Carol Stinson is sharing tips and answering your SET FOR LIFE questions.. Post them here

Carol Stinson is sharing tips and answering your SET FOR LIFE questions.. Post them here

I hope everyone is as excited as I am about the new SET FOR LIFE SYSTEM!

I know that many of you are just digging in and may have a few questions.

I want to help you make the most out of your Set For Life System so I am opening up this thread to answer any questions that you may have regarding contacting the buyers, using the marketing materials effectively or how to get the most out of the Smart Automation.

I am here to help so ask away... I will do the best I can to keep up with your questions and answer them promptly... Smiling

Together we can go to the next level!!!

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

http://realwholesaling.com FREE wholesaling tips and resources!

To your success,
Carol Stinson


Nelson

Thanks, Nelson! I thought (hoped) it was something as simple as that, but my brain was tired and so not working at full capacity. Thanks for pointing me to the exact place. Of course what you suggested worked like a charm. Now the autoresponders show my business info. and not my personal info. Thank you!

Now I just have to work on getting traffic to it.


johnwg,

johnwg wrote:
Carol,

Per your post of several weeks ago, I’d like to give an update of my progress to date with SFL. Just to let you know, I did make a post to this forum shortly after yours, but somehow it got deleted (HONEST)! Although not as far along as I’d like (or as most others); I feel I am at least headed in the right direction. My learning curve is larger than I’d like from a technical standpoint i.e. websites, internet marketing, etc. I also, have a “job” I despise, but must keep in order to stay afloat. Hopefully, the day I leave it is just above the horizon. My plan is to do as you suggest; get automated first. Your methods and success are ones that I aim to imitate. I also, know that becoming/staying active on this site is a priority in order for me to overcome my fears, and to receive the mentoring, advice, and motivation that I know is needed.

Anyway;

1. Websites: I’ve created both squeeze pages and my core site. This is what I got stuck on most, but am almost there. I think all I have left to do is review all of the autoresponders. From reading other posts in the SFL forums; it seems that editing/changing some of them are inevitable. I’m open to suggestions?!
2. Buyers List/Leadpipes: When setting up Leadpipes, I chose ONE “WRONG” county and am in the same boat as a lot of others…waiting on the change of companies that supply the lists. The other county I wanted is the most densely populated in the state. Guess I’ll work with what I have for now.
3. Buyers List/Export-Import: I’ve exported to CSV file. Is the best way to “clean” it up in Excel? After deleting all duplicates, where do I “Import” it to exactly in SFL?
4. Marketing: I plan on sending post cards to buyers on list and will research sites you recommended. What types of ads do you suggest for craigslist; seller site, ghost ads??

Other progress:

I have my LLC set up (from my previous venture into RE).

Joined the local REI Club and attended my 1st mtg last Tuesday and guess what? It leads to networking and making fruitful contacts. I made several that are good leads, but one specifically. A Broker that has been in business since 1978 and his office is 5-6 miles from my house! He is an acquaintance that frequented some of the local restaurants I managed. I met with his Realtor yesterday and it was very promising. She already works (almost exclusively) with two other investors that are Club members, and seems to be on board with me. I have to do my homework though. She doesn’t seem to believe that assignments or no money concepts will work. Besides some really good looking property leads; I got some promising leads on several small local banks with contact details! Her husband has also just recently been hired as a HUD inspector. Oh yeh…they also operate a well established property mgmt company. Needless to say; I’m “pumped” and feel as though I need to make this one work!

Sorry for rambling on so much. I promise (hopefully) future posts won’t be so long…just more often. Gotta start somewhere.

Hope to hear something soon.

Thanks,

Good for you and your current successes, especially your networking! That's fantastic! Remember to congratulate yourself, ESPECIALLY for the small things. The small things lead to the big ones, so the are worth celebrating.

In response to Q #3 that you posted, Excel is as good a place as any to clean up the data. Also, go to your start tab in the SFL system and click on import data, then follow the steps there to bring your CSV file into the system. The instructions within will ask where you want to save them. Carol suggested bringing them into the rehabbers, but there are other options and you can choose what you think may be best. Good luck!

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Sincerely,
Kevin A Goldman

Goldman's Gardens Real Estate, LLC
Wholesale Real Estate Investing
Great Success to Us All!
My Journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/62066/...

Why do I deserve this? Because everyone should be able to enjoy their life, not struggle through an existence.


Kevin

Thanks for your response and the "atta boy". It's comforting to have folks like you and others on this site for the support that we ALL need! Personally, in my small circle of life; there aren't many places for me to go for such.

