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Wow..It's Almost Time To Eat Some Turkeys!

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:06:36 -0600

Can you believe that it's November already? I mean it seems like it was just yesterday that I heard a bunch of real estate prognosticators saying that the real estate market was getting better?

Hmm..like a broken clock, eventually they will be right. But in the meantime, Notre Dame has returned to prominence, The Yankees are about to win another World Series and while the leaves have changed and their brilliant colors are now fading into the brown of a fast approaching winter...much in real estate stays the same.

I don't get it. Not at all. I have been monitoring AR off and on and it's like watching the re-run channel. Nothing much changes, the same old conversation continues and everyone waits for the glory days.

I'm going to be short and sweet as I don't really need any backlinks from this post (have found some killer niches that really don't require much effort), but I have to share an email that I received this morning from someone who subscribed to one of our sites and was unsubscribing.

When asked why she was unsubscribing she said "that she didn't have time to learn Internet Marketing".

I won't even go any further...see ya in December!

My October Musings

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:37:41 -0500

I love October! What's not to love? The return of cool weather to us sun baked residents of South Florida, Notre Dame football (especially since they're actually winning this year), the colors of the leaves back home in New England, the hearty taste of a nice lager at Oktoberfest, the donning ov vampire halloween costumes for a sweet night of trick or treating, the anticipation of the fastly approaching Holiday season and of course, last but not least, my October post her eon Active Rain.

It's also becoming a lot easier to stop looking in the rear view mirror at real estate. Sure, we still flip houses on autopilot (seriously easy cash) but I don't envy realtors trying to make a buck in this market. I'd be looking for some pretty sharp box cutters if I had to work my "sphere of influence" or "farm my area for listings", or read another lame blog post by some agent who has nothing else to do and all day to do it and is happy about being number 1 for Homes In The Back Village Of Boise"...yeah that would make me happy...NOT!

We're going to be flying over the big pond for the Holidays and it's courtesy of our Internet Marketing endeavors. This month we brought in a cool mid 5 figures on our sites and spent about 30 hour sin the entire month doing so. I call that sweet. Our real estate deals...just as sweet, turning homes via the Internet as well.

We get people emailing us all of the time who wonder what it is we do and how we do it. Most people have no idea. Here's a hint...while you're here writing for useless points we're writing for dollars. You know...real doneros..duckets, benjamins?

Here's a sneak peek into our next venture. we think the timing is impeccable as their will be tons of fatties looking to find the best way to lose weight as they gorge themselves with deep fried turkey, ham and pumkin pies over the next 8-12 weeks. No one ever shows a site under development..but as a transparent affiliate marketer...take a look and see how we develop a site that will generate $3000 to $5,000 every single month. (oh..and lest you forget...this is just one site...we're putting up sites at the rate of 2-3 per week..can you say early retirement?)

And guess what..we don't have to send out any post cards, don't have to farm for listings..nope...just put out some serious content that the fatties will appreciate and then collect fat checks.

Still want to write blog posts for points?

Your Commissions Are Being Paid To Your Competitors!

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:49:25 -0500

Are you a real estate agent still waiting for the market to turn around? Have your days of farming for listings and trolling for buyers been replaced with days of writing blog posts?

How's that working out for you financially? Seriously, how many people who blog are making any money doing so? Is their even a roadmap or blueprint in place to even know how to profit in today's economy? Last time I checked they didn't accept activerain points at the grocery store.

Yesterday I told you about the program that we used to begin our Internet Marketing. This program is directly responsible for us generating, on average, over $30,000.00 per month for us.

Now I can understand you being skeptical. Sounds like a bunch of hype doesn't it? Well it's not and I can prove it!

I'm going to show you one of the websites in our arsenal and show you how easy it is to use this system to make serious jack.

We took a niche that we researched and thought it might work for us. After all it only cost us 8 bucks for a domain name and about 10 hours putting the site together and tinkering with the SEO to get Google to give us some attention.

We took a keyword (sex offenders in my area) and we wrote 1 single article...yep...one single article. In no time we were at the top of Google and we're still number 3 right now. Go ahead...check it out yourself by clicking here

That one article, because of it's placement in Google, drives nearly 300 people PER DAY to our site and to the products we offer on the article. Go ahead...check out the article.

We offer two or three products on the page, none of which we own, none of which we have to hold inventory for and none of which we have even seen. Yet, every single day, 7 days per week, this ONE article nets us a minimum of $300.00 PER DAY. Did you hear what I just said...this one article nets us $300.00 per day.

Now let me really blow your mind...we don't spend a dime advertising it. 100% of our traffic comes from Google and Yahoo who ranked the article.

Now remember, this doesn't count any of the other 25+ websites that we have. This is just one single article generating almost $10,000.00 per month in commissions. If I'm sleeping, it's making me money. If I'm on vacation, it's making me money. If I'm watching tv, it's making me money.

What could you do with an extra $300.00 per day? Are you bringing in $300.00 per day with what you have going on right now? Wouldn't you want to learn how easy it is to have $300.00 per day dumped into your bank account on complete autopilot?

Well you can. Do something about it. I'm telling you that you will absolutely kick yourself if you don't learn how all of this works.

You have a very simple choice. Do something or not. It's that simple. If you want to keep living the way that you are and are happy and satisfied with your income then simply delete this email.

However, if you want to take charge of your situation and realize game-changing commissions that will afford you the lifestyle that you want to live, on complete autopilot, then you need to do what we did, and get going with a new program.

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My September Post

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:31:40 -0500

Well here it is another month later and the usual suspects appear to be at it again. You know them, the gripers and whiners and the clingons.

Basically those who are complaining about making no money and those waiting for the good old days to return. Funny thing now there seems to be a movement on AR in regards to short sales.

Ahhh...better late than never i guess. But alas that ship seems to be sailing as well and here we go again, too many realtors who have no foresight and only jump on trends when they have been beaten to death and passed over and left for dead. Sort of like shopping at a flea market and picking up that really cool Member's Only jacket. It was cool back then but now you just look like an out of touch loser.

How about being in front of the curve for once. How about looking at the horizon and planning where you want to be 6-12 months from now. Perhaps that is too scary of a visualization for too many realtors.

After the release of last month's annual Harris Poll which crowned the real estate profession with the distinction of being dead last in professional prestige...behind of all people congressmen...yikes! People think slimy politicians are better than realtors.

Well there's always hope I guess, but obviously there is no hope if you keep doing what your doing. Why? Because you'll keep getting what your getting.

So that brings me to this month's missive here on AR. I wanted to share some information as to how we drive the revenue in our business. And it applies to all aspects of our business, real estate and otherwise.

I'm not asking you to buy anything. I am merely sharing a free reportwith you that you can use begininng tomorrow to see life changing income come your way.

I know that you may be skeptical, but we made a conscious change to make a run at making money on the Internet and it's worked out so well we have never looked back. So before you dismiss what I say as you may normally do, take a moment and see the info in the special report.

What have you got to lose? It's free and even if you don't ever respond to me, you'll still receive a 50+ page special report that will sincerely show you how to make your way profitably online.

Try something different this week. Read the special report and see if what you're doing can provide you with the lifestyle that the information in this special report can show you.

