Shane's Fight for the FIRST......!!!

Shane, hope all is well on the homefront. I have seen some signs around and cant stop wondering if shane was here lol. Keep working hard at it like you are doing, It will happen I promise you. remember my motto, never EVER give up. I may be contacting you if something I am working on goes through in your area. I think we will partner on it if your cool with that. I dont want to get ahead of myself ,but keep that in mind. catch ya later.

Richie

Hi Shane. I just love coming on here and see what you've been up to. It's always great to read your journal and keeps me and so many others motivated. I too will never ever give up like Richie said. I wish you the very best.

Blessings to you,
Cathy L

Shane,

Just a quick note to say "Hello!" and let you know I believe in you!!!

Karen

Hi DG Family............Boy oh Boy its been such a long time since we have connected. I was in tune to the Set for Life program Dean put out on the market, and I am sure that its a great program but I just do not want to kick out my money in that fashion right now. "Ive been following though Dean"

Personally Im going through some sh** right now on the home front. I feel that its going to hit me like a ton of bricks especially since its going to change my life drasticlly. My night job seems to be taking a toll at the home front if you know what I mean. ITs only that in my situation I think it has pretty much "hit the fan." BOy I wish I owned a couple of homes right now. You know an alternative to the drama. But enough with that...........

Im pretty much giving up the MLS and strictly focusing on FSBO leads. Elix hit it home with the last post that he posted in my journal. Its starting to feel like a burnt out process with the MLS here in NY because I just have not been getting the contracts dealing with these agents. I have slacked off a little bit I cant lie. Forgive me to all of those who looked to me as inspiration in their battle with preserverance, focusness, and determination. I will look at this one as a breather. HOnesty through reading your last messages: Karen, Cathy, Richie, Liane B, Elix, and Laura it is a refreshing feeling to know that we are still "one by one, two by two climbing higher towards our goals of financial freedom through real estate. Its just nice and comforting to be part of such a beautiful family if you know what I mean.

Well not many FSBO leads have come my way but it only makes since because lately I have not been as proactive with my dealings. In this world its a simple principle, "You reap what you sow"

I am still on the brink of my first closing with the "ole pastor deal" the buyer is suppose to be rapping everything up with the seller on Monday. ITs been going day by day and I should have kept you guys up to date but I got you dont worry. WE will walk to closing together.

Until the next time.............

Best Regards,
Shane Gore

Why don't you try expired listings?
Having been the owner of an expired listing - for four years - I would have been glad to talk to someone about alternatives.
There are lots of good posts on this site about them.
Good luck with that pastor deal.
I would say my fingers are crossed but they finally got all cramped and withered from keeping them that way.
Lauri

I'm sorry to hear things on the home front are difficult right now. Wish I had the words to make this better for you.

It's good that you are moving in the direction of FSBO's. Lauri has a good suggestion to give you another alternative too. You could also get into probates. There is a recent thread you might find interesting about them.

Shane, no matter what you may think at the moment you are an inspiration, well liked and respected on this site. We all have those times when we put on the brakes.

I am looking forward to hearing that the 'ole pastor deal' gets to the closing table for you.

Take care my friend.

Lea

THanks for the alternative you presented me with Lauri. Its so nice to have you apart of my DG family. I think I will give the expired listings a shot. I touched it gently before but I think it might be time to really give it a go. AGain THanks,

Best Regards,
Shane

Thanks for stopping by to drop a line or two for me. Its funny you dropped by but its like you are actually are picking me up. lol Things are better on the home front.

I honestly have not put in the same effort that I am accustomed to putting into my REI ventures and I am so ashamed to say it, but I will get back to business sooner rather than later.

THe ole pastor deal is coming slowly but surely. EVeryday it seems like there is something that is prolonging it to the next day but it is still alive. Of course I will keep the FAM up to date. I should be changing the title of my journal sometime soon.

Best Regards,
Shane

Hi DG family. Ok its been a while and it feels so good to step back into the sea of success. I have so many entries to catch up on but I have a feeling that the FAM is steadily rising to the TOP especially considering the extent that Dean and his team is going through to make us successful.

Well I have had my stinches and my pleasantries throughout my "Fight for the First" but now Im going to get right to it...

Today I:

-RElisted my CL ads. I like to this on Sunday but thats Family day so I was in such a relaxed mood. I know I know excuses excuses. lol

-Gave myself a wake up call.....!

Until the next time........!

Best Regards,
Shane Gore

I told you, don't mess with family day! It is a very good way to keep the peace.
You need to think of you, too. One day to recharge. It's OK.
Lauri

The 'Ole Pastor Deal' surely is a test of your patience but you'll get there. I remember reading about all of the things you did to get this deal rolling. Not being able to get into the house a couple times and then securing the window to ensure entrance on your next visit - you crack me up sometimes! You know how to make things happen.

I'm glad you took the time to enjoy 'family day.' After all isn't this why you do what you do?

