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LOL I didn't anything has answer right a way at this point it's great to see all this support going on in this site. I loving it. I love it when I have any question or motivation support just by going DG Family site will help me out with all questions. and the support line is amazing friendly and great advises ^_^. They do "think everything and it's genius" ^_^

Hi,

I've been watching Dean's Insider videos and decided I'd better get started. Most recently I've been reading and taking notes from the 30 DAYS TO REAL ESTATE CASH. I will be finding real estate agents to work with in the Silicon Valley area and following the rest of the steps for Days 1-5.

I'm a little nervous, but, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to introduce myself: My name is Eric.
I am not new to DG.com, but I must say every time I get started I never follow thru with it.
I just put real estate investing on the back burner.
So, here I go again…….
I will not put my real estate investing on the back burner anymore!
I have an awesome family that will back me up!
I will just take baby steps until I succeed!

Until next time
Eric

The best thing that I have learned from all my DG family members is to prepare and know your entry and exit strategy from wholesale and my rehabbers. Studying all of your recommendations and suggestions. I have complete all of my listings for building a strong buyers list and now I will be preparing to begin posting them tomorrow 9/16/2012. The greatest feeling about all this, is the exicitement of finding a meaningful purpose in striving to reach my goal. Thank for sharing all your accomplishments, achievements and goals with investing. Because of "YOU" many of us can find all the strength that they never thought possible.I have Completed on righting down my motivation goals.
Completed on going over and focusing on coaching for Sucess through John R. Wooden. ( Sucess is peace of mind, which is direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.)
Completed my chapter of reading the "Secret"
Completing 30 days to real estate by DG up to page 47, day 5.
Completing my exercise on building my own pyramid as a successful investor, entrepreneur.
Completing my goals on why it is important about choosing to invest.
Completing my list on what the 10 coolest things about me.
Completing where are I am now, where I want to go & how will I get there.
Working on building all my power tools... Belt,box & shed.
Working on constructing my successful network.
Working on the power to connect worksheet.
Working on building my vision and turning them to the beyond of truly be able to en-visioning beyond all expectations.
These are some of the goal in which will help build the strength necessary to be a great successful wholesaler. Staring with my positive, motivated and new way of thinking method. Thank DG

I don't know what I am doing wrong,I am a newbie investor and I am trying very hard to make my first deal, I saw a house that an agent post with a sign in the property yard in my neighbor-hood I took the an his name I know I have to call him should I ask him for the asking price? and comps, this is how I would determine ARV please "help" with some clarity I studying deans books, if any one can help me step by step its highly appreciate God Bless You All

Thank You
Lorna
PS. I just want to say Dean our teacher,is great and awesome God Bless him to help us,I Thank him and his crew for a great job.

I am giving this real estate business ANOTHER serious shot. September 20, 2012: I looked at a single family/ duples in my area and found it to be in repairable condition. It has a little over an acre and a house. It also has junk that needs to be cleaned up. They want $19,900 for it but I don't know if I should try for $15,000. The state fixed it up (some wiring, plumbing and vinyl siding) and brought it up to code I guess. They had a short sale price of $24,900 but it fell thru. So, I don't know to offer them $19,900 or $15,000. What should I do, please help.

Annette

I've joined the insider elite program and it's great but I asked a question of the experts and I don't want embarrass anyone but I don't believe my question was understood. Her it goes but I'll have to frame it first. I've sent out 300 letters to owners of property that are absentee owners that is they live outside the state where the property is located. the majority of responses I've gotten are from owner who are upside down in that they owe more than the property is worth. Now on a webinar from a competitor of Dean's they were saying that you could buy the paper, buy the owners loan from the financial lean holder at a discount and then give the property owner the right to buy the paper from you either buy quitclaiming the property to you or get a new loan on the property to pay you. I'm not talking about a short sale at all but rather purchasing the paper and then either getting the property or being paid off by the owners new loan. My question is has anyone in the DG family done anything like this? and if so would they be willing to work with me to do it more often. If it could be made to work it would solve a lot of people's problems.