Anyway, off to watch Miami beat up on Florida State. Have a great rest of your holiday weekend and go ahead and download the free special report.

My August Post

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:58:38 -0500

Well it's mid August and on schedule the tropical storms are heading west off of Cape Verde and things are as usual down here in South Florida. Yes it's hot as hell down here and luckily football season is merely a couple of weeks away.

So what does this have to do with real estate? Well this post is about familiarity. It seems that familiarity is resounding here in South Florida and throughout the real estate industry.

When you stop in on Active Rain or peruse stories about the state of real estate it's like you're in the twilight zone. Nothing ever changes. Sure, Broker Bryant is now doing everything that he argued against when we spoke to him a year ago...(welcome to the dark side BB). If innovation wasn't the stimulus it seems as though survival was the key eh?

But besides BB making some changes, most of what I see in the RE industry is the same old thing. Same people, same stories, same results. It reminds me of that commercial about the Maytag repairman. It's amazing how many tired and broken veterans find it more comforting to talk about the good old days instead of working to create more.

Well...not going to say much more as now my self-imposed monthly post quota on AR is now fulfilled.

I'll check back in another month or so and maybe there will be something unique on AR...but I doubt it. Aahh the air of familiarity is just too comforting for true change to break through it seems.

Social Media Money System - What If You Could Actually Make Money On Twitter?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:25:18 -0500

Social Media Money System allows you to generate revenue on Twitter and Facebook.

Now there's a novel concept! Using web 2.0 properties like Twitter and Facebook to actually put dollars in your pocket. I found a way to make sure that we average over $1 in earned income for every follower PER MONTH.

So while now we have about 1,500 followers, we're going to ramp up to about 10,000 by the end of August and that will equate to a little over $10,000.00 in net revenue per month.

The Social Media Money System is easy to follow. If you're already on Twitter then half the work is already done. Now it's a matter of monetizing your efforts.

If you want to use twitter and facebook to chat with old friends and such then this program is probably not for you. But if you actually want to increase revenue in a we 2.0 world then you may want to check out the Social Media Money System.

Quick Question About Twitter...

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

It's easy to get followrs. If I wanted I could generate 200 or 300 per day. But why?

I thought of an easy way to see what the deal was. I thought I would go and comment on any post anywhere that talked about how great Twitter was and I would have one canned remark: "Have you made any money yet?"

I don't need to know anything else. save 137 characters..all I need to know is if anyone ...and I don't mean Michael Dell...but if anyone you actually know is making money from Twitter or Facebook. This hysteria has gone on long enough...bottom line anyone making any money on twitter and if you are...care to speak up as to how..and how much?

Secret Ninja Short Sale Profit Technique

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:25:39 -0500

Train Horn? Yes, My Son Bought A Train Horn!

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:30:43 -0500

If you have no idea what a train horn is then you are not alone. Until a couple of days ago, I didn't know what a train horn was either.

Yesterday I was on my way to show a house to a couple who were in town from Georgia. I called and told them that I was a little bit late because as luck would have it on Friday the 13th, my car had a flat tire. So I decided to take my son's car as he was home on Spring Break and I knew he would not be up until noon or so.

I let the clients know that I would be there as soon as possible and that I would be driving my son's vehicle and to please look for a red Ford Expedition...like you could miss this thing!

It wasn't too long that I was pulling up to the house when I saw the couple out in the yard. Across the street were a few kids with their parents playing an informal game of wiffleball in their front yard.

As I was pulling in to park, one of the young children from across the street ran out into the road chasing a ball that had been errantly thrown. As kids often do, he ran and didn't even look before dashing hurriedly into the street.

So I beeped my horn to let the child know that there some cars in the road but what came out of my car was anything but a "beep".

My son, without telling me, had installed a train horn of epic proportions. This "thing" sounded like The Almighty was letting us know He was returning. It had the sound of large oceanliner leaving port. It sounded like ... well a train, a large, rumbling, sleep shattering, train horn!

Well suffice it to say that the child stopped dead in his tracks. Literally. He stayed put until his Mother came and got him. After she herself composed herself from the nuclear horn blast that she just endured.

You ever get the feeling that people are staring at you? Well I looked around and I had an audience. I was absolutely mortified. I had clients in from out of town looking to buy a new home. I had just unleashed the fury of a loud a#$ train horn on their would be neighbors and I wondered if I should just keep driving and go back home and climb under the covers...after I killed my son!

But being the professional that I am, I took a deep breath pulled into the yard and got ready to explain to the new couple that I didn not know that my son had installed a doggone train horn.

As I began practicing my apology in my head, the husband approached, extended his hand and said, "Hey, I'm J.T....a train horn...cool!"

We spent the next 20 minutes, not talking about the house but rather talking about train horns. It seems that J.T. was a bit of an enthusaist and had been looking at buying a train horn himself and he was now sold...on the train horn that is.

He wanted to know where my son got it and so I called and woke Jimbo up and told him that one of my clients wanted to know where he bought his train horn.

He laughed and said, "oh yeah, I forgot to tell you about that", and laughed some more. I'm sure glad I could amuse him! Anyway he told me where he bought the train horn and I told my client that he bought it at TrainHornsDirect.com.

It seemed he was happier about knowing where to buy a train horn than he was about seeing what hopefully would be his new home.

After an hour or so, J.T. and Sally decided to put an offer in on the home. After they signed the contract J.T. said he was going back to his sister's house and getting online to buy his train horn. Sally smiled and rolled her eyes.

If only the neighbors new what they were in for.

700 People Line Up To Apply For ONE Janitor's Job In Ohio. How Many Of Them Were Realtors?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:23:55 -0500

So let's look at some really big numbers.

Stock market has lost over 20% since Obaba took office. Unemployment numbers are at the highest level in decades with over 12 million people out of work.

The housing market is in the toilet with the New York Times reporting today that across the nation, 19 million houses and apartments - nearly one out of every seven - are vacant, the highest percentage since the 1960s.

But only about six million of those homes are for sale or for rent. That means millions more could still flood onto the market, depressing prices further.

If that isn't enough we also got more numbers in various reports that said one in nine mortgages was delinquent or in foreclosure, while another showed that January contract signings for sales of previously owned homes fell at their fastest pace in two years!

Then we hear from the NAR that hundreds of thousands of agents are leaving the business and we feel that those numbers are actually conservative.

So it does make me wonder how many of the 700 who applied for the janitor's job in Ohio were Realtors. Bad time to be a Realtor or investor..hardly!

Are you seeing the opportunity in this market? Are you seizing the profit centers that are abundant in today's real estate market? Why not? IF you are not having your best months ever then there is something really wrong.

Wow...ain't it great? I mean we are in the midst of the GREATEST REAL ESTATE MARKET EVER and most agents don't realize it or know how to take advantage of it! I've said it before and I'll say it again. J.D. Rockefeller said it and it is oh so true..."the time to buy is when blood is running through the streets!"

Banks are being super aggressive in approving short sales yet all I hear from so many Realtors is that they are having a tough time making ends meet. Whose fault is that?

If you are not properly educated in how to proficiently execute short sales then you are leaving a lot of money on the table. It's now March and we're nearing the end of the first quarter of 2009. If you wanted to make $150,000.00 this year you would need to have made $37,500 in net commissions by March 31st.

