From This Day Forward-Kareng's Journal

From This Day Forward-Kareng's Journal

Well, 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

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Jim

what the heck was that about? Puzzled You sure got your chair back on that page.

I need to converse with her and you sent her to bed. Laughing out loud nuts!


you're ok Jim??

Karen,

I think Jim is missing you...you're spending way too much time typing and not paying attention to him....

Jim-don't worry, she'll slow down starting tomorrow Eye-wink good night Smiling

valerie

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I just want her to see what

I just want her to see what its like when we go looking for something to read.


Karen

Laughing out loud 309 new comers and others to go. Then you'll need a rocket launcher for the next step.

Sorry Jim. She wants both goals, yours and that one. There is a significant worthwhile point to it.


Welcome Hostess Karen

Jim what would we do without our welcome hostess! They got to have something in their profile. Laughing out loud

Hey Karen you missed a few. Now you have another title to add to those business cards. Maybe you'll need to use smaller print or the cards will be to big! Smiling


Hi Karen

I am happy & pleased we could talk.Smiling Yes! Smiling Hope it was pleasant for you too.

I took up the chasing all about this main site without you. Sad Wasn't as much fun.
We didn't get to talk about how your knee held up today. But I hope that phone call and meeting were extremely productive in the forward direction.
With this post I'll have met a little insignificant goal on time. 1000 points on the nose.
Now on to getting forum 4 done and in before the 15th. (another think tank one and maybe one that will get people involved.)


Michael that's what they

Michael that's what they sell them welcome mats that you put in front of the door for.


OH MY GOODNESS

Miss Karen southern belle with her wonderful blueberry:)

I have FINALLY read everyone last one. I am sure by tonight I will be down 5 pages but I got it done LOL.

wow wee you have been so busy. LOL.

How the heck do you do all of this on this site It took me from 5:30 am to 6:54 am to read from page 8 to page 19 LOL. You do all this plus post, plus read and research. WOW:) Smiling you are a superstar for sure.

OOOO I wanted to ask you have you read anything on tapping? I think I am going to start using it for my Intentions. To put Attention to my Intentions:)

I am so waiting to see your first deal. I hope that it works out with you and Tammy I AM ROOTING FOR YOU Smiling Smiling Smiling

It is going to blow up for sure.

Also I loved your site:) I love the houses too:) What where the other two domains?

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Karen

Cute website (Griffmore Properties) Smiling. Makeba mentions some houses. She must be referring to the ones on the home page Puzzled.

Who, Jim, help you put that together or you do it on your own?

You do need to put an exit button on it though, or is that you catch'em process?

Makeba!, I hope it doesn't blow up. We will all be in for a hard time. Shake, rock, jump and flash for sure! Just not the other or crash!!


Karen

The new forum is up. That is #4. Name: (Are YOU in a Disclosure / Non-Disclosure / Buyer Beware State??) Smiling

Hope you recouped from today. Knee doing good?


Hummm3

Now if the mail would deliver my pot and steering wheel I might be able to do something. Laughing out loud Not.


Karen!

Smiling Happy Valentines Day!
Hope your jub isn't taking its' toll.

Your DG online friend,
Michael R.


Your

Going to need some very very large 2 sided business cards that flip open!!
Congrats on winning the EDGE contest. Smiling


Hi Karen

Just stopped by to say hello. I saved you the trouble of laying out the welcome mat. Im just getting started with the program and can use all the help I can get. Thanks. Liane


HI Everybody!

Sorry, I haven't been here for awhile. But I have been keeping busy.

My realtor is still hanging in there! Unbelievable! Since she did rehabs herself for ten years, she thinks this is really fun. I think it's fun having a realtor!

Last Friday we planned to go look at four properties. Since the camera on my Blueberry had filled up on me I arranged to go to Daughter #1's office to pick up her camera.

On the way up to the 3rd floor, the elevator stalled! GREAT!!!

Luckily, I had phone service in there, so I called my daughter to let her know where I was since I had been talking to her as I pulled up to the bldg.

Unluckily, since I had figured this realtor may not stick around any longer than some of the previous ones, I had not programmed her number into my phone. Since this was the first time we had gotten together since the "no show" day, I REALLY didnt want to be the one who "no showed" this time!

I pushed the alarm and very quickly my white knight appeared (without his horse, of course).

He was actually pretty funny, because he was scared to death that I was going to panic. I kept assuring him, "Don't worry. I'm fine. I promise, I am not a panic-er!"

He couldn't pry the doors open and he had to climb on top of the car. He finally got them to open and helped me climb up the foot or so to get out.

I still got to the meeting place before the realtor!

Three of the props were expired listings, so we stopped by to see if they were still interested in selling. Two didn't answer and the third said they had decided not to sell. She left he card so maybe we will hear from them. They were all three in very nice neighborhoods. One was actually across the street from Christina Applegate's house.

