San Carlos Fl, Handyman Special - 10/31/06 05:30 PM
San Carlos Handyman Special - 7401 Albany Rd.  Ft. Myers FL. 33967 - This property is located in San Carlos park.  It is a 2 story large (2,300 sq. ft.) 3/2 attached villa (one side of a duplex).  Has a new roof and windows.  Some rehab needed such as 2 bathrooms are gutted, some sheet rock to hang and some flooring to be installed.  Most if not all materials are already purchased for rehab. Estimated ARV of $285k+ , your price only $175,000 – pics and more at http://www.buyahousefromray.com/7401albany
Ray Higdon
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Happy Halloween everyone! - 10/31/06 08:21 AM
Had a little get together this past Friday, enjoy the pics! … (2 comments)

SWFL Future Wealth Club Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 2nd, Ft Myers, FL - 10/30/06 11:41 AM
How to prosper and protect yourself with Lease Optioning
Marc Shapiro is a local lawyer that is going to be speaking on Lease Optioning, how to protect yourself, what to watch out for, and how to structure your contracts for selling and buying. This is an educational session, not a sales session.
Mr. Shapiro has been an investor and a real estate lawyer since 1992. He has personally purchased more than 90 houses through pre-foreclosures and at the courthouse steps. He is an ACTIVE litigator and has seen every aspect of real estate investor deals, what can go wrong and how … (0 comments)

Handyman Special in Ft Myers, FL - 10/30/06 06:16 AM
Fort Myers handyman special!!- 3 bed 2 bath, Carport, CBS with around 1,700 sqft under air.  Needs new roof, electrical fuse box needs to be updated, carpet, paint, cabinets.  We estimate about $25k in repairs needed.  Zillow has this at $199k. Your price only $115,000 – Pics and More – http://www.buyahousefromray.com/4323ellen
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Cape Coral, FL Canal House for only $229,000 - Built in 2003! - 10/30/06 06:14 AM
Built in 2003, 4/2/2 on Freshwater canal! 1301 NE 19th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33909 Approx.80' concrete seawall. In an excellent area close to shopping and schools, as well as proposed Academic Village. Fully fenced backyard to seawall. We feel will appraise around $335,000, your price, only $229,000 – pics and more here – http://www.buyahousefromray.com/1301ne19th
Ray HigdonRLH Holdings
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Radio Spots - 10/28/06 05:17 PM
I was approached by a lady that works for a broadcasting company this past week selling spots for the end of the month at a discount. Her company runs the advertising for 5 major stations here in SW Florida. As I have never done any radio advertising, I first thought to buy some spots on each station, then ask people when they called, which station they listened to to see which one I might buy more from later. I decided against that and instead decided on a radio blitzkrieg on one station, once an hour, every hour, for 3 days. The … (13 comments)

I want a house in Charleston, SC - 10/27/06 02:11 PM
My girlfriend and I recently stayed at the "Two Meeting Street Inn" in Charleston, SC, if you do not know it, it is very, very nice, right on the Charleston Harbor in downtown, here are some pics
 
Anyway, I really liked Charleston and if you know or are an agent in that area, let me know what you think of the market and if there is anything small in Charleston one could pick up for a good deal.
Ray HigdonRLH Holdings
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Prospect software - 10/27/06 07:45 AM
I am having a tough time managing my prospects. I get 25-40 leads a day from all the marketing I am doing and sometimes I am getting that lead from multiple places. What software do you guys use to manage your prospects? Those that do a lot of internet marketing or things that get you a large number of leads each month? … (4 comments)

Calling All Realtors! - What makes you NOT want to work with investors? - 10/27/06 07:33 AM
During my span in real estate, I have always chosen to work as and with real estate investors. When I was doing mortgages, I knew I could make more "One-Time" money through homeowners as they typically are not as detail oriented but I felt for my mortgage business, I wanted to focus on those that would do multiple transactions with me, not make as much per transaction, but, get strong clients that buy more than one home a year. During this same time span, I noticed that a lot of realtors were not overly thrilled to work with me and or … (7 comments)

My Uhaul truck is finished! Let the marketing begin! - 10/26/06 09:38 AM
OK, I got my Uhaul truck back and complete, had the cab painted, and the vinyl lettering done. You may recall from one of my past blogs I was excited to get this, you can see the before pic here - http://activerain.com/blogsview/Just-bought-my-first-Marketing-Vehicle-?14293
Now for the after pics!

