OfflineHi Everyone!
I just wanted to put out a little post today to update you on my progress and to also give you an idea of where you can be in a few short years.
I have completed more than 600 deals since I first started over 5 years ago. Actually my first deal was on November 10th 2005. Life was very difficult my first 3 years. I sold out myself to real estate and decided if I was going to do this then I wanted to be the best. I wanted to go fast! So I decided to go "all in". And let me tell you that I gave real estate absolutely everything I've got! Many, many days during those first 3 years I came up empty handed after a 40 hour work weekend. Yes I put in 40 hours of work each weekend when you considered my drive time. It was tough back then, we were at the peak of the market and people would actually laugh at my low offers because most houses were selling for OVER asking price. They thought I was a joke. But I just kept submitting offers and kept looking at more and more properties. There was absolutely no way possible I could be denied. I wasn't going to let them get the best of me. I was NOT going to give up. I wasn't going to quit until I was a success. Fast forward nearly 6 years....
My hard work has paid off. Life is actually pretty easy. I have to challenge myself constantly just so I don't get soft. I drive a bright orange Lamborghini now and I live in one of the tallest buildings in the world, Trump Tower in Chicago on the 52nd floor. I have a watch collection of Rolexes and Breitlings valued at over $100,000 and growing....I go on a week vacation every single month and I absolutely love my free time, which was why I got into real estate in the first place. Nobody ever tells me what to do--EVER! People are asking when Im going to slow down and I always say NEVER! 600 hundred deals isn't enough. I want more. I want to keep getting better. I have a lot to learn. I want to continue to grow. I am a work in progress.
I think about that little 300 square foot apartment I lived in when I first got started in real estate. I should call the owner and buy it:) Especially since he told me "I wasn't cut out for real estate"
Don't ever let somebody tell you that you aren't cut out for real estate! Go out there and win! Then maybe someday we can be neighbors in the most expensive place to live in Chicago-- Trump Tower. Hurry up! Go faster! Work harder!
Get it done!!!
Matt Larson
You've got to find your obstacles and call them out! Unsheath the sword, and do battle with whatever it is that holds you back!
you are an inspiration to us all.
i'd like to see you post here more often, keep us accountable for our dreams.
keep moving forward, rob
whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.- Henry Ford
keep moving forward, rob
Thank you Matt!
I guess you 'found' the time to fulfill your dreams!
When you have the attitude, oh well, I have nothing to lose and everything to gain, it's full speed all the way to success!
I'm in the chugging stage now just building up steam. I can see the future with a bit more cash in my pocket and it's exciting!
To our continued Success!
Blessing to all!
Linda
"...be; not greedy for money....but eager to serve"
1 Peter 5:2
Congratulations Matt! We're always awed by your accomplishments! So excited to hear about your next adventure in Real Estate and otherwise. Hope to see you soon!
Chip & Andrea Weule
AC Investment Group, Inc.
how , I want that life you live. I just did my first deal last week, so I need to follow every single step you took. I even bought the RBBP, so I could get all the mentoring. You are an inspiration Matt. I am not a big fan of cold weather, so maybe we could be neighbors somewhere sunny and warm LOL Thanks Matt for all you do, I am truly very happy for you, you deserve everything.Take care my friend and look forward to meeting you some day.Have a nice day.
Curtis Fillers
(Charlotte,NC)
Matt-
Thanks for the words of encouragement! I appreciate you being willing to give back to the group even after you've come so far. I'll be at your level real soon!
Thanks again,
Stephan Roberts
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Wow, you certainly have paved the way for yourself. You mentioned that the first 3 years were the hardest, what changed at that point that allowed things to flow more smoothly for you? Thanks in advance and God bless!
Lenee
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hi matt you are truly an inspiration.
Keep up the good work and keep posting here if you can. You always have great advice for us!
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Congratulations Matt! We are looking forward to following in your footsteps! We are just starting and thankfully at a time that real estate is prime for people like us! When the market rises we will be right there riding that wave to the top! You are an inspiration! Keep posting and sharing ideas with all of us
Thats Amazing!!!!
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really challenge me to step it up. I keep getting lost at the finding buyers stage. I cannot get past the ghost ads. They feel awful to me. I received a cash sale list from a realtor here. I will plot those as suggested and contact them this week.
Thanks for the reality check.
Peace,
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in 5 years...Awesome Matt!
I only got 3 in 3 yrs...
Don't Wish the Past, Create the Future! - DH
That's fired up Matt! Congrats on your accomplishments!
You know....guess 'they' aren't laughing so much now huh? LOL
But I truly don't think you really understand the true magnituded and impact you and you setting the example has made on so many. Well I can't speak for everyone, so I'll just speak for me. It's funny and most would probably never get it, but one time forever ago I had sent a message on FB and you probably didn't think twice about it; but you sent a quick reply that said "Make me proud. The world can't stop someone who want be denied." You know I still have that message with me to this day. Where ever I go, posted beside my computer. I tell myself that every single day. That when things well let's just say didn't have the desired outcome, I can't help but think that I know there's been other's right where I am, experienced the exact same things, then just suck it up and press on!
Picked up 3 last week (wholesales), 2 more this week (holds - an owner finance and a LO as personals) WILL hit 10 this month!
I WILL BE FREE!
Thank you for being the fighter you are, Thank you for giving back, Thank you for setting the bar high, Thank you for doing what you may not have 'felt' like doing but knew you had to and did it anyway!
btw: Pretty please (w/sugar on top) consider coming around DG more! WE MISS YOU! I can practically recite all your threads! LMAO!! We need more 'Matt'isms'
Appreciate you Matt!
May your cup over flow!
God Bless,
Jen
Great story,that keeps me going.
Matt,
It's safe to say that if you had a copy of every deal, it would cover the floor of your 300 ft apartment. Perhaps soon, your deals can cover your current apartment floor....
Chris
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Congrats on your achievement Matt! That's fantastic. I find it funny you live in Trump Tower since he's a real estate titan himself. It's only suiting.
Ben
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That is great news Matt. We are very happy for you. I knew when I first saw your video with you standing in front of some John Deere's that this guy is awesome. Matt we hope to be working deals with you someday soon.
Matt you motivate everyone here on this site and we thank you for that. Enjoy Chicago and go Bears.
Steve and Veronica.
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You are amazing! I dream of being in your shoes. Not afraid of hard work, just afraid to take that first step. But, I need to do this for my family. I have vowed to give back to my community and to various charities. A portion of every profit I make will go to help SOMEONE. I can't imagine how good that will feel when I start to be successful. Thank you for taking the time to inspire so many of us who need that extra "push"!
Denise
Denise Z
I assume a good majority of them are from wholesaling?
Matt, you are definitely an inspiration!
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That's "Incredible!"
Keep Going..
Matt, you are a true inspiration to us all. I got a lucky chance to sit by you at a dinner Dean through for some of his guests at the 2009 Edge. You gave me some words of wisdom then that has helped me so much. Thanks for always giving back to us all by being so transparent not only with your successes but your struggles. Keep going and learning. Through you we learn so much. Here's to another 600!
Jeff and Bonnie Cody
Don't you wish 30 Days to Cash had been around back then?
Well - that and the current market...
Thanks for being a part of Deans team and sharing the nuts and bolts of getting deals done with all of us!
Cheers
Aniko
(with no intention of waiting 3 years!)
Just to put this into perspective for you guys I met Matt at the beginning of the year and I believe he said he had 300+ deals done. Have you been averaging a closing everyday this year!?!
Awesome Matt,
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Congratulations Matt
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Thanks 4 the motivation, needed it.
Truly inspiring to us all. Keep up the great work.
Joe
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