have disposed of that pitchfork you borrowed. It got over used yesterday on that other forum. To many people got their hands on it.)
<<<<< Now you want to tell me how to run those wings? Can't find the engine or fuel tank.
OMG!!! I am SOOOO excited for you!
Congratulations!
Isn't it FUN!?!?
Karen
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
YES! Fun.
Still need to know how to run dem dar wings!
Like your new forum.
Without you this progress wouldn't have happened.(Referring to a point that you stopped me from doing something just before Christmas.)
Hope the L/O for the seats your in now will be at a VERY low wholesale price and I can get them SOOOOON!!!!!!!!!! You coulda left at least a small bucket with a halo on top couldn't yaah???
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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You'll get in all figured out. The wings and all the rest. You are making great progress.
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
DG Superstar, perfect title for you. I just finished reading your post (not journal) on LO. I copied it to my DG ideas Word sheet and was coming to your journal to tell you how much you are appreciated. I see that the DG administrators are also aware of how much you are appreciated. Thank You are Karen for all you do for others on this site. You are Super appreciated.
You are so due a deal. May your carma cup spill over with REI success for you.
Best Wishes!
-Dan
Dan
www.danbuyshomesfast.weebly.com
Okay! Guess I'll have figure it out, won't I.
Yes, Mary is with some assistance and inspiration from a few. You to start with. Directly and indirectly.
Next the SEE!! part. About what we PMed about. Just really look hard at the posts here from others. It isn't just me. AND. It isn't artificial! You are always coming up with another 100%. Some one needed to fill those shoes left behind and your doing it. The hard way. So when you post a verified close & that diamond goes in, this site is going to rock & shake like never before in many ways.
Go, go, go!!!
Thank you!
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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You are so due a deal. May your carma cup spill over with REI success for you.
Best Wishes!
-Dan
Thanks for all your kind words!
You're RIGHT! I AM so due a deal! I need to practice my happy dance!
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Thanks for the cheering section!
It will definitely be a GOOD thing when I get a deal
I do "fake it 'til you make it" quite well, hunh?
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
OH my Karen I cant wait for you:) yes we will all be screaming and dancing for you too:)
When you say thank you, you are telling the world that you want more. Say thank you every day! It will bring joy, and it will bring so much more.
www.virtue-investments.com
Last night in my "spare" time I came across Redfin.com. I have heard it mentioned here somewhere before but had forgotten.
It gives access to MLS in many parts of the country. I was able to put in houses that had been on the market for 90+ days. Got a really big list to come up for my area!
Who needs an uppity realtor anyway!?!?
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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www.nationalpropertyscout.com/Slide-Show.html
Just when I think I almost have everything all prepared, Jim gives me more stuff to do!
Now I need to go to GoDaddy.com and get a new site name or a dozen, then I need to go to Vistaprint and make a new website (the one Dean gave us is good, but the name is very long). Need to design and order postcards, buy stamps, make deals.... (sigh)
A woman's work is never done!
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
I hope to prove your kind words true.
peace,
Dana w/ Crossroads Solutions LLC
http://www.DanaLeigh209.com
http://www.DanaLeigh209.net
http://www.ULostThis.com
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I am direct to the VP of a $100 million dollar open-ended debt and equity fund which actively writes checks to fund businesses with an EBITDA of at least $1 million a year. We fund also have access to up to $500,000,000 for the purchase of distressed real estate, specially commercial $7,500,000 and up.
It gives access to MLS in many parts of the country. I was able to put in houses that had been on the market for 90+ days. Got a really big list to come up for my area!
Who needs an uppity realtor anyway!?!?
Uppity Realtor or not I'll take one!!! Anyone with that title that moves is better than those frozen ones!
Just tried Redfin.com . Notta, Zip, Zero, Zilch up here unfortunately! Thank you for the tip though.
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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you're definitely one of them.
Always Looking to Acquire Houses | Always Looking to Amaze Investors
Just stopping by to say hi- and to congratulate you for your DG Superstar title-wow, when did that happen!
Cheers! your neighbor up north Cali
Valerie
Valerie
“And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!” ― Dr. Seuss
"I believe in angels, the kind that heaven sends; I am surrounded by angels, but I call them friends" - Unknown
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peace,
You already are!
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Uppity Realtor or not I'll take one!!! Anyone with that title that moves is better than those frozen ones!
Just tried Redfin.com . Notta, Zip, Zero, Zilch up here unfortunately! Thank you for the tip though.
LOL about the realtor!
Are you sure you are in civilization?
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
I thought I was THE one!
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
Cheers! your neighbor up north Cali
Valerie
Been moving up gradually! I think somebody resigned and left an opening!
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59128/day-for...
"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"