Man...you are ALL over this site!!! I've noticed from some of your other posts that you have a job. It's obvious you aren't getting much sleep because you are on almost every forum or topic I view. It's a given that you are gonna be a success with your time and efforts and I'd just like to commend you for it.

Wow! My Excel skills have really diminished after not using it for several years. They were never more than intermediate, at best. It just seems I am "all thumbs" and it is taking me forever to get anything finished.

What I really wanted to confirm was...If I want to use Rehabbers (logical choice for me) to import cleaned up data; that I delete all "buyers" originally saved from "Leadpipes" first? This seems obvious and I guess I was just "over-thinking" and too afraid of making a mistake.

Again...thanks for your for your time.

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John

Quitters NEVER win - Winners NEVER quit!

"P.U.S.H. = Persevere Until Something Happens" Dean

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas A. Edison
Check out my Road to Redemption journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/88171/...
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Hey John!

Good questions. You will always have your list in lead pipes, so you can clear out your entire list in rehabber and import the cleaned up version, absolutely.

I'm happy to see you stepping forward and joining in with the DG Family. There are many knowledgeable people on here that can answer a lot of your questions. I found a lot of answers to my own after I started taking action. It's funny how some things just fall into place. Eye-wink I just want to keep you encouraged that YOU CAN DO THIS and you will! Keep asking questions, and build your internal knowledge base as you move forward (which I can see you're already doing)!

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Nelson


Hi Nelson

Thanks for responding and the confirmation.

You, like Kevin Goldman, have been really active on this site and are asking a lot of the same questions that I (and most others) have...what a network!!!

I know it may take me a little longer than some, but I am determined to get there. It's just that I want to make sure that everything is right before putting any of my plan into action like my websites, marketing, etc. They are definitley the key. I just wish that I could devote ALL of my time to REI...it's seems that's ALL I think about! Also, wish I could afford the Success Academy for the mentorship and motivation. I'll just lean on you guys for now. We newbies have to stick together, you know.

Thanks

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John

Quitters NEVER win - Winners NEVER quit!

"P.U.S.H. = Persevere Until Something Happens" Dean

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas A. Edison
Check out my Road to Redemption journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/88171/...
www.windfall-properties.com


I Like Your Attitude!

Hehe, right on John!

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Nelson


Hi John,

johnwg wrote:
Thanks for responding and the confirmation.

You, like Kevin Goldman, have been really active on this site and are asking a lot of the same questions that I (and most others) have...what a network!!!

I know it may take me a little longer than some, but I am determined to get there. It's just that I want to make sure that everything is right before putting any of my plan into action like my websites, marketing, etc. They are definitley the key. I just wish that I could devote ALL of my time to REI...it's seems that's ALL I think about! Also, wish I could afford the Success Academy for the mentorship and motivation. I'll just lean on you guys for now. We newbies have to stick together, you know.

Thanks

Yes I have a "J.O.B." but REI is what I think about most often, too. Everyday. I have been a little slack the last week, but I'm picking right back up again. I may have been overloading a bit, as you noticed!

I want to get it right the first time, too. But I know that may be a tall order. There are many blunders we can make without even knowing they're there. But that is another great way to learn and like you, I hesitate when I should just take a little bigger leap rather than another cautionary, delaying step. As Nelson said, some of what he has learned he picked up just by doing, as you and I will, too. It does not matter if it takes you longer or not, just KEEP at it! We'll be here for each other!

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Sincerely,
Kevin A Goldman

Goldman's Gardens Real Estate, LLC
Wholesale Real Estate Investing
Great Success to Us All!
My Journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/62066/...

Why do I deserve this? Because everyone should be able to enjoy their life, not struggle through an existence.


John,

Also, coming here and "being all over this site" is another thing that keeps me motivated. I get excited being on this site and it often spurs me to take action! I hope you find whatever does that for you!

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Sincerely,
Kevin A Goldman

Goldman's Gardens Real Estate, LLC
Wholesale Real Estate Investing
Great Success to Us All!
My Journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/62066/...

Why do I deserve this? Because everyone should be able to enjoy their life, not struggle through an existence.


what is SFL mean ? Please

what is SFL mean ? Please reply back to.From:Adrianne Oliver 10-5-2010 time is 1:59


SFL, that would be...

Set For Life, as part of the title for this thread. Any questions you have for this topic, specific or general, we will do our best to answer, and help you get started on the right foot.

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Nelson


You DO NOT need a license

keepmylifesimple wrote:
Hi Carol,

I did not have funds for the SFL training.

