Joel's Real Estate Journal
Real Estate Journal
5/26/14
Monday May 26- did not do much today being Memorial Day and all, went on DG website like I did every day (hope I am not becoming a pest)
Spoke to my Fellow DGer happy about that although I felt I bombarded the person with to much information instead of hitting clear points (this is a constant thing with me over providing information when specifics would be good enough)
5/27/14
Tuesday May 27- well today was taxing on my patience had a day of constant back and forth with my Lawyers about entity structures of my LLC It did not go well as I expected. However clear points were made regarding Asset protection and the creation of said LLC so that I may move forward.
Spoke to a fellow DGer in close proximity to me felt good about that.
Attended a live event hosted by Joe& Stacy Jurek today on Insider Elite very helpful
5/28/14
Wednesday May 28- call the counties in my city and the counties in close proximity to the city limits both east of me and north of me. I received the information needed to proceed to the county courthouse. However I should expand my horizons and maybe cross over to another state..... New Jersey mmmm could be a possibility
5/29/14
Thursday May 29 - I ordered my business cards today (500 count) it should arrive next week Thursday
Attended a live event hosted by Jen Gray really help me grab focus and put things into prospective.
5/30/14
Friday May 30- Today I reflected , wow it has been three (3) years since I joined Dean Graziosi community. It is true what Dean says " God's delays are not God's denials"
Sent a message to a fellow DGer about REI club in close proximity.
5/31/14
Saturday May 31- downloaded a free copy of Think and Grow Rich E-book very happy about this one because it was free! Two, I have been wanting to read this for so long now. Three, Andrew Carnegie and I share the same birthday
6/1/14
Sunday June 1- wow where are the days going? I thought I could read and get things in order today since I work 16 straight hours to (Sunday 4pm - Monday 8am) but no busy day here at work at least the first 8 hours were the second half was better.
Wrote what I was great-full for.
Made Ten copies of Real Estate Lead Sheet at my job.
Read an article piece on Chris Christie "Chris Christie Friends and Enemies" by Ryan Lizza reports
I cut down Face book down to Zero (even though I already reduced my usage by 80% I was just getting on to check up on friends /family)
6/2/14
Monday June 2- still here at work at least it quite down here over night. Finally read a chapter of Think and Grow Rich. My dynamic just changed once more.
6/3/14
Tuesday June 3- I got a message from my fellow DGer about the REI club and they are having a few drinks later in the evening in the city. I wanted to go, but the amount of all of a sudden personal obligation from family impeded my ability to do so ugh I dislike random responsibilities.
-Read the second chapter of Think and Grow Rich
-Got a call from a supervisor about an extra shift, boy does the universe work fast! I agreed to the shift and off to work I go!
- my business cards arrived !
-attended a live event hosted by Andrea on Insider Elite
- today is my one month being an Insider Elite member, progress I feel
6/4/14
Wednesday June 4- I made my Real Estate Journal today and published it on DG website.
Going to read a chapter of Think and Grow Rich
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
quick update...
i feel so close to making it happen that i can feel the closing date near, currently still finishing up my publication requirements and then all paper work should be clear
will update again soon
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
I am sure it will happen, Wish you all the best.
Keep us posted.
Bimal
Wish Everybody a great success in their Real Estate Business
Thank You
Bimal
Keep us posted.
Bimal
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
Just wanted to stop by and check on your progress and give you some support.
Aaron
Okay minor update...... Today I had to cut back the social life a tad bit......
I went to the county clerks office in my county and selected my two newspapers I need to publish in, and I created a template to fax tomorrow to one of the two newspapers.....
I wrote down the approach to find a Real estate lawyer the way Matt says,
And I am waiting on some personnel situation to fall to bring the breeze in my back to propel me even faster
I also may try finding a bank for my business
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
August 2-
I faxed my copy of notice of formation to be printed in the one of the required newspapers, yes ! i need this small step of progress
best $180 i spent so far
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i also started calling title companies and boy did i feel like i was saying a rehearsed speech i felt a bit nervous but that quickly faded away since i have to speak up and clearly.
i think i will try Real estate agents first as i feel less the pressure of distracting these people.
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contacted Legal Zoom good thing i do not need to select entity class as all L.L.C. by default have pass through.
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i am going back to watching inner circle from the product library in Insider Elite.
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
sorry i ment August 27 being today
also side note must book the next REI meeting soon out in the island
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
Hi Joel,
Just stopped by to lend support to you endeavor.
Keep doing that helps you to propel your business.
Best Regards,
Bimal
Wish Everybody a great success in their Real Estate Business
Thank you Bimal for your support
Just stopped by to lend support to you endeavor.
Keep doing that helps you to propel your business.
