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Posted on: Fri, 06/03/2011 - 16:38
JASON B. INVESTING JOURNAL

I have decided to begin investing Real Estate once more.
The first time seemed to be going great then it all came crashing down.

I had previously been a student of Carleton Sheets. I had appeared on his infomercial about 10 years ago. I was doing well. But what I learned was very little compared to Dean Graziosi.

I look forward to beginning my REI career RIGHT NOW!!!

I put out 6 bandit signs today. I have been running Craigslist ads for the past week. Nothing from the Craigslist ads yet. Hope the Bandit signs do it.

My wife is very skeptical and is not backing me on this.

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Fri, 06/03/2011 - 16:52 #1
Jason, Congratulations for

Jason,

Congratulations for getting back involved with REI! We listened to all Carlton Sheets years ago also. We've only started out here now though. That's great you're taking action. Best wishes to you.

Cheryl & Dave


Posted on: Fri, 06/03/2011 - 22:49 #2
THANKS FOR THE WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

THANK YOU CHERYL & DAVE!!!

This DG family is great...

Now I know why so many people LOVE DG...

JASON

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Sat, 06/04/2011 - 01:14 #3
congratulations jason !!

for starting back up again.As you already know this site and people are awesome.hope to hear more from you !!
jay

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Posted on: Sat, 06/04/2011 - 01:21 #4
Good for You

Jason,

I'm glad to hear that you're back! this site is awesome! You'll find all you need right here!

Wishing you success,

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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Posted on: Sat, 06/04/2011 - 02:47 #5
me too

I was also a student of Carlton Sheets several years ago and also starting up investing again. What are you using for bandit signs. Wondering what works best? Good luck and will be watching closely!

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ankeris


Posted on: Sat, 06/04/2011 - 04:35 #6
Welcome Jason!

You have found a gem in Dean. He's the real deal, no superficiality there whatsoever. I look forward to following your journey and hope to hear about what you did in the past and what you will be doing in the future! Welcome to the DG family. Smiling


Posted on: Sat, 06/04/2011 - 04:47 #7
Nice job

I loved Carlton Sheets too, I think he got us all motivated back in the day. But, theres no place like DG. Now, you go get it done and dont mind wifey, she ll come around when you start cashin some checks!

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Ross


Posted on: Sun, 06/05/2011 - 00:19 #8
STARTING OVER

You are all right about Carleton. He got us thinking about doing something with REI.

When I started I with his course I was in college...

I bought 37 rental properties in 2 years. I had a net worth of $470,000 and a positive cash flow monthly of $5,000. All at the age of 26.

Just one problem, I did not know much about being a landlord, maintenance guy, and exit plan stratigizer. But I could find and negotiate no money down deals.

So buying all those properties earned me a spot on his infomercial. Now I have nothing but memories.

Starting over was the natural option for me.

Just finding it hard to find the motivated sellers here in the Orlando Area...
It is a lot different than the small town I did investing in SC.

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Sun, 06/05/2011 - 00:23 #9
Reply to Ankeris

No phone call from my Bandit Signs nor Craigslist ads, yet. I will be doing flyers tomorrow. Hopefully driving the calls in.

What is working for you?

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Fri, 06/10/2011 - 02:43 #10
Got some leads

From my Bandit signs I have gotten two leads for motivated sellers.
One lady keeps calling everyday. Yes I have spoken to her and setup a time to meet her at her property. The other called today. Very motivated, but it is for two mobile homes in a resort park.
Anyone do any deals with Mobile Homes?

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Fri, 06/10/2011 - 03:21 #11
question about your links

Hi Jay, Wondered how your D.G. web site and squeeze pages are working for you. Are you getting good leads? Do you get many people to opt in? I need to get mine set up. Any advice in retrospect? Thanks, Sharon

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Posted on: Wed, 06/22/2011 - 21:54 #12
Got some leads on PPreforclosures

Now I have some addresses and owners names, but what do I do with them? 115 total leads. They have Notice of Defaults and Lis Pendings...
LITTLE HELP...

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Wed, 06/22/2011 - 22:10 #13
jason

Good job getting starred again!! I have done a few mobile home deals but NOT in parks ...I mean resort parks....do u mean over 55 parks??? I believe most have stipulations on investors owning them but check. Keep pluggin and will keep up with you. To see what you got going on! !
Jay

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Posted on: Wed, 06/29/2011 - 04:32 #14
Preforeclosure Leads

Now I have some addresses and owners names, but what do I do with them? 115 total leads. They have Notice of Defaults and Lis Pendings...
LITTLE HELP...

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Wed, 06/29/2011 - 05:01 #15
Jaosn

you contact them and ask them if they want to sell their properties to you; if yes, then you put them under contract.
Ideally, you will already have some buyers lined up to purchase the property as soon as you put it under contract.

Have you read DG's books? it's all explained there...

Wishing you success,

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/...


Posted on: Fri, 07/08/2011 - 05:48 #16
Thanks Valerie

Got two newest books in hand. Just wondering if there was any advice before I did this...

I never sent out letter and contacted owners that are in the Foreclosure Process...

WORDS of WISDOM???

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Thu, 09/01/2011 - 04:08 #17
Making an Offer on Friday

I have a nice couple that is upside down on their mortgage. They found me on Craigslist and really wanted some help. I gathered some info via email and I am scheduled to meet with them on Friday. I will be making them an offer based on their mortgage balance with them holding a note for the balance. I haves some interested buyers who want a house that is owner financed. I am planning on signing a Land Contract with contingencies. Then I will assign this to one of my buyers for a down payment.

How does that sound???

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Jason Barnes


Posted on: Thu, 09/01/2011 - 05:07 #18
ads in craigslist

Hi Jason my name is Jamaine and I am new to this as well. I'm pretty excited because I had my first offer accepted today. I sent an email out to the ten investors I have tonight.I am positive with Gods help this deal will be made. I'm looking to make about $10,000 on this deal and I am soooo pumped. My question to you is what does your ad in Craigslist say because I am looking to start marketing to sellers?