I've never done a journal but if it helps keep me on track I'll start one. Today I tried to figure out to email a completed Purchase and sale agreement I couldn't figure out how to edit in the info. then email to my agent since I'll be out of town next coupla days. any computer whiz's out there? Keith

I didn't see where it says "Post New Forum Topic" as you indicated. I would love to start a jounal but that option doesnt apprear or maybe I'm blind. help? Thanks Louis

Thank you Rina, this is a great idea! I am brand new here and brand new to REI but Jeremiah 29:11 is my scripture as well

SUBMITTED OUR FIRST 2 OFFERS!!!!!!!!!!~
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Hi all! This is my first journal entry.....wait till you hear this......
Found 1 property for $149,900. 2 BR/1 B & submitted an offer for $50,000. Their realtor said that the property was worth more than that, but submitted it anyway. After a few counters, they finally agreed to $100,000 with probate approval. The papers were submitted to the probate attorney, who now says that the price was way too low & that he is going to offer the property to the other family members to see if they would like to purchase it at that price. The attorney felt that if this property was going to be "given away" at this price, it should go to a family member. What????? Isn't the function of a probate attorney to make sure that the will and assets are distributed properly? So here's the $100,000- go distribute it. Our realtor is livid. So are the sellers. Anybody have any ideas? Or opinions?

Now the 2nd offer was for a foreclosure, way below market value. We put in our "best & final offer" but upon hearing that there were 4 other offers, I had 2nd thoughts. My husband called our realtor and she said she would see what she could do, but she said that the other realtor did say "best & final offer". The bank's realtor was very arrogant & flatly refused to hear of any price increase on our offer & said that it was already submitted. Basically she said "tough luck". Well, I began researching & discovered that the attorney for the party that was being foreclosed on also handled some property transactions for us about 25 years ago. So we called him and explained what the bank's realtor had said & he told us to call that realtor & tell her that she is obligated by law to submit all offers and any changes to those offers to the bank. The bank's realtor was unusually "nice" & told our realtor that SHE got the bank to consider our other offer. Now, wasn't that unbelievably gracious of her??? lol We still haven't heard yet. But I must say, we are finding this to be so exciting!!!! We are having such a blast!!! So how was your day??????

At the top of this page where it says Home>>Member Journals, click on Member Journals and you'll see the "Post New Forum Topic" at the top of the page that loads up. Click on that and off you go!

I just saw my first post was almost 2 months ago. I haven't made much progress, but now I'm signed up for Insider Elite and following all the directions for the 30 Days plan again. I will have a realtor on board and more buyers next week!

Laura

The end of year 2012 is met with joy and celebration. Jim and I consolidated efforts in real estate investment as well as families. We were married in Las Vegas during the Edge Summit 2012 and met Dean Graziosi as well as "Cash Flow Cory," (thanks for the dinner tickets).
Goal setting: Offers in Las Vegas on several foreclosures this week
Flip opportunities in Tucson, AZ
and buy and hold purchases in the six months.

G PAR= Goal, Plan, Action and Review from education guru...Glasser

Susan Boyd

I'm happy to share my journey and make my blog here on DG available. Is there a way I can point to it and my website in my signature? Can you tell me how please?
Wendy

so far i have doing 30 days to cash and reading 30 days to real estate cash and thinking of the team i want to get together and how to write a good preposal so i can get the money together to get in dean graziosi academy so my precentages for sucesse will go up

Hi Guys,

I have been working on my Real Estate Business for about six months now. I have not done a deal yet. I'm obviously doing something wrong. I decided to start over. My realtor is sending me comps for 5 properties. I have chose foreclosures this time. I know this is being done, I see the proof!

Hi, Just got Dean's book. Wanted to post something to get myself started as he recommended. It's going to be a crazy ride. I know I'm going to learn alot. I'm not very computer savvy. Just trying to figure out where to post this was a challenge already. 1 challenge down, many more to go.

Hello,
I to have Dean's book 30 days to Real Estate Cash for about one month now. I found a REA who was going to help me, and now he backed out..now i am focusing on getting the buyers list started and am scared yet excited at the same time.
I need someone to in courage me and help me to stay focused at the same time.
My daughter is helping me to gather homes for rent and sent texts to all our friends and family last night. She texted 40 people and 7 replied. What she texted them and here is what she text them. If you find any homes that are for rent, send those numbers to me...you will be reimbursed for finding them." Is there other words to use? Let me know so we can get close to what we can do for our first deal.

Hello,
I am new to the posts and am not having much luck as to see what I posted. Please educate me as to finding out if posts post. Thank you.

Dear Site-
I am embarrassed.

I am embarrassed that I have had this account for two years, and done nothing with it.

I am embarrassed that I have changed jobs twice in two years, waiting for a J-O-B to fulfill me - when I need to fulfill me.

I am embarrassed that I go back to May of 2000, letting a punk real estate agent tell me - you don't want to be a landlord, keep your job at the insurance company.