Are you on target to have $37,500.00 of banked commissions by March 31st. What if I told you that we have student clients who are generating that kind of income MONTHLY doing short sales?

What if you could see a $20,000 or $30,000 monthly commission check? Would that make you realize that there are tons of opportunities out there?

In even a lower priced market of $200,000 homes that's only 5 or 6 closings for you to get to that level. Do you think if you actually became proficient at short sales that there is enough inventory for you to generate 4-6 deals per month?

If you don't...then see the beginning of this article. It's simply the best real estate market ever and if you aren't seizing these opportunities then you are truly missing the proverbial boat.

Okay so you're hurting. I understand...I don't want you in line applying for a janitor's job. I don't want to see you leave the business. I don't want you to rely on the government bailing you out. I want to see you succeed. I want to see you thrive, not just survive and I send you this email today to let you know success and prosperity are right there...I mean right there in front of you.

You simply need to reach out and take it. Stand up, dust yourself off and tell yourself you WILL see a huge commission check in the next 30 days and every month thereafter.

Stop listening to naysayers. Get off the social networks where everyone is lamenting. You have yourself and your family to answer to. Not some wannabe blogger telling you to work your SOI and to list..list..list!

That's an outdated methodology and you'll be working at Walmart or sweeping floors if you listen to that bunk.

Ok times are tough. What are you going to do about it. What you do in the next couple of weeks could determine where you end up at the end of the year.

I know you got into this business because you wanted to succeed...not flounder. Ok times are tough. What are you going to do about it. What you do in the next couple of weeks could determine where you end up at the end of the year.

Our Short Sales By The Numbers Online Video Course is helping thousands of real estate agents stay in business and it's helping them capitalize on the opportunities in this market.

If you enroll in our Short Sale Course and follow the easy step by step instructions you will see immediate results to your bottom line. I want you to seriously take a look at the numbers shown in this article.

I want you to introspect and review your alternatives and how your business is going. Could you use an infusion of capital? Would a hefty commission check get you back where you want to be?

Are you tired of hearing advice from people who haven't a clue what they are doing and are in the same or worse condition financially than you?

Don't rely on the Government to bail you out. Learn to implement a stimulus package that YOU control. Learn how to proficiently and expertly execute short sales today!

Then enroll today in our Short Sales By The Numbers Online Video Course and secure yourself financially. For less than the cost of gassing up the car and going to stand in line to fill out an application for a janitor's job you could be setting yourself up for success.

It's just plain good business practice to learn how to successfully execute a short sale. Think to yourself right now...if I had taken the Short Sales By The Numbers Course last month, what would my commission check for February be looking like?

If you are not looking at a minimum of $15,000.00 in commissions lined up from closings scheduled for February, then you have wasted 16.6% of your time this year. If March ends up the same way then a full 25% of your year would be gone.

Do it today! Enroll in the Short Sales By The Numbers Online Video Course. Or you can continue wondering where your next commission check is coming from...and when. I think you want to succeed in your profession. We'll help you all the way through.

Do it today! Enroll in the Short Sales By The Numbers Online Video Course.

Have a great day!
Sally Larrabee
Short Sale Video Course

(p.s. if you are truly having a tough time and can't afford to pay our full enrollment fee of $77.00, email me and we'll talk to you about a hardship enrollment...either way, act now and do something to help your business)

Google Juice??? Or Google vinegar??

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:12:40 -0600

A little experiment shows the difference. We were not picking on Mike Frazier or any individual on Active rain, but rather trying to point out the idiocy of proclaiming that one has been bestowed some great honor for being number 1 in Google for a keyword term that no one is searching for.

The whole notion of how "Google Juice" is portrayed here on Active Rain is a bit creepy. With so many people truly unaware of how SEO really works, the lesson is stop listening, and definitely stop paying for SEO advice from someone who told you they can get you to a number one position...unless as in this case, it's a keyword term that no one is actually searching.

You may want to check this out.

Real Estate Investing To Be Made Easy

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:20:25 -0600

Last week we announced that we were going to be focusing more on real estate investing rather than talking to agents through our blog and radio show.

We have decided to begin a video training series that will teach investors of all skill levels how they can make money in real estate. While most agents won't have any interest in embracing such an entrepreneurial stance, we post here anyways on the chance that there may actually be a few agents out there who might want to venture over to the "dark" side.

In any event, those that do, might make some money, may learn some things, will probably see what is going on in the minds of investors...but most assuredly will be entertained should they participate as viewers.

Here's the kickoff video in the series.

Real Estate Investing Radio USA?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:28:46 -0600

Should We Now Call It Real Estate Investing Radio USA? Hmm...that might not be a bad idea!

November 24, 2008

Well it's been almost a year to the day since we launched Real Estate Radio USA. I have to say that it's been a lot of fun and along the way we have had the opportunity to meet and speak with some very fine people in the world of business and in the real estate industry.

We have amassed over 400 hours or interviews in addition to the thousands of articles on the site. We also have had the great fortune of having some of the best contributing authors that one could hope for.
It's truly been a pleasure catering to the real estate industry.

But (isn't there always a but?), the times they are a changing and as such so is Real Estate Radio USA. You may have noticed over the last few months that our frequency of blog postings and posted interviews has dwindled somewhat.

The reason being is because we have done a lot of introspection and research and talked exhaustively to many trusted advisors and colleagues and have come to the conclusion that we wanted to make a change. A change for the better.

We wanted to be sure so we took our time in coming to a decision. Now it's time to let everybody know what that decision is.

Effective January 2, 2009 Real Estate Radio USA will be a subscription only site. Additionally, our programming will be decidedly different. We will be catering exclusively to an audience who wants to know how to make money in real estate.

Accordingly our focus will be more towards those who view real estate as an investment commodity rather than towards the real estate agent industry.

Over the last 12 months we have taught thousands of agents and real estate investors how they can better position themselves to seize the many opportunities that exist and will become even more abundant in the real estate industry.

It has been as educational for us as it has been for those who have taken our classes, online courses and seminars.

We are going to be incorporating a lot of resources on the new site to help and guide those looking to create wealth by investing in real estate. We are most assuredly steadfast in our bullish outlook on real estate.

Those of us in the investing side of things realize that there is an absolute goldmine out there. The positive outlook that we see and hear from those making money by investing wisely in real estate is refreshingly infectious.

We want to surround ourselves with positivity and cater to those who embrace the challenges of a volatile economy.

I think that there is precedence for our belief that NOW is the time for great financial opportunity. There have been great minds in business that have told us to be prepared for times like this.

Now is the time when fortunes are made and financial greatness is achieved. These men have shown us what spoils may await the victors in this economic race.

"I buy when other people are selling." - J Paul Getty
"The way to make money is to buy when blood is running in the streets." - John D. Rockefeller
"Think of yourself as on the threshold of unparalleled success. A whole, clear, glorious life lies before you. Achieve! Achieve!" - Andrew Carnegie

This is the attitude that we at Real Estate Radio USA will be taking in 2009. We hope you join us. We're going to have a lot of fun. We'll also make a lot of money and help you make a lot of money as well.

Getty, Rockefeller, and Carnegie had it right. It's time to reach for it all!