Best Regards,
Bimal
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
September 16-Tuesday
9/16 - where have I been? Well I lost a friend and a neighbor in the last two weeks, had personal set backs that I have over come, and I will say this Forgive those that have wronged you, I am not saying forget but be assertive that you stand firm,clear of mind and
Focus to move forward.
9/3 -I completed 4 months being an Insider Elite Member Yaaa I believe I have two more months for more kick ass benefits.
I lost one of the women I love (she is alive not dead) that threw me off more then I thought. I thought I was strong enough to deal with the loss it is not easy but Fate knows more then me.
Dealing with negativity at work,but that will soon to cease.
I see personal achievements to come my way professionally,personally and in my Real Estate Investing.
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
So checking in since the last time
phew where does the time go? Lets catch up shall we? Well since I last wrote I became a centurion member on DG Insider elite
I felt such an accomplishment by this alone, (really wish I had the phone number to contact dg insider elite operators anyone? )
I am also finishing up my legal requirements with my LLC (paperwork doesn't stop)
Soon to buy my bandit signs and just more on insider elite then here but will balance both sites
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
great to hear your success, it is encouraging, i know what it feels like to lose someone reñationship wise, my wife left for mex 2 yrs ago & it is devastating, hang in there sounds like you are handling it well, thats the way to go, sorry for your loss of your freinds, have also recently lost a sister, last yr, all so heavy
but it makes us stronger & want to achieve so much more & live the life we never lived right. glad you are a centurion member now you will have access to all the educ which frankly made me a better investor & cleared up a lot of questions i had which in turn made me more confidence, expecially the master minds, those were key,
i think the firesky one was explosive. keep going
Tony
Go faster do more! GFDM!
Tony
You are right, even with loss, one must move forward and I carry their memories with me. I, also think of the past, I take for example; my job as a security guard and compare myself now in real estate. I think to myself , I at one point said ENOUGH OF THIS ! There has to be a better way (at this point in life, I was a stock guy for one of the major pharmacy retail stores, and I happen to notice a security guard standing at the door, doing what I thought was nothing, and approached him asked him a few questions and was in disbelief that not only was he getting 50 percent more pay per hour, but it did not take much to get to where he was)
I immediately sought out to do this without thinking much to what ifs and what are the particulars of said job. I was taken lovely money wise. But I was naive, hungry to learn and determined. And it was all on me, after the years of refining my work ethics and approach taught me. And looking back couldn't believe where I am now. Like Dean says ALOT THE TIME forget the details and just get to it and do it. I now make almost triple minimum wage and in a position of not only teaching others but over delivering and under promising.
This is where I am with the fire in my belly.
My question not only to you but all DGERS in the insiderelite. Where is the number to the customer care number regarding billing since I want to elevate my plan.
And I agree firesky is a must watch on I.E.
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
-January 2015-
Wow 2 months since my last entry, where should i begin honestly speaking i fell back into herd mentality this is plain out and simple why i did not persist in what i should be tending to.....
my real estate business after all this is a business not a hobby for me and i will get hobby results if i continue the way i was moving before
i was actually moving without a purpose and then i believe just recently when Dean posted about the new Matt training that truly peeked my interest again..... and below it was the audio connection to Earl Nightingales the strangest secret
i am very effective at inspiring others to action yet seems like i enable myself with excuses isn't that one of our main struggles? taking our own advice.
well its like life showing you clearly put in the effort and the rest will work itself out ( exactly what the strangest secret teaches) i put a fire under the belly of my friend and like many who get inspired it is short lived but the message must have lingered because another action triggered her to take action on seeking a better employment.
well guess what she now has gone under the process of switching work employers and she will make Double !
imagine what one conversation can do? this is why i put journal entries here not only to inspire other DGers but to inspire myself from so much action i have previously taken.
this saturday i will file my taxes know whats different now? i have to file the section that is for business owners reporting .
looking a year back as Dean says i never imagined myself where i am today. taking action. incorporating an LLC filing taxes
taking the key movement forward of 2014. guess what it was? Joining Insider Elite ! i am a centurion member i made sure not to let the membership lack because that fire remains in my belly now i must take action all the key indicators are there for progress
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
Welcome back, Joel. I have been wondering how you are doing. Frankly, you have added so much to the discussion here that it was really hard not to wonder what you had been up to lately. I'm sure many here in the DG family agree with me when I say that I'm glad you're back.
Patrick
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Be your very best always-Judy Williamson
Thank you Patrick And to all the rest of the DGers who have been wondering........
There truly is no excuse, I am slowly but surely coming back..... As stated above falling into herd mentality is very destructive to the real estate investor spirit we each carry amongst us......