I am embarrassed that it took cancer to show me that I am strong enough to make a future for my family that does not rely on someone telling me when and where it will be done.

I came to this site today to be reminded of why I have read Dean's books and re-learn what I need to do to make it happen. How it HAS to happen is to start, and I have never started. I talked a lot.

Not this time. So, I am starting with step one - the journal. (Step 2 is to buy the new book).

I am excited. I am ready to make a legacy for my children not hope for 401K and a life insurance policy to make sure they can pay off my car loan I will still have when I am 93.

I will celebrate my 35th birthday next week and I still feel like I have not arrived. I am ready to arrive.

Thanks...

ah

I can't find my journal but I always bookmark it and now it's not there can you please find it and tell me there it is. Here is the link. http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/success-forum/130707/newb...

Thanks!

Shaking in my boots but not afraid !!! Just overwhelmed a little I deserve a better life and there is no time like today to jump into the deep end !! Just want to say next to Dean yours is my second favorite smile Rina his makes anything seem possible and now adding you to my smile support team

Thank you

Barbara

Reading 30 day to real estate cash and watching videos eager to work it as a real estate pro and cash in.

Hi everyone,
It has been a while since I have visited my DG family. I had some issues the first time I tried this in 2010 but I am not looking back now. I am an investor in central Texas ready to invest in real estate.

I have started and stopped more times than I can remember. Why, because I listened to what everyone around me was whispering in my ear. I was not smart enough, I was not young enough, I didn't have enough money, didn't know enough people, wow.... the noise never stops!! This time I have no one to get in my way. Today is day one of the rest of my life. Starting with my goals and will not stop until I at least have most of it down on paper. Reading Dean's 30 Days to Real Estate Cash and determined to stay the course until I make it this time.

Day two....

The beginning of day two. Got a good start on my goals. Need to refine and expand today, but feel good about what I have so far. I can truly say that I have never been able to put goals down on paper before. Not sure why, but the words just never went from my brain to the page easily. Reading the second phase of day one through five of Dean's book 30 days to real estate cash. Spending time listening to audios and reading posts on this website seeking inspiration and confidence in my journey.

Spent about an hour today reading posts from successful investors. Thanks for the encouragement! Went to an Investors Club meeting this evening to start the networking..... unfortunately I was a week early LOL. Will post next week when I actualy get to meet people.
--Denny--

Ready to go! Have the Education, now Ready to go! Will be working with different members to get the job done and LEAVE MY JOB! Have the pictures of what my future will look like. Put the pictures up everywhere! Walls, mirrors, refrigerator, write on index card and keep it with you. Keep some at work.

For the past few years, life seemed to get in the way. Now, this year, things have opened up and now I am ready to go and move on with my life. Anytime, I get stuck, I will ask for help. The one thing is I want to make sure that I do the contracts right and make sure all the monies get paid and nothing goes undone. Will let you know about properties in other states.

I am a very positive person, do not give up (keep on going) do not have any problem talking to or calling people, always truthful(my Mom always said, "Always tell the truth, when you tell the Truth you have nothing to Remember." I get in trouble for telling the Truth. (Go figure) Tell the Truth, Anyway!

Have a Motto: "If it is not FUN and LEGAL: I am not doing it." Has always worked. Wrote a Book "FREEDOM IS...A Book/Journal with a Twist." Wrote Chapter 14: "WIN 35 Winning Strategies From Today's Leading Entrepreneurs." Hosted a TV Show called "ALL ABOUT FREEDOM"

Looking forward to Moving Back to Las Vegas. Lived there for 5 years.

Will give back to The Wounded Warriors, The First Tee, St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Teaching my son, daughter and son-in-law and good friends to do the same thing.

Thank you, Dean for all that you do for everyone!

Everyone, have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Thank you for listening. Kathy Wensel - Media, PA

I'm just done watching you guys at EDGE 2013 dvds I bought thru Dean's last webinar. It's really inspiring! I am praying to find strenght within me to start acting on what I learned from all of you, since I have a past of quiting on myself... and God knows how much my family needs me to succeed!
I am 50 yo, but right now, I'm feeling like a kid, between scared and excited, if you know what I mean.
One thing is for sure: I am not backing up! I have no option but WIN!
Thank you for the inspiration!

Sincerely,
Claudio

Dear Rina,

This is a great idea! Obstacles can really slow us all down... and therefore, I will be joining all of you on this new journey.
Thank you for sharing and creating this forum.

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