Written by Barry Cunningham · Filed Under Real Estate Investing Article

Short Sale Video Course

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:49:03 -0600

A Short Sale Video Course comprised of 25 videos taking you step-by-step as to how to successfully and correctly execute a short sale.

Following the "Short Sales By The Numbers" system willl allow you to effortlessly profit from what some consider too much work for them to bother with.

Watch our introductory video on the left to see how simple it can be for your real estate business to be transformed into a cash cow almost overnight.

Learn how you can have as much business as you can handle and how YOU can decide just what deals you want and what deals you don't.

Learn how YOU will decide how many hours you work each week while drastically IMPROVING your business and SUBSTANTIALLY raising your income.

Forget what you've been told by you're friends, your broker's and what you have read on some online network of agents who spend more time writing posts than actually selling real estate.

There are plenty of deal-seeking buyers out there and there is obviously a tremendous amount of inventory. So what's the problem?

For more information, please go to the Short Sale Video Course website. produced by Real Estate Radio USA

Real Estate Professional Finds Way To Earn $50,000.00 Per Month

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:49:23 -0500

October 27, 2008

Foreclosures, the sub-prime crisis, trustee auctions, mortgage bailouts, you name it and it has been Murphy's Law personified in the real estate industry.

The housing industry is mired in the worst slump in recent history and many real estate agents who earn their living from the commissions earned from the sale of a home have found themselves unable to make a living.

Many are opting to leave the business in search of part-time jobs to support themselves and their families.

Some have left the business altogether and others are working as secretaries and office administrators or restaurant managers working 50 and 60 hours or MORE per week and STILL making less than they did as a real estate professional.

But not all those working in the real estate industry have met the same fate. Meet Wendy Daley. Wendy was working for a real estate agent when the market hit the skids. She had to do something.

She hadn't received a commission check in over 4 months and in June she realized that with September coming soon, she had to do something to generate some money to pay for her son's sophmore year at college.

After spending weeks looking at everything from Amway to Ebay she realized that she didn't want to just get a quick fix.

She wanted to make an income that wasn't about selling juice or make-up to family and friends and then relying on them to tell two friends and on and on. No, that multi-level marketing crap wasn't going to work.

After all, she had just spent 12 years in a business that dried up because no one in her sphere of influence was buying or knew anyone that wanted to buy. So going into some multi-level marketing scheme wasn't going to work.

Then one day the lightbulbs went off and she realized that the secret to her future success wasn't in selling houses to people she met at the bakery.

She also realized that she did not want a store, did not want to make anything, did not want to be involved in shipping anything and definitely didn't want to be involved in dealing with customers anymore.

As a 42 year old, recently divorced mother she wanted to make sure that her son was taken care of and that she could begin enjoying life again with the freedom of pursuing her life's dream of traveling and giving her son and herself the life that they deserved.

After reading the New York Times BestSeller, The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss she had found the Secret to living the life that she wanted and now all she had to do was find the Secret to making the money she desired.

It took Wendy just 45 days to develop and implement her plan and for the last two months she has generated over $50,000.00 per month working under 10 hours per week and is happier than she has ever been.

Find out what Wendy did and what you can do....

Do Real Estate Agents Really Want To Make Money?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:06:52 -0500

Do Real Estate Agents Really Want To Make Money?

October 16, 2008

This may seem like a real DUH! moment, but seriously, have you seen or read what is going on in the so-called Re.net? I mean every where I look I am seeing a post about everything EXCEPT making money in real estate.

Today I went to some of the blogs that are considered preeminent in the industry and after suffering through page after page of mindless drivel there was nothing I could take away from ANY of the posts that would allow me to implement in my business today that could have me on the road to making money.

I have begun to think that making money is no longer an objective for many real estate agents. Maybe with the government getting into our business lives it is to be expected that some would adjust comfortably into a Socialist atmosphere.

However, I can't lose hope on all of humanity and I can't lose hope in the real estate business that we as professionals in this sector have become over populated by agents who really don't have the premise of earning a profit as a clear business objective.

Twitter this, and Zillow that, and Homegain and the other thing...whatever....are there any real estate agents left out there that still regard being in business to actually make a profit as being the primary reason for being in business?

One of the reasons we have been somewhat dormant over here at Real Estate Radio is because we have been taking some time and networking with some people in the real estate industry who are absolutely making a killing! I am talking about some people who are making five to six figures per month with little effort. I am speaking with some serious movers and shakers and wondering, where do so many real estate agents go wrong?

Is it the vortex sucking social blogs that get so many writing about nothing that's got so many trapped? Are the "big dogs" and geniuses of the Re.net nothing more than country clubs for the similar thinking? I really don't know. But what I do know is that we have been talking to some real money making killers out here in the field away from the blogs and it has really got me wondering...Do real estate agents really want to make some serious money?

Love to hear what you think. We're going to follow this up with some profiles of some in the real estate industry who are actually making some fat cash and you'll see what they have to say and what they're doing.

It's possible that you might learn some things and one thing I know...when you're done listening to these guys, you'll be able to actually do some of what they say and have the opportunity to make some cash that same day!

We know some will be skeptical. Don't worry, there's always the usual suspects for you to seek out that familiar, yet dampened shoulder to cry on, but if you want to actually wake up in the morning with a purpose and would like to see cash in hand by the end of the day, then you may want to read and watch our follow up segments.

I mean, that is...if you actually want to make any money.

Do You Want To DOMINATE Your Local Real Estate Market?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:46:51 -0500

What's The New World Order All About?

Total Market Domination! That's What the New World Order Of Real Estate is all about. The term "new world order" has been used to refer to a new period of history evidencing a dramatic change in world political thought and the balance of power.

Success in today's real estate market and beyond is for those poised to seize the many opportunities available and to recognize that the real estate world as you may have know it is not the real estate market of tomorrow.

While the need for real estate agents has diminished, the role can be enhanced and even MORE profitable with a concerted effort to adjust and to accept change.

What: Introducing the New World Order Real Estate Business Development Series

see promotional video here

What is it?: The series will be a comprehensive 16 week re-engineering of the real estate business model for agents of any level of experience.

Who Is It For? This series is specifically developed for those real estate agents who desire to break free of conventional wisdom and leave the methodology of a quickly becoming obsolete business model behind. If you're stuck on knocking on doors or sending out postcards to a farm area you are probably not going to be someone who is interested in this series.

On the other hand, if you are an agent who sees the changes happening within the industry and wants to learn how to become a real estate authority and to be a true well rounded real estate entrepreneur, than this series is very much for you.

About: This will be a fast paced individualized, information intensive program that will help those who are inherent self-starters and be a catalyst for those who yearn to become the same.

Pre-Requisites: An open mind. Be prepared to be taken on a mental journey that is limited by only that which you are prepared to wholly invest. In. You will learn techniques and strategies from some of the top minds in business and in real estate. You will be given the unique perspective of real time learning and self-implementation. This will be a true learn by doing curriculum.

How: The entire 16 week course will be taught via live and on demand online programming. You'll never miss a lesson and you'll always have the information and support to ensure your ongoing success. We are firm believers and advocates of technology and have seen the many benefits of interactive lessons and webinar type events.