Now, when I get some results, I will post again!
Ray HigdonRLH Holdingshttp://www.buyahousefromray.com
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You can listen to the teleseminar at your convenience now - 10/26/06 06:54 AM
The other night I did a teleseminar with Roger Salam, a gentlemen who is a fulltime real estate investor and use to speak with Anthony Robbins, you can listen to that teleseminar here:
1. Dial (218) 936-10052. Enter the Conference ID that was used to record the call. 209135# 3. The last call that was recorded will begin to play immediately. Only the last recorded call will be replayed.
Thanks!
Ray Higdon
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2 New Deals in Lee County - 10/25/06 03:25 PM
Incredible 100' Wide canal with sea wall and dock Gulf access canal view! 305 SE 32nd St, Cape Coral, FL 33904 - 15 minutes and one bridge to river locatedaround the corner from San Carlos Basin. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom pool home with 2 car garage This home is one of a kind. balcany out of master bed room overlooking pool, Formal living room, dining room, and incredible family room with high vaulted ceilings, fireplace and wet bar. Unique split level design creates open space andimpressive grandeur. Eat-in dome kitchen with breakfast bar overlooks the in-ground pool, as well as the … (0 comments)

Free Teleseminar Tonight! - Newly Discovered Secret Weapon That Realtors Use to build their Net Worth! - 10/24/06 04:09 PM
I know this is short notice but Roger is one of the top dogs in the Real Estate investment Circle. Roger Salam and his partner own over 700 homes between Ft. Myers and Orlando. While most speakers and real estate gurus are selling books & tapes, Roger and his partner are buying & selling 10 to 15 homes per month.
Before joining the real estate investment field, Roger served as a professional speaker and trainer with the world renowned motivational speaker and peak performance coach Anthony Robbins. He has delivered over 3700 professional talks to various corporations, non-profit organizations and educational … (0 comments)

Use your IRA to make Big Money…Tax Free! - 10/24/06 11:10 AM
Millions of Americans have money in IRA’s or 401k’s. Millions of Americans earn horrible percentages on this money, or, if the market is not doing well, actually lose money! Don’t take this lying down! If you want to take control of your IRA money, as it is, your money, you may consider moving it to a self directed IRA. A self directed IRA is as it sounds, an IRA that you control. You control what investments the IRA makes and you can even hold or transact on real estate within your IRA. Here are some reasons why you want to use … (3 comments)

Free Teleseminar tomorrow night "Newly Discovered Secret Weapon That Realtors Use to Build $1,000,000 Net Worth in 12 Months or Less” - 10/23/06 05:22 PM
Free Teleseminar tomorrow night with Roger Salam on Real Estate Investing!
Roger Salam and his partner own over 700 homes between Ft. Myers and Orlando.    While most speakers and real estate gurus are selling books & tapes, Roger and his partner are buying & selling 10 to 15 homes per month.
So, if you want to learn about how to buy homes and keep them and make money in real estate, you can learn from someone who is actually in the trenches doing it everyday.
Before joining the real estate investment field, Roger served as a professional speaker and trainer with the world … (0 comments)

Just got back from North and South Carolina! - 10/23/06 03:57 PM
My girlfriends brother just got married in Burnsville, North Carolina and we just got back yesterday. The first night we stayed in Charleston, SC, in a place called the "Two meeting street Inn", right by the Charleston Harbor. Anyone ever been to Charleston? That is a very charming place. I made a couple calls to real estate agents and one returned my call. Anyone know the market up there? I really liked downtown, the different architecture and I ate at Magnolia's, which, I am told is one of Oprah favorites. Highly reccomend the parmesan encrusted flounder (delicious!).
Also traveled to North … (5 comments)

