Offlineretired from the USAF. I've seen Dean's ads for a few years and now that I have time I ordered his program.
Hello, I've recently started this and I've, at least, set myself up to Bird-dog properties. I just recieved my new business cards and already been handing them out, mostly to people who ask about buying/or selling real estate. Last contact was a girl who was my cashier at the grocery store this afternoon. She said she has just bought a house but has a friend that might be looking. We'll see plus she has a few business cards to pass around. Also got to hand deliver and mail my card, with a short note, to all real estate involved people I know and at least they'll hav my card.
It looks like you're taking action towards your rei career. Birddogging is definitely a good way to start!
wishing you success,
valerie
I just finished Reading "Profit from Real Estate Right Now". and I am excited to start out in RE (AGAIN). Back in 2004 I took the Florida RE Licensing course and exam and passed (the 1st time around) BUT that was only just the begining I signed with an agency and soon discovered it costs alot to start out as an agent (MLS fees; Broker fees; NAR fees; and E&O insurance) and that is just to start out and many of these fees are due monthly in addition to splitting any commisions with your assigned broker. I managed to survive about 2 years without much success. I did read up on some good RE people like Kiyosaki, Barnett and Keller; and even took a course put out by Dwan Bent-Twyford ($10 - $10,000 in 30 days). But still trying to earn a living pressed down on me with Rent, Electricity and Child support. I had to turn back to 3 JOBs just to get by. I am barely getting by right now; over a month behind on rent and electric; trying to support my aging mother; supporting a wife and kid overseas along with past due child support to Arizona. Life aint cheap. So much for supporting myself on a WalMart job alone...
I picked up Dean's book and Read it ravenously in 2 weeks. I am on the 2nd time throuh now. I particularly Liked Carol Stinson's approach with assingment contracts though calling rentals. I like the IEE approach too and many fellow WalMart employees want homes... What a Source of buyers... I am anxious to start up and dig myself out of this hole I am in. Please all you smart people here in DG please guide me and help me out here. Here are a few questions I have:
Are assingment contracts really the cheapest way to start or Bird dogging?
How do I work with an RE agent that wants to provide Foriegn Cash buyers on local properties. Should the agent get part of the action and how much?
Should I follow through with reinstating my RE license in Florida? Will it be a hinderance or a help? I passed The RE licensing course again and only need to test again.
Should I worry about setting up an LLC right away? I have an offer from a foriegn source and I am sure the State of Arizona (past due child support will swoop down as soon as a check comes thru in my name) I currently Pay regularly thru that Wal Mart job.
If I can get these questions answered right off I will follow thru and ask more as they come up ... I am currently reading "Be a Real Estate Millionaire" and checking this site on a daily basis. I am REALLY REALLY DESPERATE here and need a hand up before i go under for the third time.
I would really like to get with a really good REI group here on the Space coast I am currently staying in Cape Canaveral and I have a lot of faith that we will remain a center for ocean and Space exploration here... Many may be leaving now ..but many more will return... I am glad to see some one here with me in this part of the country... Let me know when you meet and where ASAP.. Thanks for being there
Hi I read your ad and am
Hi I read your ad and am interested in the Florida area. Have any great deals? We have bought and sold condos on the west coast, Bonita Springs area.
Reading your bio we are similar on many points. I'm prematurely retired due to injuries sustained through work and a car accident, my pets are my babies,(2 mini goldendoodles, I think and hope my female is pregnant) my kids are grown, have been divorced, but am remarried and with the same man now for 18 years.
We are looking to trade our condo for a house and pay the difference. If interested I can send you the details. Thank you and hope to work with you.
Stella