From the comfort of your home or office, you will be able to:

Easily participate, logon, save and download various training sessions and documents
Each session is recorded so you can go back to it time and time again.
Whether down the road or across the Country, we will be able to afford any participant with the same level of instruction as someone right in our own office.

In the New World Order of real estate the Internet is the key to future sustained real estate success. With over 85% of prospective homebuyers and home sellers beginning their journey online, it is tantamount to failure if you are not prepared and educated with a high degree of proficiency in the methodology of this New World Order.

Many real estate agents are choosing to accept mediocrity rather than embrace change. It's been too easy. Their friends in the business won't change, their colleagues in the office won't change and their brokers won't instill or promote change.

They grasp on to the hope that the good ole days are coming back and that the market will come back and that the tried and used to be true old school methods will still work. That's a fools game. It's the blind leading the blind.

Fact: Many real estate agents are earning less than the poverty level. (source NAR)

Fact: Newspapers and postcards don't work. Evidenced by the declining revenue and readership of newspapers...and the unbelievable announcement by the Los Angeles Times that they are discontinuing their real estate section of the newspaper! The consumer in the New World Order wants their information and will seek it out in the manner in which they want to.

Open Houses??? A joke, and another old school waste of time. Today's consumer is not a lead! They don't want an agent. They want service. They want expert counseling. They want to hear from thought leaders. Bus stop benches, glamour shot business cards and flowery intros just won't cut it any longer. If you're a salesperson in the New World Order, you're dead in the water.

The good news. Anyone can up their game and be the expert and beacon of real estate resource in your local market. It's not hard, but it's a lot of hard work. That mere fact will separate the ordinary , mediocre real estate agent from the New World Order agent who will be seeking and attaining market dominance.

This educational series is designed for the New World Order agent to reach the consumer, where they want to be reached, how they want to be reached and in the manner in which they want to be reached. Everything you will learn will turn conventional wisdom completely upside down. You are no longer the focus. You are no longer center in design. Everything is designed to put the consumer in control and for you and the transaction to be completely transparent.

We want to work with a very special, select group of people who have the earnest desire to compete and train at a higher level. We have nothing to prove. If you want to continue earning what you are earning, if you want to continue using your current operational methodology, and if you are happy with your current level of success, then you need not apply.

We want the hungry. There will be substantial effort required on the part of our selected participants. There will be a lot of personal time and research required for you as a participant to succeed in this program. We want to work with those agents who absolutely want to dominate their market.

You must have a "take no prisoners" type of attitude and an emotional make-up to face other colleagues and brokers and understand that they are impediments to your success if they are not supporting your endeavors in this New World Order.

You also may want to accept the fact that they may not respond well to your view of market dominance. If you want to separate yourself from the others and re-engineer and re-create your persona and your business into a market force seeking to dominate how real estate is marketed and sold in your specific market and if you are prepared to put forth tremendous effort in getting there, then we want to work with you.

There is no age, location or gender specific requirements. The only requirement is a burning desire to set yourself apart from others in the industry and to seek market dominance. Do you think you have what it takes? Then apply to be accepted in to the private society of the New World Order of real estate agent.

The New World Order Of Real Estate Program begins on September 1, 2008 and runs through December 16, 2008. The price is $495.00 for the entire 16 week course and includes all of the documents that you will need for instruction, plus ongoing support via email and the private members only interactive forum, and includes your seat in the weekly webinar that drives the program.

We have created a seminar that shows those agents who want to succeed and break from conventional wisdom. Obviously this is not for everyone. If you want to knock on doors, mail out postcards, or hang out by the watercooler lamenting, this is most assuredly not the seminar for you. This event is for those wishing to break free of the chains of mediocrity and learn to prosper...in a New World Order.

The New World Order of Real Estate...16 weeks to Market Dominance!

Learn more about the faculty and the programming by viewing the New World Order information page.

The New World Order Interactive Real Estate Business Training Program is the most comprehensive real estate industry based business development series ever offered to help real estate agents maximize their income.

The entire 16 week, 24 module, training program is taught online and can be viewed from the privacy and comfort of your own home or office.

We have assembled a veritable who's who of real estate and business to help you not just succeed, but rather achieve Total Market Dominance.

Click HERE to listen to the B&B Crew Announce this one of a kind program live on Real Estate Radio USA and speak to one of the faculty members, Travis Greenlee of Travis Greenlee Consulting.

Successful Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:05:39 -0500

10 Important Tips to Successful Real Estate Investing

Be a Real Estate Investor - 10 Important Secrets

When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals and
aspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelines every aspiring real estate investor needs to know:

1. Compare Property Values and Rents
Financial statistics only go so far; the best measure of a property's market value is often the sale prices of nearby properties. The same holds true for area rents. A low price can often be justified by a reasonable rent; renters who can afford a high rent can afford to buy instead, so reasonably priced rent is a need.

2. Be careful - Tax laws may change
Don't base your tax investment on current tax laws. The tax code is constantly changing, and a good investment is a good investment regardless of the tax code. The right property with the right financing is what you should look for as an investor.

3. Specialize in something you Know
Start in a market segment you know. Whether you focus on fixer-uppers, foreclosures, starter homes, low-down payment properties, condominiums, or small apartment buildings, you'll benefit from experience by specializing in one aspect of investment real estate properties.

4. Know the Costs going in!
Know the financial statements inside out. What are operating expenses? What are loan payments? Vacancy costs? Taxes? What does the cash flow statement look like? These are key issues that must be addressed before making a solid investment.

5. Know where your tenants are coming from
If the last rent increase was recent, your tenants may be considering a move. If tenants have a short-term lease, they may be living there simply to attract unsuspecting buyers. It is also important to collect the tenants' security deposits at closing.

6. Assess the tax situation
Taxes are an integral part of successful real estate investing, and they often make the difference between a positive cash flow and a negative one. Know the tax situation, and see how it can be manipulated to your advantage. It may be a good idea to consult a tax advisor.

7. Investigate insurance coverage
If seller's coverage is based on lower-than-current replacement value, your insurance cost may increase when you pay a higher purchase price.

8. Confirm Utility Costs
Ask the local utilities to verify recent utility expenses, especially if any of these costs are included in your tenant's rent.

9. Consult Your Accountant
Taxation is a key element of successful real estate investing, so be sure to find an accountant who is well-versed with the constantly evolving tax code.

10. Inspect!
Make sure that you always perform a thorough inspection of the property before buying it. Never, ever buy any property without at least examining the site. In some cases, hiring professional inspectors to examine the structural mechanical system may be a sound investment.

Broward Real Estate Investors Association

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:48:14 -0500

Broward Real Estate Investors Association

June 23, 2008

Here in Fort Lauderdale, once per month, a group of real estate industry professionals meet to exchange ideas, learn new techniques, meet new vendors and find out where the best deals can be found.

BREIA, as it is known, is run by Bill Leon and his wife, affectionately known as the "General", Jan Leon. Bill and Jan have been successful real estate investors for 20 years. The Broward Real Estate Investors Association was formed with the following purpose in mind.

Mission Statement:
"The purpose of the Broward Real Estate Investors Association is to provide a dynamic environment for all investors, from beginners to full time professionals, where all members will have the opportunity to enhance their investing education, in addition to freely networking with all in attendance."

