Post #16 - My First Two Deals Ever!! Just Before 2018.
Friday, January 05
The KeyI'll tell you up front that I have a lot to learn. I have learned all I know from my old boss @Ian Reeves (BP Show 237). He has been active in real estate (while working a full-time engineering job) for about 18 months now. He was a great mentor while we worked together in the corporate wo...
Post #15 - an Unfair Advantage of Leaders Eat[ing] Last [Book Reviews]
Monday, November 13
Here are my thoughts on two great books I've read this quarter. Enjoy!Unfair Advantage by Robert KiyosakiThere are five distinctions that anyone can attain to give them an edge in the world of finance and business. Kiyosaki lays out quite a few nuggets in a Q & A format which I found pretty...
Post #14 - How to Add Value Now
Thursday, September 29
Investors, As I mentioned in Post #13, I'm in full on learning/networking/saving mode but I don't want this blog to go stagnate in the meantime. So here's an idea: as I'm investing in myself, I'll try to provide some value to The Go-Getter's Diary. I'll start by posting reviews & summaries...
Post #13 - A Sound Plan for the Near-Term
Tuesday, August 16
Investors, I have a plan. It's not necessarily an adventurous or glamorous one but it's the best one for me right now.Since my first potential deal fell through, I've been hunting for the next prospect. After some quality assessment and conversations with my mentors and wife, I'm not pursuing a...
Post #12 - Nothing [tangible] to Show for It
Thursday, August 04
Investors, The past few weeks I have been buried in real estate. Not literally but quite figuratively (I hope I used that word right). Quick summary: I got a signed contract for my first property, formed company, & the deal fell through.I got a call from an owner that had a house for sale w...
Post #11 - It's Gettin' Real
Monday, July 18
Investors, I sent out ~50 handwritten letters to addresses I noted from Driving for Dollars. I have gotten 5 phone calls/emails from homeowners. Ten percent, not bad. From that group, I have decided to offer on the house (20%, no big deal lol) that has the most potential & cash flow (accor...