3 New Cape Coral Gulf Access Houses - 10/23/06 12:05 PM
Cape Coral, FL - Sailboat Access 3/2/2 - 1802  SE 15th Ter,  Cape Coral, FL  33990     Recently remodeled, new roof, new garage door, new paint on the inside and outside, brand new appliances in the kitchen, floors are all new tile and bathrooms have been remodeled. Move in condition -  has a nice fireplace – We feel will appraise around $500,000, your price only $335,000 – Pics and More - http://www.buyahousefromray.com/1802SE15th
CAPE CORAL GULF ACCESS 3/2/2 with pool - 838  SW 47th St,  Cape Coral, FL  33914 One bridge, 20 mins to river, ONE BLOCK NORTH OF CAPE CORAL PKWY NEXT … (0 comments)

Meeting Tonight in Naples - How investors can best work with realtors and vice-versa - 10/18/06 07:31 AM
Collier County General Meeting October 18th, 2006 at 6:30PM NABOR 1455 Pine Ridge Road, Naples Ray Higdon and Mike Thompson and Jeff Tumbarello present:How investors can best work with realtors and vice-versa Ray Higdon, Jeff Tumbarello and Mike Thompson are corporate officers of the SWFL REIA. Ray is a fulltime real estate investor and works with realtors as an integral part of his business. Mike is a real estate agent and investor and has a wide range of experience in working with realtors as an investor. Jeff is in the Mortgage Business and is an active real estate investor. This is … (0 comments)

What was your biggest mistake? - 10/18/06 07:23 AM
When I was first starting out in real estate, one question I loved to ask other SUCCESSFUL people is "What was your biggest mistake?" In the world of investors common answers were, I didn't buy enough houses, or, I didn't use my money wisely, or I misjudged repairs, or I sold too many houses and wished I would have held onto them, and the most common was, "I wish I would have started in real estate sooner". Amen to that. I like that question as I like to learn as much as possible, as fast as possible and I still aim … (6 comments)

Check out your tenants! - 10/17/06 06:00 AM
Everyone has heard the horrors of being a landlord, well, most of those horror stories could have been prevented by simply checking the tenants background info. Any tenant my partner or I place in a rental unit, I have some checks that we run. Highly encourage you to do the same. As holding real estate is the easiest way to build wealth, at some point, if you are to be wealthy, you will end up managing some sort of tenant whether it is commercial or residential and maybe you are smarter than I was and you get a property manager right … (5 comments)

So you want to protect those assets? - 10/17/06 05:50 AM
We have all heard about C and S Corps and LLC's but one area a lot of real estate people have not heard about is the Land trust. A land trust is a document that can help you with minimizing the exposure of your assets. They do not truly provide asset protection but put up one more barrier to help prevent lawsuits. Land trusts are a way to hold the deeds of your properties. A land trust has three parts: The trust itself, the trustee of the trust and the beneficiary. The trust is the writing of how you are holding … (0 comments)

Sub2 Investing in a down market - 10/17/06 05:38 AM
In down markets it is common to find people that may owe more than or what their property is worth. This makes it difficult to sell with no equity, and being in a down market when buyers can have the pick of the best deals. One way investors handle this is through subject2 investing. Subject to means someone is taking the property over subject to the existing financing. The loans stay in the name of the seller and the investor or buyer makes their payments for them. This is obviously not for everyone but here are the upsides:
1) Seller gets their … (1 comments)