What is the Broward Real Estate Investors Association? BREIA is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. It is our intention to educate and motivate real estate investors in order to achieve the success they desire. The ongoing education is endless, and as a result, hopefully your goals will continue to evolve and your success in the real estate business will increase.

In addition, the Broward Real Estate Investors Association provides a friendly atmosphere which promotes networking and allows all in attendance to grow by learning from other's experiences. The founders of BREIA firmly believe that some of the best lessons have been learned from others who have chosen to share their experiences and save others from the school of hard knocks.

Who Attends and Why?
Those who attend the Broward Real Estate Investors Association monthly meetings come from various backgrounds and all walks of life, all with one thing in common ... real estate. Attendees range from people with limited schooling to those who have completed post-graduate work.

These are attendees who work full time, part time, and even some who are unemployed and desire to enter the world of real estate investing. More importantly, in attendance are professionals that support the real estate investors such as attorneys, title agents, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, appraisers, etc., all of whom have knowledge and expertise to add to your investing success.

The Broward Real Estate Investors Association is a diverse group for anyone who yearns to prosper in the real estate industry. The investor association meets on a monthly basis and gives attendees the opportunity to begin or continue his or her real estate education. Finally, the Broward Real Estate Investors Association allows investors to network and build business relationships.

If you want to make money in real estate...no I'm not talking about a measly commission fee. Commissions are for mortals. I'm talking $30,000..$40,000..$50,000 or more per transaction, then Broward Real Estate Investors Association is for you.

We know of ordinary men and women who are looking at today's real estate market as a HUGE opportunity for profit. Fortunes are made when prices are this low. When we say low we mean 25%, 35% even as much as 60% or MORE below market value. These are the kind of numbers that get buyers enthused and they should be getting you enthused. There are buyers out there frothing at the bit to get a hold of bargain basement priced properties such as these.

Well guess what...those days are back! For the select few who are in the know, that is. You see the real estate market has declined so far in certain markets that the banks are literally liquidating properties at firesale prices.

Investors are circling like sharks and in scenes eerily reminiscent to the rapid appreciation days of a few years ago..they are buying properties in bulk. That's right, they are not just buying one property, they are buying two, three even 100+ properties at a time and they can't get enough.

Where are they getting the money to fund these purchases? Let me clue you in..there's an old adage in real estate. "If the deal is right, there's plenty of money available."

This could not be more true than today. Why are these deals so abundant? Like we have said in our short sale seminars and on our radio show for months. BANKS DO NOT WANT TO OWN REAL ESTATE. In case you did not hear that the first time, BANKS DO NOT WANT TO OWN REAL ESTATE.

If you are interested in buying steeply discounted real estate or if you are looking to fund the purchase of steeply discounted real estate, please fill out the form below and one of our liquidation specialists will get back to you. We'll get you free information on how to buy properties at unheard of low prices. If you haven't been a part of the Broward Real Estate Investors Association, now's the time to get involved. Now is the time that millionaires are made.

If you aren't looking for a great deal but would be willing to invest in the funding of these money making deals and learn how to make 12%-15% on your money secured by low loan to value mortgages you to can take advantage of the market by filling out the form below as well.

Fill out the form and we'll send you free no obligation information on the best deals in Broward County and further information on the Broward Real Estate Investors Association.

"Blacks Are Like Lemmings In General Elections" | Does Racism Have A Home On Active Rain?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:58:57 -0500

"Blacks Are Like Lemmings In General Elections".And there you have it. One statement, by a former member of Active Rain letting us know quite succinctly that racism is alive and well in the real estate blogosphere.

Last week a furor erupted over at Active Rain. As you may know. AR is a real estate blog community which serves as a watercooler of sorts for the real estate industry.

In a heated post about the coming Presidential campaign Bill Burress, wrote the following:

"If Hillary gets the Democrat nomination, expect Blacks to vote for her. Blacks are like lemmings in general elections. The vast majority of Blacks vote Democrat."

Subsequent to this obvious racial slur being published, AR management acted swiftly, and in my opinion correctly, and terminated Mr. Buress' privileges on AR.

Jonathan Washburn and the other executives of AR ...read the rest here:

"Blacks Are Like Lemmings In General Elections" | Does Racism Have A Home On Active Rain?

Hey Active Rainers Why Didn't You Go To The Bloodhound Blog Unchained Event?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:08:31 -0500

So you did not go to the Bloodhound Blog Unchained event last week. Why? Here's your chance to sound off once and for all. The boys at BHB will be listening for sure.

Here's a survey you can fill out or if for some reason you don't like surveys, tell it like it is, why didn't you go to the Bloodhound Blog Unchained conference!

Take The Survey Here!

A Change In Focus

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:07:29 -0500

As many readers and radio show listeners know, I have been a contributing writer over at the Bloodhound Blog. Well, all good things must come to an end and I have decided to focus my energies on profit making endeavors.

While I enjoyed mixing it up with the readers of the BHB, it takes a lot of time to research an article, compose the article and then constantly maintain an article while tending to comments and such.

It's a lot of fun to spar with readers from across the RE.net but it really doesn't do much for the pocketbook. While I am grateful for the learning experience and tremendous exposure afforded me by the guys at BHB, I have decided to focus my time on our blog, our radio show and the ongoing syndication talks, my "for fee" based writings, and on our soon to be released real estate sales website.

Spending time away from home has not allowed me to focus as needed and as such it's time to direct energies where energy belongs. Our traffic numbers and listenership is higher than it's ever been and we want to make sure we build our franchise and brand as strongly as possible without fear of dilution. The only way to do that is to make sure that a clearly defined focus and objective is followed.

One of the biggest changes that you will notice right away is the turn we are making in delivering more informative, inspirational, and educational content for those who want to improve their business, whether real estate or otherwise.

Another change we will be making is directing a large part of our writings and radio show content towards potential consumers. While fun to speak to those in the re blogosphere, we feel it is more productive to broaden our audience and include messages delivered to the consumer. We feel that there have been limited outlets wherein the consumer can gain an insight into the business and we want to help the consumer obtain as much knowledge as possible about buying a home.

In this age of transparency we want to take that to a whole new level and foster change and growth by making sure the consumer is informed as much as possible.

Another direction we will be taking is speaking more to the real estate investor as well. The market in real estate is prime for the taking for many investors and we have received many emails from real estate investors and those who want to promulgate wealth through real estate. Now there's a concept that has been swept under the rug lately.

How are we going to achieve the goals we have set out for us? Well, we have booked some of the brightest minds in real estate, social media marketing, entertainment and the general business world. By utilizing many of the guests that we speak to as catalysts for change and motivation it is clear our message is becoming louder and louder.

As many of you know, our guests have appeared on such networks as HBO, CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg TV and many others are authors and consultants for Fortune 500 companies. In elevating our brand and focusing on the objectives that I am charged with, there is no way that I can continue writing on the Bloodhound Blog. It simply takes too much time away from that which I need to be focusing on.

Lastly, many of the posts I have written on the Bloodhound Blog were taken as being bombastic and sometimes a bit much to take. Not making any excuses but I was fueled by an environment that fostered an adversarial mindset and it was somewhat awkward writing and commenting to an audience that simply chose to either discredit certain statements or did not take the time to understand the statements.