Since you are one of the most experienced in assigning or

bird-dogging, I was wondering if you could answer just a few

questions.

1) Have you ever received fees for just finding the properties
without assigning them? If so, have you ever been told you need
some kind of license to do that or assign?

2) Do you know the best place to go in the state we live in
to find out about licensing to be a finder or assigning the properties?

3) A real estate agent told me in WV, I may need to be an employee of
the investor. (?) I wondered if you've ever heard that.

The answers to these questions may help unlock the fear within myself and Sooo
Many others to get started in bird-dogging and help move us to the next step!

Thanks Carol!
You are So Encouraging to Us All.
I know the answers to these questions, coming from you will be
appreciated by all.

Warmly,
Patty

The answer to your questions are Yes, Yes and that's a new one...LOL Smiling

1.) Yes I have received finders fees and been told that I need a RE license to sell real estate. Which is fine except that Real Estate Agents have a license to sell real estate because according to the law you need a license to sell real estate. Wholesalers do not need a license because they are not selling real estate they are selling their rights to a certain real estate property. Because contract rights are considered property, they can be transferred to others just like a piece of property such as a home or car.

A Wholesaler finds a property, negotiates the price and then locks it up with an “Agreement to Purchase”that property. Since many Wholesalers are also Real Estate Investors they will either choose to go through with the purchase and either hold or flip the property or they will sell their rights to the property to another Investor for a profit.

Once you have a property locked up, all rights of the contract is considered “property” and therefore under your control. Therefore you reserve the right to do what you want with it. The Wholesaler who has a property listed for sale is not selling the property but their rights to the property that they have already locked up. Once you have the right to buy you have the right to sell.

You DO NOT need a license to assign or receive a finder's fee.

Hope that answers your question Smiling

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

http://realwholesaling.com FREE wholesaling tips and resources!

To your success,
Carol Stinson


How to get SFL

RightChoiceToday wrote:
Hi Carol,
I have been looking for the product Set for Life. I have heard others talking about it, but what is it, how do you get it and how much is it. How does it work. I am still reading the Your Town.... profit frim RE Right now will be after that, so maybe it is in the book but so far I haven't been able to figure what it is.
Thanks Carol for any help at all.
God Bless Girl
Valerie in AZ

Valerie,

First let me say... WELCOME to the forum Smiling

The SFL customer service phone number is 1-877-778-9374. I suggest that you call them for answer to your questions regarding SFL.

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

http://realwholesaling.com FREE wholesaling tips and resources!

To your success,
Carol Stinson


SFL Infor

Thanks Carol for your time and efforts which are very valuable.
Many Blessing
Valerie in AZ


Thanks Carol

Carol,

Thanks for keeping up this blog and teaching us what you know about this system and real estate investing!

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... Verses: 35 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 ...


what do that mean SFL

what do that mean SFL From:Adrianne Oliver 10-8-2010 time 7:09


Thanks for your help with SFL

Hi Carol,

Thank you for taking time to help with SFL. I will get a question out one of these days. There is a lot to learn and understand. YOu must have a laptop, to be able to keep up with the family too. I looked in your website realwholesaling.com what an awesome site. I like your post about the dream monsters, that is great and so is your chosen verse. You are a woman of courage and strength. Wishing you and your family continued success. God bless ya!!

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Shellsell


Hi carol

Just wondering has anyone done the traffic geyser yet and if so any results it sounds awesome im starting it this week all reply's are greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Bob & Sandy

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robert a sanfilippo


can you print list

Hi Carol,

is there a way to print the buyers list once you've saved it? How do you keep track of which buyers you've mailed a postcard to?
thanks for all your help!
Valerie

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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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Thanks

Thanks for giving us guidance, those were 3 great pieces of information. God bless.

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Shellsell


Set for life?

I would like to know... What does "Set For Life" mean to you? We have been posting about the SFL system but I must ask what does "SET FOR LIFE" really mean?

These words mean different things to different people. For me it means being able to supply for my family and give my children the BEST education possible. But I am curious what does it mean to you. I mean think about those words for a minute.... They are POWERFUL!!! We say it frequently and toss it around here on DG but I encourage you to take a few minutes and consider what they mean to you...

SET FOR LIFE!!!!! Smiling WOW!!!!

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

http://realwholesaling.com FREE wholesaling tips and resources!

To your success,
Carol Stinson


set for life

well, I'm not even close to set for life yet, so for me it's more like 'set for life in progress' Eye-wink

Valerie

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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/...


