Investing in Houston, Tx

Hey Scott
Thank you for replying to my message.... we gotta keep in touch... i wont be able to make it to the event for $$ issues but I would really appreciate you sharing some of the info you can grasp from the event.
You know my dad worked in Victory many years ago.... and is not to far from Houston... so if you want we cn leverage I can help you invest in Houston markets.
We can work together for a few deals what do you say?
good luck man
Take care!

I have been trying to get in touch with other DGers in Tx for a while now and all of a sudden they are everywhere. Simply awesome.
Yes, of course, Alex. Check out the REI group, SouthCentralTexas. Link is below in my signature. That group will be as big and as successful as "we" make it. It is all up to us. We need to network!!! join it and then start inviting others to join with us.
Alex, I plan to go where, and do what I need to for REI. We can definately help each other out in Houston and beyond. I have some ideas for Galveston also. My brother use to live in Spring so I am familiar with the north area
( a lil). What part are you in?

Scott

how do u get them 2 work with u if they knwo u dont have any money? TKS THOMAS L

thing i need 2 take the class first

Hey tellajoe
You have to decide what strategy you are going to be using
Start by getting Deans books if you have no money to buy them then send me a PM and post your email
I will send you a mini book from Dean of a clash course in Real Estate Investing
You can get an idea of where to get your funding by reading that mini bool.
Look forward to tyour response.

I'm right smack in the middle of the action....hehe ...
In the heart of houston.... Near Pearland
Take care....

I know it took a while but first time is always challenging.... I found out that I could have done things in a different way for faster results but It's been an experiense for me and besides I learnd a lot about the actual work that is done in a house thanks to my cousin (General Contractor).
I contacted the mortgage broker yesterday so she can pre qualify a couple of buyers that are interested in the house.....
Hopefully I get good news soon!

I am excited for you and I am ready to start my investment business.

Getting ready to order Dean's books and start my investment business. I live Pearland and I have been looking at several houses here and will be making some offers. Maybe we can get together?

Welcome to the blog!!
And most welcome to Dean's wesite!!! I am glad you are ordering your books, make sure you read them and don't let go of them.... they are your guide.
One thing I would advise you is to log in here every day and explore the website, it is packed with tons and tons of information and inspiration..... and will help you keep accountability!!
Good luck and Yes ofcourse we can meet to exchange ideas and go take a look at houses!!

Welcome to Investing in Houston, Tx
What part of town you live in?
Hope to see you logging in to the website every day!!
Good luck and Take care!

Alex,
I've been reading your posts and it sounds like you're almost at the end of the rehab and ready to sell. Good Luck. Sell this one and find another.

I'm realitively new to real estate investing also. I bought and sold a couple of my own homes and made good money on them and that got me hooked on real estate years ago. I just never did anything about it until now. I have had my own remodeling company for the last 16 years and I thought this could be a perfect match. I saw one of Dean's infomericials and ordered his 'Be a Real Estate Millionaire' and 'Profit from Real Estate Right Now' books and just devoured them, high lighted them, etc. After I got connected up with the website, I started doing what I thought were the important things. I didn't go to last year's edge event, but I ordered the study at home course. WOW!!! I drive around a lot in my business and I bought a DVD player and plugged in the headphones and listened to them all, over and over. I would even pause them whenever a question was asked, answer the questions, and then listen to their replies. I also got the Automatic Foreclosure Finder and the Automatic Probate Finder. I even went so far as to get the 800 number from COA and have recorded all of the scripts. I went out and put out some bandit signs (didn't know they were illegal) and received one call from a guy who called me on a Friday and was being foreclosed on that Monday. Oh, well. He was upside down anyway. Maybe I'll get a chance at it either as a foreclosure or an REO.

I don't mean to be so long in this post, but I'm really trying to do this because I know RE is the way to go. I have a passion that won't let me quit. I also interview an agent (who happens to be a broker) and told her what I was trying to do (the Matt Larson 25 to 1 strategy) and she agreed. She also gave me the names and contacts in two mortgage companies and a title company. Man, I felt like now was the time. She started sending me all the foreclosures and REOs that fit my criteria (100k and less). I had also built a buyer's list of around 12 buyers with their criteria. I thought I was all set for success. I started making offers. The first time it was 20 offers (sent by e-mail). Two of them came back requesting the long forms, but were eventually rejected. I then put in another 40 offers. Nothing accepted. I even joined the Success Academy, went in hock for $6475, and basically was sent to a website that has a study course, and a 'coach' called me 3 times the first month asking if I had any questions. Most of the information I was studying were things I had already learned, but I kept going anyway. I called the 'Success Academy' and was told that now they were there to help with any questions and/or advise me with alternate strategies. Basically, I was told to 'hang in there. It's a numbers game.' I actually do beleve he is right. It's just so hard to read all of the success stories and feel like you've put so much effort, time, and money into this and have no returns. Maybe I need to partner with a few people on a few deals first. I'm not sure what to do other than not quitting. There are so many other methods that need to be explored. I just need to find the right one. Perseverence!

