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!"
But Bill I didn't see you here.
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"Crappy" and "crapping" are definitely two different things!
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
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Nope.
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That explains it! Now I feel much better.
Sometimes, I just forget... The man IS a Yankee!
"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!"
We are sorry that you have a headache! I suppose you come here to escape the idiots!
That's why you hang out with us! Although, some people reading our posts, might really wonder if that is a true statement.
I have always told my girls, "You have to be smart to play dumb well." THAT is a true statement!
"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!"
use that vacation now. How about Costa Rica??
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Karen,
you are way up there girl!!! do you have your blueberry on DG forum all day long?
all I can say is.... wow!
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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I think she does, that's why I can't get her to go on vacation; her Blueberry service plan doesn't work in Costa Rica.
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What time should I be at the airport? I am ready to chuck all computer type appliances!
"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!"
Just on my laptop. It's getting to be too much tho.
I can't remember what I have done or haven't done.
I got your pkg today. That was fast! Thanks again! Can't wait!
"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!"
going down here to 5 degrees tonight, I'm leaving as soon as I find my car keys!!
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We're driving? COOL!
"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!"
Bill if your driving anywhere with Karen you better get some earplugs because that girl can talk. And that's not coffee in that travel mug.
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Karen I hope you get to the top soon because trying to find a thread in the morning is like being the last one to get to read the sunday paper after everyone has went threw it.
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is like a cocktail party that I'm missing out on....ha! I just dropped in and I can't keep up.
Pies, travel, blueberries (Blackberrys? or blueberries?
, travel mugs full of a special-something...
haha! You have brought DG to a whole new RE level.
Hope you are a welcoming Host in Phoenix at the Edge this year? You going?
Hope so...maybe we'll see you 'round the welcome wagon at the fire pit....it is Randy's favorite place. That way, you can't miss anyone coming or going through the double-doors!
Cheers!
Louisa
Current Journal on Dean's site: The Second Chapter: http://tinyurl.com/p986al3
First Journal on Dean's Site: From the Beginning: http://bit.ly/ocv10
No one can say your not at least focused. Decided to postpone the trip until you get where you want to be on this website. It wouldn't be much of a vacation with your Blueberry going all the time as that would detract from the time you would have to hold those little umbrella drinks.
Always Looking to Acquire Houses | Always Looking to Amaze Investors
Well guys... This one may end up being a jewel! It is still to be determined.
She has called me three times in the last two days. She has four props for me to look at Friday and none of them are on MLS. Again, Tammy and I are going to team up on these if they look good. She has much more "know how" and I can do the legwork much easier than she can. It could be a very good for both of us situation.
Tammy has looked at numbers on the first three and they look VERY good! (Tammy says so) The fourth one we haven't gotten the address for yet. Cassie (realtor) is supposed to call with that later today.
Cross your fingers!
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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!"
Great maybe it will keep you off those welcome post.
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http://rochesterapartmentrentals.com/?page_id=10
Is that how she put up 100+ points a day?! She found a way to get the list of all newbies and hits them with a cut & paste welcome?
HI!, Karen! Keeping racking them up!
There is some pies and Kentucky sipping juice at stake 
in the Karen numbers pool. 
JASON look out! clear a path or get run over Karen IS coming through!!!
Michael Radtke
www.nationalpropertyscout.com
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Good luck to you and Tammy on those properties. You're right, if Tammy says they look good... She has acquired quite a bit of knowledge in a short time. Keep us posted on the outcome.
Michael just click on the left whats new and you will see the new comers every 30 seconds.
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just got in, so catching up...
Karen, I read the post about the package...good, good
Bill, if you take Karen on vacation you will probably have to hold the pina colada for her to take sips in between her typing on her blueberry!
Jim, that is so funny about he Sunday paper... I feel the same way every evening when I have to go through several threads to catch up with all of you!
Come on Karen, we're all rooting for you...
go Karen go! #1, #1, #1 !!!
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
My journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59110/...
The things you do to see your name in print.
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Jim,
I just read about 'that's not coffee in the travel mug' LOL
Karen, come on, take a break girl! those fingers must be hurting!
Bill, I think she's trying to get in as much as she can before she goes back to work...
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
My journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59110/...
It is good to see you here! We love having new friends come over.
Just watch out for Jim. He gets a little crotchety.
I SO agree about Tammy! I trust her judgment implicitly. I told her last night another DGer had told me once that we would make a good team because we are both "anal"! She cracked up just like I did when they said it to me. But it is actually true. We both are sticklers for detail!
Don't be a stranger! You are always welcome.
Karen
"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!"
Any thoughts on how I can get them to put my pic up there, too?
"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!"
Bill, I think she's trying to get in as much as she can before she goes back to work...
valerie
That is EXACTLY the idea!!! It's gonna be tougher then!
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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!"
Hi Karen my wife responed to your msg on her guest page Do one thing.
Steve
Steve and Veronica
Steve and Veronica's Journal.
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http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/totally-fulfilled/72344/d...
I saw that she responded. I posted another note to her, too.
Is Jessica your daughter? I hope so because I put a note for her, too.
"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!"
Got my new website up.
Simple, but will get the job done.
"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!"