Set for Life Means...

To me Set For Life means that I no longer have to work to make an income, I have the time & money to do whatever I want!!!!

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... Verses: 35 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 ...


Set For Life means...

Well, I don't know that it can be put much better that what Chris Brindamour said. I guess to be specific to my own goals,

1) I will not have bills that I cannot afford and neither will my family; I will live well (not gaudily, but however I eventually define "living well") but will never again live beyond my means;
2) I've got at least $1 Million in the bank that I can use for anything I want while more money comes in on its own (with some fantastic automation, of course!);
3) I can be anything I want, which would include at a minimum being a world traveler with my wife, an avid dual-sport motorcycle rider with my buddy Mike, and an instructor of some kind (geology, algebra, scuba, real estate - hmmmm...., other?);
4) and I can give to any charity, organization, or cause that I desire and not worry about how much it will impact my lifestyle because giving will be a part of my lifestyle.

Wow...I like how this sounds...

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Sincerely,
Kevin A Goldman

Goldman's Gardens Real Estate, LLC
Wholesale Real Estate Investing
Great Success to Us All!
My Journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/62066/...

Why do I deserve this? Because everyone should be able to enjoy their life, not struggle through an existence.


WOW!!!

Isn't it awesome how we all have a dream of being SET FOR LIFE!!! It is inside each one of us we just have to dig for it. It's a dream we have dreamed since we were children. I know growing up in poverty in the city my idea of being SET FOR LIFE as a child was living in a BIG house with a yard. As I got older and once I obtained the BIG house and the yard my dream of SET FOR LIFE changed to a Big House, A Yard and a bank account oh and a nice car. Now my dream of being SET FOR LIFE is having it ALL!!!!

The best thing is that there is nothing stopping us from achieving it!!! Well except ourselves of course Smiling

My suggestion if you truly want to be SET FOR LIFE is GET OUT OF YOUR WAY!!!! Fears, procrastination, uncertainty are all things that we put in our own way. As I have said before and I will say it again.... If you want it bad enough DO IT AFRAID Smiling

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

http://realwholesaling.com FREE wholesaling tips and resources!

To your success,
Carol Stinson


Set For Life and other ideas

Just a comment to add my two cents worth: I always enjoy following Carol's discussions. We can learn a lot from each other.

Alice and Jim
HomeStar2020


Thanks Again Carol!

Carol, thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to help us with this system. This is a tremendous system and look forward to learning all about it.

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... Verses: 35 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 ...


we had 6 leads

on our email that is linked to our SFL squeeze pages and they never showed on our SFL home page i didn't know they were there till i looked at my email address that i set up just for this purpose.they should show on the home page new leads but didn't??? So i went into my buyers tab and 2 were under lease option 4 under rehab so you need to look they even if you have nothing under new leads.some were there for 6 days,called the support center and they didn't know why.has anybody else had this happen.
Bob & Sandy

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robert a sanfilippo


Yeah :(

I've had that exact same problem, the only way I've been able to see if I have a new subscriber is to click each individual tab, and sort by date. But on the page that shows everyone that opt'd in it wasn't organizing the new entries by date, and it would only show me like 5-7 lines (entries) and anyone over that would have to go to page 2, rather than getting a full list like the cash buyers list would.

There was something else I noticed and was about to add, but I forgot XD ahh well, it might come back...

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Nelson


what programs are best

What have people been doing, Success Academy, Set for life, Edge videos??? which program is better? i feel like it may have the same information but whats best if im looking for more guidance to actually take my first step into the real estate investing world. ive read alot of the books and forums and learned but need support to assure im making the right decisions. any help or feedback?


Carol

I did get the SFL and watched the DVD's and it is great information, really helped me a lot. But have tried to see the webinar trainings, and got advice on how to make it larger to read, even had help on my computer by a friend, just can't get it to were it was worth trying to understand or read it. Just too small. I gave up and have not tried to watch any of the training. I know there was really good stuff to learn.
This is the first time I have ever looked at your thread and saw how to book mark this, never knew that either.
I am doing this alone, so I give up a lot on things I don't understand.
But as I started reading your posts and all the replies, I am going to try again to access all the webinars I missed.
Was very encouraging to read all of these.
And even after I read your post how to bookmark this, I still couldn't see what that did, then all of a sudden, I saw near my acct and inbox, the bookmark and clicked on it....what do you know, it brought this all back!!
You just gave me the courage to try all this again. I do okay with bird dogging, but these posts really help several of us.
Thanks again I intend to try the SFL again.
Sandi