Thank you very much for stopping by this blog and sharing your story and thoughts!!!
It looks to me you have done a lot of work so far.... which is good! I thik the key here is to keep trying until something happens. Are you in Houston?
I am also a member of the succes accademy and have 3 of Dean's book plus I am constantly looking for info about RE online.
The rehab is done just waiting for some of the interested buyers to get approved for financing, if it does not happen soon we are going to rent it since we have a couple of people interested in lease option.
Good luck in all coming work and let's keep in touch!

Alex,
I'm actually located the the Cypress area, but my remodeling business takes me from just west of I45 westward around through Spring, Cypress, Katy, Sugarland, and all points inbetween. I'm doing a kitchen right now just south of Memorial and Kirkwood and will be starting a bathroom project in Missori City after that. I keep a voice recorder in the vehicle with me since I drive around a lot and it allows me to record FSBO signage info as well as other pertinent information on the go.

Are you a member of the RICH Club? They meet the first Sat. of every month. I've been able to meet some good contacts there. Give me a call when you can and let's talk. My cell number is 713 530-8328.

Earl Hughes
EHCO

Thank you for contacting me.....
i will give you a call later on to chat!!
Good to know that you are also trying to take on the Houston market....

Earl, join our group. Link below in my sig. This group was started for the sole purpose of networking. So check it out. It is new but growing fast.
Alex, If you2 decided to meet with SCT from Houston then that changes things. We are still working on the place for the meeting. Input needed.

I would luv to join u2 for a Rich club meeting when I get down to that area. Probably the April meeting.

Alex, I have a book sugestion for you. It's called Millionaire Mindset by Gerry Robert. It's a great book. You can download it for free.

We also haven't heard anything about your remodel house recently. Any new leads? Did you sell it already? What's the good word?

Scott

I will download the book to read it...
The rehab is done... we are tryng to get a few interest buyer qualifyed for financing... the mortgage broker is working on that for me.
If we can not sell it soon we will rent it our for positive cashflow, but I have high hopes that we are going to have a buyer approved soon!
Mean while looking for other properties to do the next deal.... exiting times Scott!!
Take care I will keep you informed!

I was suggested to change the siding of the house since is only a small part of the front of the house and it's in bad shape the paint wont cut it...most of it is brick so we have decided to take care of that....
should not take long hopefully my cousing can come to help me out..

The house still pending another buyer's approval...until then I"m getting the feeling that the Private investor is getting on board with the RE Inveting so I hope to find another deal soon to present to him and hopefully make it happend.......

Don't stop and before you know it you will be living a dream!

Scott

While the process of selling the house is taking a bit, I am in search of new deals.... I've been looking for houses all this week, went to look at a couple but still no luck finding the one.......

At least you are staying positive. That is what it takes to succeed in Real estate investing.

Randy

Thanks for stopping by this blog,
I always try to look at the possitive sid of thing instead of the negative....sometimes are harder than others but I have a big dream and will try my best to get there!!
Thanks again for your words of encouragement!!!
Good luck and take care!!

Hello, Alex I am in Houston as well. I am a newbie and would like to get a chance to meet you

What part of town are you from?
I stay by 288 south and the beltway.......... Let me know where you live and then we can arrange to meet somewhere for a drink or coffee
How long have you been a member of DG.com?
Did you get the new book?

Do you only do short sale din Houston. I have several that I could bring to you... want to team up? hit me back and lets talk.

I would like to work with a partner. I live in Houston on the NW side. Please email me.

Hi Alex and other REI's just wanted to stop and say I found my first buyer to add to my buyers list. It happened while attending jury duty yesterday (alot of diverse folks there and interesting folks there) for the first time. Small talk lead me to mention that I was a real estate investor and to find out that the gentleman was going to be looking for a house in the near future. We exchanged contact info and I'm pretty excited. So my friends like Dean says tell eveyone you are a real estate investor u never know who needs a house. Especially at jury duty lol, thx for reading.

I'm glad you have a buyer down for your list.... that is very true! you never know who you bump into until you make a little conversation and find out the needs of others.....
Good luck in your upcoming deals!! and thanks for posting your progress here.... hope you stop by often to check on your fellow houstonians and our progress.
Take care

Just joined DG & rec'd his books. Scanning the forums & came across your "Houston" page. I'm presently in the Corpus area. I'm going to try to set up a contact page on the forum for DG members to contact each other. I'd like to get together w/other DG members in this area. I'm glad you set this page for Houston up. I have a friend in Cut and Shoot near Conroe, TX (N of Houston).
Hope we can get together later on. I have sent a PM to "StudentScott", hoping I'll be able to attend one of his South Texas REI meetings. Until later,
DAN