Cape Coral, FL Canal House for only $202,000 - 10/16/06 06:04 PM
Freshwater Cape Coral Canal Home – Built in 1994, 3/2/2, 714 SW 35th St, Cape Coral, FL 33914, CBS home, needs carpet, paint and TLC, we feel will appraise at 275k+, your price only $202,000. Pics and more at http://www.buyahousefromray.com/714SW35th
Ray Higdon
RLH Holdings
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What is the best cashflow market? - 10/16/06 06:39 AM
Two years ago I was buying rental properties almost as fast as I could find them and now I just cannot get the numbers to work in my area. The way I liked my numbers to work was this: Take 1% of the purchase price and them add $150 per unit and your monthly income should be above that or equal to it. Here is an example:
Duplex priced at 100k, 1% is $1,000, 2 units at $150 each means $300 for a total of $1300 a month, so, if the duplex could rent for more than $1300 a month, I would … (4 comments)

Say Thank you! - 10/16/06 06:35 AM
If someone gives you advice, invites you to speak or helps you out, tell them thank you! This is so small and so little but can mean so much. Two associates and I run a real estate investing association and we bring in speakers every month to speak on different topics of real estate. Sometimes they are selling products, other times just getting their name out there but it is so rare to have a speaker email or even say "Thanks for having me". I have personally spoken at investor events in Naples, Ft Myers, Sarasota, Miami and just recently at a … (2 comments)

You have to cover the basics - 10/16/06 06:24 AM
To succeed in real estate as an investor, realtor, mortgage broker, whatever, you have to cover the basics to maintain longevity. As a wholesaler, I get properties under assignable contracts and sell those rights to the contract to other investors. There have been times I am putting under contract a house from the MLS that is a waterfront home and in the MLS listing there is not even one picture of the water! This is a very basic thing that as an investor or realtor, you have to take good pics. There have also been listings I have moved to other … (0 comments)

Pumpkin Stencils - 10/15/06 01:53 PM
Totally non real estate related but I was carving pumpkins today with my kids and these sites are pretty cool for pumpkin stencils. I did the spider, if anyone does the Bill Cosby one, let me know, that looks awesome!
http://pumpkinglow.com/Patterns.htm
http://www.zombiepumpkins.com/
http://www.hersheys.com/trickortreats/activities/stencils.asp
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Need Data? - 10/14/06 10:20 PM
I don't know about you guys but I do a lot of direct mailing. I used to buy lists from address companies but you know where you can get local data very inexpensively? Try your county's property appraiser! Here in Lee county, they will put data on a disk or email you almost whatever address data you can imagine for very cheap. $35 per hour to put the data together with a min charge of one hour, $25 first process fee and .01 per parcel address for maximum charge of $300. That is pretty cheap compared to address companies that can … (6 comments)

Two properties sold - 10/14/06 07:26 PM
3114 SE 16th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904 and 8190 cleaves Rd, North Ft Myers, FL 33903 has sold … (0 comments)

What if?? - 10/14/06 10:02 AM
When I was started buying rental properties, one phrase I would hear a lot was "What if". Here are some examples:
What if the tenants don't pay?What if the market goes down?What if you can't find tenants?What if you have a lot of repairs?What if a tenant leaves and trashes the place?And on, and on, and on...
The people that asked me those types of questions were not really asking me what if, they were asking me to validate their own way of thinking in that buying rental properties was risky and to be avoided. I could have turned it around on those … (2 comments)

Getting Financing as an Investor - 10/14/06 07:29 AM
As some of you know, I am a fulltime real estate investor. One extremely important aspect of being an investor is the ability to get financing. Here are three helpful hints that may prevent you from having problems.
1)      If you are working a fulltime job and doing real estate on the side, you have probably heard that you want to create a corporation or LLC to do business from. I agree with this as you want to separate your liability from business and personal, however, a mistake I see a lot of new investors make is in the naming of their … (0 comments)

Do you buy books? Get the best price on this site! - 10/13/06 05:01 AM
First off, no, I do not own this company but I have used it and I think it is slick. The website is http://www.addall.com/ and it will search ALL book stores on the web, even used copies, to find you the cheapest price with shipping! You plug in your state and search and it does the rest for you. I buy a lot of books and give books to clients as well so this saves me a lot of money. Hope it helps you as well. … (3 comments)