In either event it is fortunate that the small amount of those that commented in the negative do not outweigh the many who have shown me their support for trying to elevate an industry that has been somewhat reluctant to embrace change.

Rather than trying to convince readers about change, I will be focusing on delivering a message of change and motivation to an audience that is wholly receptive.

I have spoken to Greg Swann and left the door open to a possible return and I thank him for what was a great opportunity. Now it's time to turn the corner and crank up the foreclosure profit center and ride this market for all that it's worth!

It's a great time to be in real estate and there is so much money to be made it is almost too good to believe. I would like to invite you to join myself, the staff at Real Estate Radio USA and the profit oriented success minded guests we bring to you each day in making the rest of 2008 a truly remarkable year.

As Seth Godin would say....Be A Purple Cow! I set out on January 1, 2008 to follow Godin's precepts and become a purple cow and I have been remiss in my pledge to myself and my team by straying from our intended purpose. But I'm back now baby!

Let's rock this joint! If you're ready then join us, if not, that's fine too.

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Our Guests This Week On Real Estate Radio USA - Week of April 28, 2008

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:54:51 -0500

April 27, 2008

Join us this week as we interview the best and brightest stars from the real estate industry and the general business world.

Monday April 28, 2008

Join us as we speak with Sean Purcell about statistics, surveys and research as it applies to real estate forecasting.

SEAN PURCELL is a co-founder of The Real Estate Training Team and founder of CQ Financial Group. Within The Real Estate Training Team he is part of a small group of coaches and trainers that give Realtors the tools, systems and motivation they need to find tremendous success and greater fulfillment in their career.

CQ Financial Group is a leader in Transparent Lending and educates clients on their real estate based financial planning. Sean graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Psychology. Before becoming a full time real estate coach and investor, he made his living as a stock broker and options trader.

Sean's passion in life, however, is coaching and motivating individuals to achieve their goals. "I have been thankful over the years for the opportunities my clients and Realtor partners have provided me to teach the lending process and loan transparency. But it is through The Real Estate Training Team that I have been able to really explore my passions and positively affect people."
He spends his free time training for Ironman triathlons and listening to the laughter of those who see him doing it.

Website Info: Visit Sean's Website
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also on Monday April 28, 2008

Join us Tuesday as we speak with Michelle Spalding. Michelle's company was started to fill a void in today's real estate industry. For many years, Michelle worked as a paralegal for a very busy real estate law firm in Downtown Orlando, Florida. Seeing other real estate agents in their daily struggle to manage their files and keep everything in line she realized there HAD to be a better way.After obtaining her Real Estate License in 2001 she decided to give sales a whirl. Her first year in sales was very successful. So successful, in fact, that she needed help to juggle prospecting and transaction management.Although there are some great computer programs out there that could have helped, Michelle knew that customers oftentimes just want to "connect" with someone about their transaction. Seeing a real need for this type of service she went to work formulating a way to bring top quality transaction management service to Realtor and their customers.Today Michelle's company provides transaction management services to busy real estate professionals throughought the United States.
Website Info: Visit Michelle's Website
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Wednesday April 30, 2008

David Knox is our guest today and what more can be said about Mr. Knox? David has built an international reputation as a top sales trainer and keynote speaker in the real estate industry.

As an authority on Pricing, Negotiating and Selling, he presents his seminars to more than 20,000 sales people a year in United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Over the last 20 years David has addressed more than 300,000 salespeople in five countries. He is dedicated to raising the professionalism of the real estate industry and providing practical business and sales strategies that increase productivity.

His dominant theme is to treat the business more like a game. Take yourself less seriously and have more fun. He believes that if you "Let go of the outcome, you'll create more income." When David isn't speaking, he enjoys racing sports cars, motorcycling, and skiing. Website Info: Visit David's Website
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also appearing on Wednesday April 30, 2008

Travis Greenlee from Travis Greenlee Consulting. Travis is a Master Internet Marketing and Business Development Consultant. He specializes in teaching small business owners, entrepreneurs, and service professionals to leverage the power of technology to automate, simplify, and rapidly increase their bottom line.

Travis is a cancer survivor and views life as a gift and a blessing. He enjoys golfing, powder skiing, mountain biking, riding his waverunner, camping, fishing, playing drums and just keeping things simple.

He is married to Teresa Steffen Greenlee, a professional violinist, attorney, coach and leader within the Steamboat Springs Arts community.

Travis began his career with Merrill Lynch as a financial consultant and business advisor. He has been a professional trainer since 1991, and a business coach and consultant since 1994. He speaks professionally to audiences on the topics of: "Living the Life You Love", "The Power of Attraction", "Get Clients NOW", "The 21 Secrets of Master Coaches and Consultants" "Becoming a Rainmaker" and "Creating Passive, Multiple Streams of Income using the Power of Technology".

In addition to being a professional speaker, Travis is a world renowned author. His Practice Builder Monthly eJournal has reached a subscriber base of 32,000 in over 26 countries - and continues to grow.

Website Info: Visit Travis Greenlee's Website
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Thursday May 1, 2008

When someone says, "REALTOR." Few pretty images or positive adjectives come to mind. This must change.It cannot change, however, without the collective effort of those who bear the title. The reputation that has become popular is one that has been earned. If it is to be changed, the responsibility falls upon you, and it falls upon me.Daniel Rothamel, is a REALTOR, and is the Real Estate Zebra.

What is a Zebra?

A Zebra is a leader.
A Zebra knows that leadership is neither pre-determined nor self-ordained.
Leadership is forged in the fire of trial, failure, and success.
A Zebra knows that the never ending quest for self-improvement is the surest path to success.
A Zebra is mindful of this responsibility not only for his own benefit, but for the benefit of those who follow.

A Zebra seeks partnerships with such people, so that together they may share, learn and grow. As a group, their actions will serve as a paragon for the ethical, and their success will serve as a harbinger of destruction for the corrupt.

On Thursday...Meet Daniel Rothamel. Meet the Real Estate Zebra.

Website Info: Visit the Real Estate Zebra's Website
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also appearing on Thursday May 1, 2008

Mary McKnight is the Blogging Evangelist with RSS Pieces, a real estate blog provider. Mary provides the best instruction about real estate blogging. While technical in nature...she explains the questions you have about blogging as a Realtor.

The RSS Pieces website focuses on helping Realtors learn to successfully write and promote their real estate blogs. Our site has tons of advice, research and tutorials on real estate blogging.

RSS Pieces is the only blog developed for Realtors® with real estate specific functinality. Our blog site functions as your website and blog by directly integrating all the features of your website into a blog. The system features MLS data, Zillow^TM Zestimates, mortgage calculators, automated blogging tools, "blog for you" services, SEO, RSS news feeds and podcasting/vcasting technologies. Our system is based on patent-pending technolgies.

Our patent-pending technologies automatically SEO all content to 100% search engine relevancy for guaranteed increases in traffic, search engine results positioning and listings within the first 6 months. The system also employs tools that allow you to easily add and modify content, track how the system is working for you, manage your MLS listings and generate qualified leads.

