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All Forum Posts by: Dorian Jones

Dorian Jones has started 13 posts and replied 116 times.

Post: Direct Mail Marketing

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Dave Ramirez what do you think of listsource? That's where I was going to purchase my list from.
Mindy Jensen no, thank you guys.

Post: Raising Private Money

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Ken Min Tom S. Thank you guys. I was really curious and wanted to make sure I cover myself. Don't want the IRS bothering me about it in the future. I will start digging into it more and see if there are any restrictions in my state on doing it the way you guys just mentioned. I wonder if it Varies state to state.

Post: Raising Private Money

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60

Hello BP, I had someone interested lending me money, but I'm not sure how to go about it.

If someone wants to give me money do the bank or government need to see where it is coming from, is there any track record that is needed when raising money this way. Is there a limit on how much you can receive at once from one person before you report it? Or what is the right way to go about it? I appreciate any responses on the topic. Thank you all.

Post: Is being overly ambitious bad?

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Spencer Gray In the future. That is a long term goal right now. Have a few more things to do on my list before I get the ball rolling in that.

Post: Is being overly ambitious bad?

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Thank you David Dachtera these reminders are needed especially when you are so focused of reaching goals that you set out. I have to continue to remind myself not to forget everything else outside of my goals.

Post: Is being overly ambitious bad?

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Tim Chapman Thanks for for your response. Being goal oriented can be a problem in your personal life if you don't find that balance. I am human and feel that I can always improve in all aspects of my life. I'll have to stay conscious of my actions and make sure it doesn't take away from my personal life so much. At the same time, if someone doesn't understand your goals and support you then those aren't the people you need in your life.

Post: Where do I even start with studying my market ?

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Tyron White it depends on the information you are looking for. You can go to the Zillow, realtor, Trulia or any site like that and look at houses sold, on the market, etc.. this way you can get a fill for what houses are going for, their selling conditions, and a lot more.

Post: Hello! New to Real Estate Investing in the Los Angeles Area

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Welcome Danielle Yerezian I'm with you trying to find my place to fit in within the market. I'm starting a direct mail campaign to get out there and start finding deals. Look forward to seeing you around.

Post: Best Real Estate Books

Dorian JonesPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 118
  • Votes 60
Anna McGill The real estate rehab investing bible by Paul esajian The book on investing in real estate with no and low money down by Brandon turner Cash flow quadrant by Robert kiyosaki Universal laws of success(audio book only) on audible by Brian Tracy (not real estate or finance, but helps shift ones mind to think differently,not saying you need it) I have so many, these are just a few. Also try going to the notes on some of the podcasts and see what books they recommend.