Billboards and poor marketing - 10/13/06 04:25 AM
OK, so I am on a marketing kick today! You know what drives me CRAZY?!? Poor marketing. Next time you are driving around, especially in SW Florida, look at the Billboards these companies are putting up. There is two in N Ft Myers for a certain development (around hancock and 41) that has the name of the developer and an arrow pointing but no website, email address and heck, I think maybe even no phone number! Check out the one on College parkway and US 41 of a mortgage company, again, no website! Now, I have checked into billboards and they … (19 comments)

Just bought my first Marketing Vehicle! - 10/13/06 04:17 AM

Check out this sweet ride! Yes, I bought a used Uhaul truck for marketing purposes. I am going to get it painted next week and deck it out with vinyl lettering. I picked it up for $2500 and it runs great and the AC works even. As an investor if I pick up one deal from this, it will have paid for itself. I look to buy at least 2 more of these so if you see any around SW Florida for sale, think of me, and let me know! Happy Marketing everyone!
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Upcoming Meetings in Southwest Florida Next Week - 10/13/06 04:11 AM
Lee County REIA Meeting October 17th, 2006 at 6:30PM Marketing for Real Estate Investors By: Jeff Tumbarello, Real Estate Investor, Co-Founder SWFL REIA, Principal of Allied Mortgage & Trust Inc. Jeff will cover : a.. why you should have an advertising strategy b.. Why you should target your audience c.. How to select your media d.. How to use and not to use Magic and Tragic words for your copy e.. 15 ways to get more deals This is not a sales meeting, strictly educational Where: Harborside Event Center 1375 Monroe St, Fort Myers, 33901 Q & A with Seasoned Investor … (0 comments)

My Interview with Wink News - 10/12/06 06:29 AM
If you know me, you know I love marketing and promotion, I was recently interviewed by Wink News on the Foreclosure Market. Here is the article - http://www.winktv.com/x24326.xml and here is the video I uploaded to myspace - http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1279482782
 Yea, I know I was only on there for about ten seconds but I still think it's cool!
 Ray HigdonRLH Holdingswww.buyahousefromray.com
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Real Estate Event tonight in Naples - 10/12/06 05:05 AM
The Mental Path to Millions with David Naylor in NaplesEvent Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006 Event Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00pm Event Location: Naples Board of Realtors1455 Pine Ridge RoadNaples Fl 34109 Event County/State: Collier County, Florida
It’s your Freedom Spirit!
There is a training program, built for human beings to learn how to ATTRACT anything they want into their lives, be EFFECTIVE in powerful communication to where people say yes to them consistently, to be a PRODUCER of things into existence, and be able to create real RESULTS in reality, and I knew it’s something that we would be interested … (0 comments)

North Ft Myers, FL - Gulf Access with pool - $349,000 - 10/11/06 12:10 PM
Beautiful - One of a kind and Unique - 345FT OF SEAWALL/GULF ACCESS WATERFRONTAGE - Only 1 bridge, about 10 minutes to the river - SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS. THIS PROPERTY IS EQUIPPED WITH 4 DOCKS AND 4 boat lifts. 2BED 2BATH HOME WITH NEW ROOF AND A/C,WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM,INGROUND HEATED POOL,PORTABLE SPA,STORAGE SHED AND ELECTRIC FRONT ENTRY SECURITY GATE.Zillow has this at $470k+, realtor was trying to sell it for $459k, Your price only $349,000 - pics and more at http://www.buyahousefromray.com/8190cleaves
Ray HigdonRLH Holdings
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Don't people get it?!? - 10/11/06 06:08 AM
I was at a Moe's Southwestern Grill in Ft Myers a couple days ago. My buddy was paying and after he had already paid with his credit card, he asked the lady at the counter if he could have a small thing of cheese for his chips. She replied that would be an extra charge. He informed her that he had no cash and he had already used his credit card to purchase our meals, she said "Sorry". I pointed out, Hey Tony, don't forget the tip jar, at which he sorta rolled his eyes. If you are a person with … (9 comments)