Website Info: Visit the RSS Pieces Website
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Friday May 2, 2008

"PISTACHIO" Laura Fitton (aka @pistachio) is a presentations consultant and speaker. She helps clients achieve their business objectives by speaking with clarity, focus and ease. Fitton develops comprehensive presentations training programs and is a dynamic and engaging speaker.Her clients learn to start with audience and results to pinpoint strategic messages and then deliver those messages to drive business and professional development. Ms. Fitton is a graduate of Cornell University, and founded Pistachio in 2002.She plays ice hockey, practices Ashtanga yoga and is also a stroke survivor interested in raising awareness.

Laura studied science writing with Carl Sagan and lives in Greater Boston with two toddler daughters and two very large Leonberger dogs. In previous lives she has been a rock climber, blue-water sailor, freelance journalist, world traveler and environmental researcher/activist.

Website Info: Visit Laura's Website
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You are not going to want to miss these interviews this week. Stay tuned here for updates on future interviews scheduled on Real Estate Radio USA.

Appearance dates and times and schedules subject to change.

Hard Money Lenders | The Real Estate Radio USA Hard Money Lender Directory

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:41:22 -0500

April 17, 2008

If you are working in the foreclosure niche of real estate, you know that right now truly is a great time to buy.

In order to really capitalize on this market and to be able to seize the profit opportunities that are afforded the real estate professional, you are going to need a good source of funds. Every real estate agent or investor needs to have a competent hard money lender on speed-dial. We have found that the ability to close quickly on a distressed property can sometimes be the difference between a great payday and no payday at all.

What is a hard money loan? A hard money loan is a loan in which the primary criteria for the loan is the value of the property. It is for the most part, an asset based loan. Hard money loans can be from institutions, credit unions, or private individuals.

Terms
Those who participate in hard money lending do so because they can often command much higher interest rates due to the risk involved. There is no typical hard money loan. As most hard money lenders are lending either their own money or the money of their group, they are able to set their own lending criteria in terms of duration, fees, term, pre-payment penalties, types of properties, and even location where they want to lend.

Credit Score
As many hard money loans are made by private investors, credit requirements vary. Usually the credit score of the borrower is not as important, value of the collateral property. As lending in conventional market has turned quite tight, many hard money lenders are being looked at to step in and help deals get done.

While some hard money lenders may require a certain credit score, others may not.

LTV
As with all other hard money terms, the hard money lender that you work with will set their own LTV. typically, the loan to value ratio is 50-70%. For example, if the hard money lender feels that the property is worth $100,000, they would potentially lend $50,000-70,000 against it. This low LTV provides a good deal of security for the hard money lender, in case the borrower does not pay and they have to foreclose on the property.

As you can see, having relationships with competent hard money lenders will allow you to purchase properties or get your buyers funded for short sales and REO purchases.

We have worked with hard money lenders that can close in as little as 24 hours from receiving clear title. I doubt you will be able to find that kind of turnaround with a bank. As the housing crash has continued, more and more transactions are being funded by hard money lenders.

In fact if you have funds available and want to earn a secure return, becoming a hard money lender may be something you want to look into.

Here are some questions you will want to ask a prospective hard money lender to make sure you get the best deal possible:

1. Where do you lend?
2. What kind of properties will you lend on?
3. What are your credit requirements?
4. What is your turn around time to lend?
5. Will you lend to a LLC
5. Do you require a personal guaranty
6.What is your interest rate?
7. Is it interest only?
8. What is the term of the loan?
9. Is there a pre-payment penalty?
10. Can the loan be extended beyond the stated term?
11. Is the loan assumable if I sell the property?
12. What are the points and fees you charge for making the loan?
13. Can they be rolled into the loan?
14. Do you lend based upon the ARV or the contract price?
15. Will you escrow for repairs?
16. What is your repair escrow disbursement policy?
17. Will you provide a Proof of Funds Letter so that you can buy REO properties and execute your short sales
18. Can I rent out the house or move-in while the loan is outstanding?

If you are serious about working the foreclosure market, or if you want to buy foreclosures, you will need a hard money lender on your team.

There is a lot of money to be made buying and selling foreclosures, REO properties and in executing short sales. Having the money to close quickly can substantially increase your ability to earn huge profits in foreclosures.

We have compiled a list of hard money lenders that you can access by clicking below. While this is a very large list, it is not by all means the COMPLETE list. We will continue to add names of hard money lenders from across the Country. If you are a hard money lender and want to be included on the list please send us an email and we'll add you to the list.

If you come across a lender on the list who is no longer making loans (we're in a crazy market) please send us the info so we can keep our hard money lenders directory up to date.

REAL ESTATE RADIO USA HARD MONEY LENDER DIRECTORY

What Would You Do?

Real Estate Investing |Real Estate Investment (| Real Estate Radio USA) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:26:05 -0500

Here's the scenario. A consumer calls you based upon a blog post that you have recently made. He is in dire NEED of the services of a competent and professional real estate agent.

He must sell his house quickly. He is in foreclosure and he does not want his credit damaged. He already has had a short sale denied by his bank because he has too many other assets. His only alternative is to sell the home.

Here are the vital signs:

1. The home is worth approximately $300,000.00 as determined by comparable analysis
2. He owes $208,000.00 on his first and second mortgage combined
3. He has a Federal Tax Lien in the amount of $22,500.00
4. He has a municipal lien for not maintaining his pool (it's a green slimy mess) and it has been running since October 2007 at the rate of $1,000.00 per day
5. He has not paid the County Property taxes in 2 years and he owes the County $12,500.00
6. He has not listed the property because he thinks he can not afford to pay commission and he's not willing to sign a listing agreement that he can not terminate at will
7. His wife is on title with him but she's now in Chicago living with her parents and wants $5,000 from the sale of the house
8. He needs at least $5,000.00 himself to be able to move on with his life
9. He will also need to stay in the house for 30 days AFTER the closing because it will take him that long to move because he can't move until he gets the money from the closing
10. The house has pretty good bones but will need:
a. basic cosmetic work
b. new landscaping
c. the pool drained, cleaned and refilled as well as a new pump
d. the roof needs to be replaced (estimate from local roofer is $8,500.00)
e. the garage door needs to be replaced

Other than what has been stated above, the home is located in an upper middle class neighborhood with good schools and is in close proximity to great amenities like a major mall, fine restaurants and exciting nightlife activities. It is also located within an area of stable employment.

This house goes to auction on May 31, 2008. What would you do? Seriously, often times we are accused of "realtor bashing"...not true it's the sub-par ones that irk us. However we know there are some consummate professionals, many of whom have taken offense to some of my posts.

Well, I have decided to make a concerted effort to engage much more civilly with real estate agents and to network with fellow real estate professionals so that we may all further our endeavors through the camaraderie of being brothers and sisters at arms...if you will.

So in that regard, I want to be more of a resource facilitator so that we can all benefit from our mutual experiences. That being said, I wanted to poll members of Active Rain and the readers of Bloodhound Blog to get their valued input as to how they would handle this transaction. Even Russell Shaw is allowed to proffer some advice.

I am sure with the tens of thousands of readers of these collective sites, as well as our own, that we can come up with a plan to successfully help Mr. "Smith" sell this home and move on with his life.

So please, let's work together not only to help Mr. Smith but to help each other should any agent anywhere be faced with this kind of challenge in the future.

What would you do?

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