Post #10 - Howdy Partners
Friday, July 08
Investors,I thought with the long 4th of July weekend last week, I'd have more time to Drive-for-Dollars but I was wrong. Here in mid-Missouri, we got rain for 60 hours straight. But I'm not complaining because I got to spend a lot of time with my wife and son. I also had more time to read a f...
Post #9 - Paying It Forward Without Getting Paid for It
Thursday, June 30
Investors, It's been a good week. Not necessarily an eventful week, jam-packed full of profitable deals, but a good week. I've come to another realization that sounds elementary: It is fulfilling to give back. The saying "you receive more when you give" is oh so true; here are my thoughts.Las...
Post #8 - Stop [whining]! HAMMER TIME!
Monday, June 20
Investors,I was outbid at the auction (last week) for a property I'd been focused on for a while. So what do I do now? I'm focusing on setting myself up for the next deal, looking at my time allocation, and of course filling my pipeline.When I find the next deal, I want to know that everything ...
Post #7 - Never Ending Due Diligence
Monday, June 13
Investors,I'm nervous for tomorrow. The property I've been researching and analyzing goes up for public auction and, if it's at or below my number, I'm going to buy it. I've been working on the background info, analysis, and financing for this property for about 5 weeks. Which brings me to the...
Post #6 - It's a Beautiful Thing
Tuesday, June 07
Investors,It's been a busy, crazy week but I'm lovin' it. I started acting and feeling like a real investor. The best part of the week is the conversations my wife and I have had about deals, analysis, and our dreams.First off, I can say that my efforts to market myself and my business are actu...
Post #5.5 -(Bonus Post) Learning Mixed with a Triple Espresso
Thursday, June 02
Investors,I interrupt your regular Thursday with this important message: I AM ON FIRE! Ok, I'm not actually (or in a boastful sort of way) on fire but the last 24 hours have been pure real estate adrenaline and I'm so hyped up I feel like I drank an entire pot of coffee. Enough of this jibber-...