Having the situation with my friend triggered my investor spirit to gain strength again alongside other factors........ But I am starting from scratch sort of saying (with the exception of my LLC ) my first task is reading 30 days to real estate cash
Patrick
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Be your very best always-Judy Williamson
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
Aloha Joel, I found your journal yesterday and find myself, many times, in your same position. For me I get distracted and often frustrated..but should we persevere, nothing is ever wasted...Just wanted to say thanks for sharing. And now that I am back, in the game, hope to share more experiences and knowledge...
Warm Aloha'z...
Daryl Mau
For every adversity there is the seed to an equivalent or greater benefit
( W.Clemente Stone ) Founder of Combined Insurance and Author of The Power Of OPM
Welcome back Daryl and aloha i guess you are checking in from the state of Hawaii
Warm Aloha'z...
Daryl Mau
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
February updates--
i recently started getting back on DG website and dusting myself off. feels good to be around positive,progressive thinkers and here are the listed changes:
1- i acquired an accountant/ lawyer i can call upon when a deal presents itself. the power of knowing people that is two less worries.
2- i bought my business a new computer ( macbook air) i have to spend some time adjusting to this since i have been mobile more then anything else
3- i have a thought about a modern method of marketing similiar to Facebook that is widely available. when i proof read and create a final draft, i have to contact the DG admin here or on Insider Elite. maybe Matt can put the finishing touches or Re-design it.
4- i finally picked a starting point to put out my bandit signs, i have to get a google voice number ( is that even relavent anymore, as technology takes leaps and bonds by the moment)
5- when everything is cleared hopefully i can listen to some Insider Elite products via my iphone since i bought a speaker.
6- timing couldn't be better.
if anyone could help me with installing flash player for apple computers i would greatly appreciate it.
well i will let you know as i take my steps forward.
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
February 9
$1000 Success Tax, Details !...... My DG Family
As the saying goes The Devil is in the Details.....
So most that go the incorporated route knows, the state loves money.
The state of NY requires that you publish in two Newspapers, one being mandatory
And the other being of your option (according to the list provided by county)
The mandatory newspaper here in New York City is called, The New York Law Journal,
And (this is according to how many lines are required to provide all information related to your LLC to publish) for this paper my original fee was $872 dollars plus a $5 proof read feed
The second newspaper I chose was the Irish Echo this in comparison is relatively inexpensive at only $180 flat fee
But the state is not done there is a $50 fee payable to the Secretary of State for this process
So far in keeping with legal compline for publishing the total is $872+$180+$5+$50 = $1107
This amount is apart from forming your LLC plus a registered agent
I called it success tax because before taking this route I had no knowledge and no guidance
It is also $1000 because I miss spelled my LLC's name and must re do all this or have my LLC's business activity suspended
Funny I could have acquired Dean/Matts new training program, all in due time as I will be a success story....
As the saying goes if you want to do something, you will find a way. If you do not, you will find an excuse hope I can help those who are unclear or would want to know what is asked in incorporating and going the LLC route. My small humble way of giving back
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
February 10
Another milestone !
I joined Dean & Matts mastery Class I'm pumped !
I will keep you guys posted
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
So.....
I thought I would share the format of the way publishing requirements look like (at least in NYC) to give you an idea or to find them in your county/city/ state newspaper
Notice of Formation of Your company name here.
Arts of Org filed with Secy of state of (your state ) (SSNY) Date LLC was created
Office location: Your County.
SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to
:your business address/home address or registered agent.
Principal business address: your business address or home where ever you are base in
Purpose:any lawful act.
Hope this is helpful
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
I am just waiting on my bandit signs/ business cards to get here
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
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Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
so today i took action and i sent an email expressing interest in a property
i didn't think i would be nervous all over again but i am. usually the first step is the hardest right?
i loved the No money flip course, it is worth every dollar i would even say dole knowing what i know now
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
Feels good getting back in the game doesn't it, good job on taking that first step.
You can do this
Aaron
And I am glad I am very tedious about my work habits ,
I pulled "as is" comps when I should have looked for retail sales none the less that's why I will call realtors tomorrow :0). Who knows this may still be a deal
You can do this
Aaron
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
All fired up and going at it full speed...
You got this...
Aaron
making it happen huh buddy.... my realtor sent me foreclosures and cash solds so i can start working on that info...
so here we go... it's been a long time coming.....
but it's just about to be here,
WALT
Aaron & Walt
I am and now is my time ! I got fed up at my job ( I work the graveyard shift now 4 years come this July at this job and 2 1/2 prior to that ).
I am a by the rules /consider your co-workers guy and this "9-5" isn't cutting it....
Mixed with my enthusiasm yes I feel it......
And I am happy ( my energy levels sky rocketed )
Walt & Aaron do you guys have Journals ? This is how I keep up on how everybody is doing
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Our Heart's Desire must be nurtured by our mind,to give birth to common sense, that will enable us to seek out the path less traveled, with the greatest Personal Growth. -J.R.-
You can look up the journals from post most of us have them.
Aaron