Ray Higdon on Follow-up - 10/11/06 05:53 AM
In that the last two years I have attended at least 10 tradeshows for real estate and met at least hundreds of people. One thing that always amazes me is the lack of follow-up in real estate. Out of all those trade shows I have attended, and you know which ones, the ones where you drop your card in a bowl in the hopes of winning the beach towel or basket of wine, and of all those places I have had maybe 5 companies contact me from dropping my card in. This has always blown my mind. Companies spend a lot of … (3 comments)

3/2/1 Sailboat Access in Cape Coral – No Bridges – Only $318,000! - 10/10/06 07:31 AM
3/2/1 Sailboat Access – No Bridges – Only $318,000! - 3114 SE 16th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904 - Off Corwallis in very desireable Gulf Coast Neighborhood - Off Moody Canal and straight to the river  - No bridges!!! - City water & sewer.  All assessments paid. Minor Rehab and updating needed. We feel will appraise $475k+ - Your price only $318,000 – Pics and More – http://www.buyahousefromray.com/3114se16th
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Close to River and Cashflow! 3/2 in Ft Myers, FL - 10/09/06 05:27 PM
Close to River and Cashflow! – Small 3/2 fully rehabbed house -  314 Balboa Ave, Ft Myers, FL 33905 - Investor did a complete rehab on this on from the floor up. It is a small 3/2 about a block from the river. It was rented for 1300 per month, currently is vacant. Your price only $94,000 go here for pics http://www.buyahousefromray.com/314balboa
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What is Wholesaling? - 10/09/06 06:23 AM
I have had a lot new investors or real estate agents contact me and ask me about what I do, so here it is! I have had a lot of AR members contact me and ask me about what I do, so here it is!
I am what the real estate investor industry calls a "Wholesaler". Wholesalers get properties under assignable contracts and sell their rights to the contract to someone else, usually another investor. The first question that should come to mind is, why would I deal with a wholesaler when I could go get a deal on my own? … (2 comments)

Making Money in a down market - 10/08/06 06:43 AM
Right now here in SWFL we are in a buyers market. The market shot up like crazy during 2004 and 2005 and now in most areas in swfl, we have had a correction. A lot of real estate people here have been panicking, still sticking to their same ideas and business practices they did during the hot years. These people are having a real hard time right now. People that bought pre-construction with the promises and hopes of a huge payday just are not seeing this at all. So what to do? Why am I writing this other than to bum … (2 comments)

Don’t be one-dimensional as a real estate investor - 10/07/06 04:05 AM
When you first start out as a real estate investor, a great way to spend your time is by asking more seasoned investors lots of questions. Good people learn from their own mistakes, great people learn from their own and the mistakes of others. A great question to ask these more seasoned investors is “What was your biggest mistake when starting out in real estate” or “Were you to start today, what would you do differently”.
After consideration, I would say my biggest mistake when I was new was being too one-dimensional in my real estate thinking. My partner and I … (0 comments)

5 easy ways to boost your Cash flow - 10/07/06 04:03 AM
I started investing in rental properties a few years ago and every time my partner and I take the time to look at the numbers, evaluate the 5 year projections, look over the tax benefits, it just makes sense. Flipping houses, assigning contracts and quick turning real estate can and will make you rich but holding real estate long term is the true way to wealth. Passive income through rental properties is an excellent way to make a living and increase your net worth. Below are 5 easy ways to increase the cash flow on your existing rental properties or perhaps … (0 comments)