Lea

Keep your ultimate reason for doing this in front of you. Let that be your motivation to keep going, even when you feel like giving up. There is nothing wrong with taking a breather but keep those breaks short!

Yeah I feel where you are coming from on that note. I will definately keep that in mind, even though I think Im doing a pretty good job of that. I dream of the day that Im not taking off from REI to have family day. It will just be apart of living if you know what I mean.

Best Regards,
Shane

Whats going on Sis!! Yeah this ole Pastor deal has been a true test of my patience. I have been just going with the flow lately because its truely out of my control at this point. If its going to happen it will if not then I will have to wait until the next lead pops its head up for me to take advantage of. Thanks for sticking in there with me along this ride and unselfishly offering your dear words of encouragement. I really appreciate it .

Best Regards,
Shane

Shane,

It is a good thing to take a breather sometimes. When you beat your head against a brick wall for so long, your head can sometimes start spinning! You just have to shake it off and look at that wall a little differently.

Obviously, going through it (the brick wall) is not working, so where is the gate? The window? A crack? NY has got to be one of the toughest areas in the country. The FSBO mkt is definitely an alternative.

I have pretty much decided to go the probate route. Very little competition since most people don't know how to go about it and there are even more of them (probate deals) than there are foreclosures, etc. Sellers are usually very motivated-it wasn't a property they chose in the first place, they just want the cash. You already have buyers that you have a great rapport with, so maybe that is a great area.

Check this out: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/everything-else/55567/pro...

This is a great thread and very informative.

What ever you decide, you will do well! After all you are Shane Gore! And you are on your way to the top!!

With love,
Karen

this may not fun to think about this way, but hey - it can't hurt, right? Here it is: just think about the unbelievable "real life" education that you have gained throughout this whole process.
My guess is this - once it happens you will role "like nobody's business"!
Know what I mean?
Persistence and patience DOES have it's reward!

Mike

Hi DG Family. Its been a while since I have posted but REI is on my mind everyday all day. At this point in time in my REI career I can talk about more things that Im not doing than doing, and believe me Im not proud to say this at all. They have this saying that sometimes you, "Hit a brick wall!" but I am one of those people that do not pay that saying any mind because I know this type of thinking is just that a thought and if you let these types of thoughts move in your brain, they are just like an ungreatful family member or friend that moves in your house and does not contribute but only causes more problems and drags you down like an anchor to a boat. Enough of all of that because I do my best not to make excuses at all besides there are many examples in our DG family of people that are making it happen so really there are no excuses because they breathe the same air I breathe.

There is a real estate investor that I have been in correspondance with who offered me the option to work with him so I think I will take him up on that. I will give him a call and hang out for a while if you know what I mean.

I want to meet up with Richie Rich. He is really doing his thing and I feel like that the positive energy that he is running with could really do me justice. I will just have to see if he has the time for a budding REI like me who has yet to close a deal. lol

The ole Pastor deal honestly Im about fed up with the buyer. Always post poning the date to get the escrow back to the seller's lawyer. What can I say I gave it all I got and its probably past time to move on to the next one.

Im strictly focusing on FSBO's now so its all about marketing to get these home buyers to call my 800#. When I get home in the morning I do have a 55 second message to listen to from someone who left a message. Lets hope for the best.

Until the next time...........!

Best Regards,
Shane Gore

Good for you about keeping things in perspective on that 'brick wall.' I know you have a harder head that that wall my friend LOL. Please feel free to call me anytime, I've been down that strange road (and hit that wall) and am here for you whenever you want. Even if it's just to say hi and hear a friendly voice.

Meeting with Richie would be just 'what the doctor ordered' for you. There aren't enough things I can say about Richie to express to you the positive, intelligent kind of person he is (but you already know that .) Don't tell him I said that - you are sworn to secrecy

About the 'Ole Pastor Deal' if it doesn't work out then 'asta lavesta baby' (not sure how to spell that.) YOU WILL move onward and upward. You've larned a lot from this experience to help you in future deals!

Your DG Sister,

Lea

just gives you time to think.
You will do this, I know it.
I know time is tight but join a real estate investment club. I had an incredible night last night at my club meeting. I will write about it in my journal later. Gotta groom two big dogs today.
You have persevered beyond what normal humans would endure with the 'ole pastor deal' and as others have pointed out you have learned, and learned and learned.
Maybe Dean will have you speak on it at the Edge 2011. Wouldn't that be great!?
It does not even have to come to a sale for it to be worthy of listening to all the gory details first hand. It is still a lesson for us all.
Well, gotta go start the grooming truck.
Be well my friend.
Lauri

p.s. how 'bout not so long between posts, huh?

Move on

if I were you i'd concentrate in the boroughs; LI's taxes just make things complicated and in the boroughs its alot easier for you to get around and you'll have more access and faster closings

That buyer was full of it. Lose his number.