The fourth was in a neighborhood with smaller homes but well kept. There were three structures on the prop. The house in front was a 3/2. In back was a 2/1 apt and attached to that was a 1/1 apt. Actually, just mostly needed cosmetic work and kitchen counter tops--that type of stuff. Unfortunately, in doing my due diligence, the back bldgs are not permitted.

Realtor called again last night and is going to try to find some things to go look at on Thurs.

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Part 2

That one was getting so long, I thought I would break it up for you guys.

Well, unfortunately, I started back to work last Sat. It isn't really so bad. I have just gotten used to being home and doing RE. It was good to see everyone there and with that type of job you really have minimal supervision. And at least I have insurance. That is the main thing!

This week I am just staying for about 4 1/2 hrs each day, so that is easy, too. My boss told me for the first two weeks I can plan my own schedule, so I am loving that. And I will only be working four days a wk! Not bad!

So many people would be thrilled to have any job! I really am thankful.

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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!"


Edge 2011 Contest

I am sure that most all of you have seen that the results for the Edge 2011 scholarship have been posted.

I am SO very fortunate and thankful to have been chosen one of the winners!

I never let myself get excited about it beforehand and tried not to even think about it after I submitted my essay. I didn't want to get my hopes up.

I want to thank Jim for all the work he put into it. Even though he is very grumpy, he has a heart of gold! Eye-wink

And thanks to everyone who contributed and then judged the contest. I know that some of you are not going to be able to attend yourselves due to finances, so I am so honored with your unselfishness.

From my heart!

Karen

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Makeba

I only bought one other domain name besides my GriffmoreProperties.com- Jim bought every name available! Eye-wink There was only one left!

I bought LeaseOptionSpecialists.com. It is still parked right now tho.

I'm glad you liked the little houses. After it was finished, I wondered if they looked to "baby", but I think they are so cute, so "What the heck!"
We already talked about the tapping on PM. Smiling

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Michael

I enjoyed our chat, too, and am glad that your postings are going so well.

I know you and Mary are working hard! Keep up the good work.

My knee seems to be completely healed. Not a bit of pain and swelling am I having. Thanks for asking though.

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"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"


Liane

lkbinkley wrote:
Just stopped by to say hello. I saved you the trouble of laying out the welcome mat. Im just getting started with the program and can use all the help I can get. Thanks. Liane

Welcome to the DG site and welcome to my journal. I hope you will take full advantage of all that Dean offers to us.

The first thing you must do is read, read, read the books and this site. And study, study, study. It will require a lot of work and a lot of time. But if you make up your mind not to give up, you can be successful.

Feel free to join in our fun and work. The more you participate the more you will enjoy it and the more you will get out of it.

Karen

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"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"


In this crazy world,

you can never have enough domain names. Remember, domain names are just another type of real estate. People have gotten rich off of this process too. I can see it now: GriffmoreDomains.com

Remember to send me a piece of the action.LOL

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hey Karen

nice to see you're back-glad everthing is going well with your job, and of course, with your rei!
so exited for you to go to the Edge 11!!!-couldn't have wished it for a nicer person! maybe we can meet there next year and fund it from our deals!

keep up the good work...

valerie

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Bill

trustpoint wrote:
you can never have enough domain names. Remember, domain names are just another type of real estate. People have gotten rich off of this process too. I can see it now: GriffmoreDomains.com

Remember to send me a piece of the action.LOL

That must be Jim's plan! He's cleaned out GoDaddy!

The only reason I got Griffmore is because it's a hybrid!

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Karen

I got one of those from Jim. Smiling Should be all fixed up this week. I took the National property scout.com one.

I'm glad for you on the health and RE progress.

Hee hee there will be 4 of us to bug you.


Jim also bought

NationalPropertyCubScout.com too. Make sure he sends you the right one.

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Valerie

Valuni wrote:
nice to see you're back-glad everthing is going well with your job, and of course, with your rei!
so exited for you to go to the Edge 11!!!-couldn't have wished it for a nicer person! maybe we can meet there next year and fund it from our deals!

keep up the good work...

valerie

Thank you so much!

Sounds like a plan! We may even meet before that!

We DO both live in the same country of CA! LOL! Laughing out loud

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"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"


Bill

trustpoint wrote:
NationalPropertyCubScout.com too. Make sure he sends you the right one.

Is that a joke???

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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!"


Points

Oh my goodness Karen you have like 6k in points LOL Smiling Smiling

I hope that this realtor works out for you. I know they are sure hard to sift threw and finally get one to cooperate LOL.

and I hope that your first goes threw too I am waiting and already here for your congratz Smiling Smiling I cant wait to see when you will close.

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website

trustpoint wrote:
NationalPropertyCubScout.com too. Make sure he sends you the right one.

I already saw it. We have to get them to update the address and get the vpweb out of it. Laughing out loud your in good humor Bill. Hope he doesn't have them put CUB in it. Sure hate to be pedaling popcorn!


Karen

congrats on your winning! i hope to see you there.

i am doing the tapping that Makeba has mentioned and i do feel it works. it sure changes my attitude when i need it.

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