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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TC

tcmiami wrote:
Hello Kareng Congrats on your success on those 3 deals which you got under your belt.

God is good

I admire your positive attitude a lot, and its so contagious:) You're awesome and my big hero.

Thanks for the congrats and the compliments!

I am a firm believer in The Law of Attraction. It is so real in my life. Positivity draws more positive and the more you put out those vibes, the faster what you want and visualize comes to you. Amazing things have started happening so fast in all areas of my life that I catch myself standing with my mouth hanging open. Even though I know that that is how it works, seeing it happening so fast in my life is incredible.

You are SO right! God is VERY, VERY good!

Your day is coming, my friend! We need to talk again soon so that I can give you some guidance on setting up your LO deals.

Karen

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Bimal

Bimal wrote:
Congrats for the 3 deals.
Wish You Many more.

Bimal

Thank you so very much! It is so good to see you here.

Never give up. Keep pushing and things will start happening!

Karen

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Hi Bonnie!

bdreger wrote:
Hi Karen,

I just wanted to stop by to say how much I admire your determination to be successful in RE and how you are an inspiration to me. I am married with grown children but am doing this on my own as my husband doesn't want any involvement in it. It's interesting being a woman in this predominately male world of contractors when you are flipping for instance so it is nice to hear from the hard-working women like yourself in this industry.

Keep up the good work and may 2014 continue to be wonderful for you.

Bonnie

What a great letter to receive! If I can be an inspiration to anyone I am so thankful.

My children are also grown and my husband passed away nine years ago. You can absolutely do this on your own. The mindset is the biggest key. I LOVE being a woman doing this and talking to male investors, who have no idea how to do this without money and they way they perk up to hear about what we are accomplishing w/o a cent of our OWN money is so much fun! (I am sure this was a run on sentence! But it happens when you talk deals! Eye-wink )

Best wishes to you also! Thanks you so much for coming by. Keep me updated on your progress.

Karen

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Hi Karen!

Thought I would drop in to see how you're doing....it's been a while.

Congrats on starting off 2014 with a bang!

Talk to you soon.

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Hey Karen

Just wanted to stop by your journal. Saw it in the active forum topics. Congrats on the three deals in January. Sounds like the move to South Carolina has been good to you.

I'm still around. Looking forward to 2014.

Talk soon,
Con

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Hey Con!

I am SO happy to see you! I actually have been wondering where in the world you and Carmen San Diego were now!

Love your new pic! All spiffy with a tie and everything!

Congrats on your flip. You should have called and told me, so we could have happy danced together! You still have my number. right?

Stay in touch.

Karen

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Latest LO

I closed on another LO a couple of weeks ago. A really sweet 3/2 in a great neighborhood. Had been on the market for awhile and nothing was happening. Perfect condition.

The seller needed to sell quickly. Her son in FL is going thru a divorce and there are children involved. Due to finances, the couple are still living in the same house and there is a lot of conflict going on in the house. (I am hoping it is only yelling) The seller of my prop wants to get down there so that she will be a "happy place" for the kids to come to.

I took over for what she owes on the prop and got $8k up front from the T/B. I will cash flow $185/month and in three years will get another $25k.

They are out there. This was another BS lead. Buyer found on CL.

Karen

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Hi Karen

Congrats on your deal.

Good to know BS works, becuase I putting 20 BS next week and hired a guy to do that for me.

I don't even know what else to write to you as you amongst others are seasoned in this business.

Regards and Great Success to You.
Bimal

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Just stopping by

I wanted to check in on you and just say hey so HEY lol.

I know all is well with you and you are doing your thang..

Karen you are one of the few that knows my story and I have kept it to myself this whole time, but now im thinking that ALL DGers should know just so I can help them if I can.

Its just not time yet, you know what I mean but Im learning to deal with it and the time is coming very soon and its game on again.....

Sorry for not calling by the way

Aaron


Bimal

Bimal wrote:
Congrats on your deal.

Good to know BS works, becuase I putting 20 BS next week and hired a guy to do that for me.

I don't even know what else to write to you as you amongst others are seasoned in this business.

Regards and Great Success to You.
Bimal

Thanks very much for stopping in. Good luck on the signs. They definitely DO work!

Karen

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Aaron

aaron-n-suzy wrote:
I wanted to check in on you and just say hey so HEY lol.

I know all is well with you and you are doing your thang..

Karen you are one of the few that knows my story and I have kept it to myself this whole time, but now im thinking that ALL DGers should know just so I can help them if I can.

Its just not time yet, you know what I mean but Im learning to deal with it and the time is coming very soon and its game on again.....

Sorry for not calling by the way

Aaron

You owe me no apology for not calling. I certainly understand. There are times that we just need our "alone" time.

Take the time that you need. Only you can know that. You have been through a lot. But sometimes it DOES help when you start sharing. Somehow it eases things a little. Every person is different.

Getting back into the RE game will also serve as a good distraction.

I am hoping that things are going well for Landon.

Take care, Aaron. I am glad that you reached out to me.

Karen

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Nice one Karen!

What an awesome deal Girl!
I don't know how you create these amazing deals; you are simply the best when it comes to lease options!! Looking forward to seeing you soon at the Edge!!! Smiling

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Hello kareng just checkin in to say HI

Congrats on your lease option deal. You were a problem solver to both parties indeed.

All the best investing:)

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Storage

Hi Karen,

I am not sure if it was you who is interested investing in Storage Space.
If you are interested investing out of town in storage, let me know, one of the members in the REI group I go is looking to wholesale a storage space.

Look forward to hearing from you if interested.