Below Accessed value! - Gulf Access, Cape Coral, FL - 10/06/06 02:07 PM
Below Accessed value! - Gulf Access, Cape Coral, FL – 1 bridge, 10 minutes to River – 1111 SE 16th St, Cape Coral, FL 33990 - Beautiful pool and lanai look onto canal. New roof, hardwood & tile flooring. 2136 under air, all assessments paid, minimum updating needed – we feel will appraise at least $450k+, accessed value is $365k, your price only $352,000 – Pics and More - http://www.buyahousefromray.com/1111se16thst  
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3/2/2 - SW Cape Coral, no rehab needed, only $171,000 - 10/06/06 07:56 AM
Beautifully well kept 3/2/2 in great neighborhood - 205 sw 38th terr, Cape Coral, FL 33914 - Very private and quiet back yard with mature fruit trees and lush landscaping, City water and Sewer, your price only $171,000 – http://www.buyahousefromray.com/205sw38thterr
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5 ways to grow as a New Real Estate Investor - 10/06/06 06:08 AM
5. Don’t have dreams, have goals.
The difference between dreams and goals is everyone, without qualifications, can have dreams. Dreams have no quantification, no thought out process of how to get there from here. When I was starting out in real estate, I had several goals, two of which were making at least 30 calls every weekend, finishing a book a week on real estate and later, buying 4 rental units a month. These were written down on my whiteboard at home (which everyone should have a whiteboard) and also written on a piece of paper in my wallet. Keep these … (6 comments)

Buying Real Estate Wholesale - 10/06/06 06:06 AM
Selling real estate wholesale is the practice of finding a great deal, getting that deal under an assignable contract and selling that contract to an investor. This is sometimes called “Flipping” but more commonly called “Wholesaling”. You can make a very good living doing this if you are good at negotiating and spend the time and money in marketing and networking with investors. On most occasions the “wholesaler” needs to get properties 30% or more below market value. This leaves enough room in the deal for the investor you are selling your contract to.
Now, some people are opposed to buying … (4 comments)

Brand New Lehigh Acres CO'd Home - 4/2/2 with Lanai - Only $192,000 - 10/05/06 09:56 AM
Brand New Lehigh Home – Co’d a couple months ago, Hansen, Moray Model - 4/2/2 – 1718 under air, Screened Lanai, Close to Hwy 82 and easy access to Ft Myers and Airport - 767 ALETHA AVE S LEHIGH ACRES FL  33936 Appraised two weeks ago at $259,000, your price only $192,000 Pics and more -  http://www.buyahousefromray.com/767ALETHA
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Action and Discipline as a Real Estate Investor - 10/05/06 06:57 AM
How many times have you said you were going to get into real estate investing only to find yourself months later still doing research? How many times have you gone out to look at properties, wrote down every for sale by owner number, got home, then made a sandwich and fell asleep on the couch never to call any of the numbers? Forget just talking about real estate, how many of you have had a standing new years resolution for the last five years to lose weight or quit smoking? If you are starting to nod your head in confession, no … (0 comments)

Southwest Florida Future Wealth Club Meeting Tonight! - 10/05/06 05:54 AM
Tonight, the SWFL Future Wealth club meets and I have my good friend and entrepenaur Raul Saad speaking on the common traits of successful people. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Raul has led Business Training Seminars for Fortune 500 Companies throughout the entire world helping others achieve maximum potential via communication. Mr. Saad is a local active real estate investor, accomplished author, motivator and educator on WHAT IT TAKES to be a successful business professional in the real estate world. He is not selling anything, only educating. REIA members are free, non-members are $20 at the door. Bring a friend and you … (0 comments)

Make Money in a down Market - by Ray Higdon - 10/05/06 05:30 AM
Right now here in SWFL we are in a buyers market. The market shot up like crazy during 2004 and 2005 and now in most areas in swfl, we have had a correction. A lot of real estate people here have been panicking, still sticking to their same ideas and business practices they did during the hot years. These people are having a real hard time right now. People that bought pre-construction with the promises and hopes of a huge payday just are not seeing this at all. So what to do? Why am I writing this other than to bum … (2 comments)