Good luck

Hey Shane ! whats up? I have to agree with Elix on the buyer, full of sh_t say good bye. He is a tire kicker.
Is the Pastor still locked up in contract with him? Or do you control the contract?
Any way I will make time to meet with you on a w/e. Just have to work around my daughters Soccer schedule
Dont get bummed out just get more determined, worked for me. I know it starts to wear ya down after a while, but thats when you have to push yourself over the hill and take the easy stroll on the downside.(alright so I cant write as well as you lol. This Fri & Sat I am booked, but if your available Sunday let me know what times and I will see if I can get away for an hr or so.
remember, Never EVER give up!!
Richie.

Sunday is family day.
No messin' with it.
Lauri

LOL ok, Lauri
Actually Sunday was always my day when I was active in sports, but I have to agree with you that it slowly became kids/family day. I coached my sons football team for yrs SO i was always with family lol.
I do try to devote w/e to my family since I am always on the run during the week.
sorry for hi jacking your thread Shane
Richie

You are forgiven.
Shane has more together than he realizes.
In this case it may do his future more good to talk with you on family day to give his business a much needed kick in the a... uumm...jump start.
Let us know how things go, Shane.
Lauri

Hello my fine friend! Have just caught up on all thats been going on with you since I was on last - which is quite a while. So, what can I say? First, hope things are better on the home front for starters. Second - I almost cried when I read you being so hard on yourself and apologizing for thinking you let anyone down on this site who looks up to you. Are you crazy ?!?!!? Your persistence and belief in yourself and your success has made you and your journal one of the most encouraging and motivating and inspiring ever put on this site. We are all pulling for you my friend - and I personally cant thank you enough for all you share here! So keep hanging tough as you always do Shane - you are awesome and I love ya!

yeah!
What she said!

I just want to said keep up the great work WOW you have a great Family here

Hey whats up Shane? Your journey that you have been on is an inspirational motivational masterpiece. Whatever you do, and I know you wont, but DON'T give up. Consistent persistence is the name of the game. And your life story that you have done such a magnificent job of tracking in this journal is that to a T. I have just read your journal and I feel like I have been with you over the past year as you have been growing your REI business. Have you reasearched becoming a real estate agent yourself? The cost of taking the course and getting your license is less than most would think. Typically less than $300 for the license course which is worth it in itself. Then after approximately a 1 month course you have to pass a national and state exam which is less than $100. per try. lol. The state portion tends to be the harder of the two because it deals with actual laws of your state. After you pass the exams you can affilliate with a broker and there will be a few more fees such as E and O Insurance, MLS dues, and some other expenses which are less than $2000. The level of respect that you get from investors, buyers, sellers, lawyers and other professionals a long with other marketing and networking benefits can really help your REI business explode. What if you didnt need to pay an agent any commission? And one better what if you could pass that buyers commission on to your sellers agents commission? That would make your offer much more compelling than your competition wouldnt it? Anyways the spread on the deal is a lot better than 3%. Just something to think about and maybe something that could remotivate you. I know how it feels to try so hard for so long and feel like your back to square one. And yes you have learned so much and gained so much swagger from the experience of talking to other Real Estate Professionals. But having an actual title recognized by state, federal, and industry professionals is empowering on a whole new level. I know this is a long entry but it appears I have a lot of catching up to do. About REO's. You can purchase REO's as an LLC ( they cost about $300 to create) then sell the LLC to your investor. To understand this concept more speak with your RE attorney. I am not an attorney so I can't tell you the ends and outs that would not be wise to take legal advice from someone who is not an attorney in your area. Your so damn close and I wish you all the best. Hopefully by the time I am done writing this entry you will have completed your first deal. lol. Oh yeah if you make an offer on a property the real estate agent is required by law to present the offer to the seller. Only a seller can refuse an offer and it is a violation of the REC code of ethics to not present your seller with any and all offers that have been submitted.
Care, Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Accounting, Confidence are all duties required from a real estate broker/agent to its client. Buyers and Sellers.

Strategize
Focus
Act
These are my three steps to success and it sounds like your doing them all.

No Dream or Goal that abides by the laws of nature is impossible only the time in which you expected to achieve it is. Napoleon Hill

KEEP ON KEEPIN ON
Sam Mo
V.P. Morrison Investing

Wow after getting The Edge10 along with Set for For Life,amazing! I,m in Stockton,Ca., any body else close by? Reach out!
I'm taking Matt's advise and finding a realtor thats not full of BS is a chore. Meeting with one today who says 90% of their business is with investors, will see.I have a ghost ad running and am putting up bandit signs in a area thats great for lease options,rentals and assignments.
I have joined Carol's network and look forward to working with her and anyone else. By the way, I have several cash buyers that I have talked to and got their critera. Just need to get leads coming in now!
Everyone on Edge 10 is amazing. Lights a fire!!!!!
One comment,Matt Larson mentioned giving up fishing, must have been hard being a diehard bass fisherman. I have slowed way down on the fishing!As Matt says, "this is your life".

Wow

My school's exam was hard as....

I got a 76 on the exam and when I took the state exam got a 94. I thought I failed because it seemed too easy

I do agree getting your license helps; not necessary but it does open other doors for you. Just another option to use