Best Regards,
Bimal

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Val

Valuni wrote:
What an awesome deal Girl!
I don't know how you create these amazing deals; you are simply the best when it comes to lease options!! Looking forward to seeing you soon at the Edge!!! Smiling

You are too kind! Thanks so much for the stroking!

The Edge was great! It is always such fun to hang out together! Can't wait until the next one!

Karen

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TC

It is always good to see you here. I am following you on your journal and posts also. You are a force to be reckoned with! I love that you NEVER give up!

Karen

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Bimal

Bimal wrote:
Hi Karen,

I am not sure if it was you who is interested investing in Storage Space.
If you are interested investing out of town in storage, let me know, one of the members in the REI group I go is looking to wholesale a storage space.

Look forward to hearing from you if interested.

Best Regards,
Bimal

I am going to a Commercial training in Boston in July. Until then I am not looking at any commercial deals. I want to make sure that I know the best ways to analyze them. Storage units are supposed to be cash cows though, so I may be interested in the future.

Thanks for keeping me in mind.

Karen

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A little bit of catch up

I don't know why I post a lot all over this site but seem to have lost steam when it comes to updating my own journal.

I am still busy doing things with my biz every day. The bandit sign police have begun to get aggressive with pulling my signs lately. I am still putting them out--not quite as often since I am hoping if there aren't as many out, that they will get lazy and start leaving them alone again.

In the meantime, I have started mailings again. I have a great friend who is a graphic artist and we have collaborated on some great postcards to absentee owners that also pull in cash buyers. Just mailed out 1,000 of those. Hoping that the phone will start ringing on the cards soon. Also have some other ideas that I am working on.

Karen

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No Problem

I thought I will pass the information by you, absolutely I agree with you on knowing how to analyze those deals.
All the best with you mailing campaign success. I am sure your phone will start ringing.

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Hello Karen

Just wanted to stop by your journal to say "HI". I admire your positive mindset which you have towards the game.

I appreciate you a lot for all your encouragements and advises which you have given me ever since I became a member of DG family from Day 1.

Updating my journal helps me stay focus in my rei business.

The more I stick to Dg.com I see myself taking more actions in my business. I was really motivated when I watched Matt Larson recent training. I made a commitment to step my game up and start closing on these deals out there. Right now I have open an llc which intend to be using for making all my offers on mls from today upwards and I have been able to save some money for the earnest money.

I will keep you updated and good luck in your investing!

My Favorite Quote Of Today: "You're not really free until you're free from trying to please everybody"-Joel Osteen

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HEY KARENG

just wanted to say hello. all the best with your deals my friend......


Hi Karen

Just stopped by to say HI, Hope all is well with you and RE business.

Best Of Luck,
Bimal

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Hi Karen, It been a while. I

Hi Karen, It been a while. I hope things are going well for you . It sounds like your last deal was a great one. Keep sharing with us.

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Hi Karen

Just stopping by to see if you are keeping up with your journal Hmmmm going to give you a hard time at the EDGE on this lol.

See ya at the EDGE.

Aaron


Hi Karen...

Hope everything is ok ... haven't seen anything for 12 weeks is what the tracker is saying from here?

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You shud quit and get out of the business

Hi Karen, I noticed it's been a year since you posted on ur journal. I hope everything is OK for you.
I just wanted to thank you, a few years ago when I was first starting and made a few mistakes, you told me to quit RE and get out of the business.

That was probably the biggest influence in my life, it made me angry and 100 times more determined to be successful and to prove you wrong.
I know it's crazy to base my success on this reason and trying to prove you wrong, How emotionally childlike, but, it's true.
I hated you for a long time, but now realize it was the best thing that could of ever happened. A burning drive that lit the fire inside me.
I still feel like a beginner, I've only done 32 deals, but my life has changed so much, new friends, I am beginning to feel like a success, I've made more money than I ever have before, and bigger and better deals are coming.
Thanks again, and I do hope your successful also.
Rando

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Rando

This was certainly a surprise message, but honestly, a very welcome one.

I have been reading your posts since we had our blowup, but have not posted any responses due to the "bad feelings" between us.

You have grown so very much as an investor and in the way that you seem to approach things and people. You have become kinder and more empathetic. That is a very good thing. You seem to be much happier. I am very glad for that.

It was not you personally that upset me, but the fact that some of your deals were not wins for all parties involved. It HAS to be that way! I have a way of saying whatever I think. That is not always a good thing, but no one ever has to wonder where they stand with me.

Just the fact that you have written this is HUGE! And I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Things are going very well for me also. I am traveling all over the US, Canada and the Virgin Islands teaching REI. I have been doing that now for about a year. I don't have as much time for my personal investing, but it is extremely fulfilling, helping other people change their lives. I am partnering some and consulting.

I admire that you never gave up and have learned so much. I am quite touched that I effected you in a way that turned your life better. WOW! I certainly never thought I would hear that from YOU!

Honestly, if I can help you in any of your deals, let me know.

Thank you, Randy.

Humbly,
Karen

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Hi Karen I hope things are

Hi Karen I hope things are going well for you. Sounds like you are busy traveling all over take care my friend

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that is so awesome

hearing about you Rando & Karen, I remember seeing you post in the beginning must have been about 3yrs ago I think & seein your posts about your deals & it gave me hope that if you are in CA & investing I can too, although I am in super exploding san diego but still it doesnt matter the strategies are all the same.

You inspire me Rando just so you know ok you really do, & Karen you too, I love seeing your journal & posts & I know you told me at the edge you were traveling teaching which is so awesome too, see you at next edge.

hope to see you too Rando, you going?

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Karen

We need an update from you Smiling

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