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All Forum Posts by: Shante Harris

Shante Harris has started 6 posts and replied 44 times.

Post: Real Life of a Real Estate Investor

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

@Wendell De Guzman I hope this message finds you well. I was wondering if you were interested in mentoring a newbie at all. All I can think about is real estate investing but in need of the right guidance. Thank you.

Post: Newbie from Chicago

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

Welcome

Post: Earnest Money

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

@Ned Carey Thank you for calling me a fool. Much appreciated. @Dawn Anastasi at this present time I will not disclose the book publicly because I do not want to be one of those people who certain people come after...obviously there is enough drama in these forums. smdh

Post: Earnest Money

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

@Anna Shaver Thanks. Since this post, I have done more research and realized how imperative it would be to use a title company and will be doing so. Thanks again.

Post: How To Buy & Sell 1,000 Properties At A Time

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

You could bless a newbie with some Illinois (Chicago) listings to jump start her wholesale business. #ijs #blessing #hadtoask 

Post: Newbies BEWARE!!

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

A Bit Of Encouragement For Newbie Wholesalers

Hey guys. So, it has come to my attention that there are some folks out there who do not think that some newbies are performing their duties ethically. They believe that these newbies are hurting people in order to get deals and using this business venture as some sort of "get rick quick" scheme. While this may be true for some, this is not the case for others however we are all (being a newbie myself) being labeled as such.

This forum is not all peaches and cream. Yeah, you will have some folks that will help you, answer your questions, and connect with you as a colleague. But there is more to this site then meets the eye. As with any business, you have to develop a thick skin, to ward off any bad vibes or negativity that may come your way. I have another business out side of this one and it took me a long time realize that not everyone was my friend no matter how nice I was to them. Any industry where you are going at it alone will chew you up and spit you out like bad lunchmeat. That doesn't mean you should give up. If you are passionate about something, you have to keep going. Respect will be given because they will have no choice but to give it to you, when you prove that you are not just some "fly by night" business owner.

Granted, there are a few bad apples of the bunch out there spoiling it up for the rest of us true business owners who desire to start long lasting thriving careers of this. However, when someone puts you in that category, it would be best to brush it off and let work ethic speak for itself. You won't be able to please everyone, nor should you try. No matter how nice you think you are being it is never enough for some people who have already labeled you as beneath them. And, if you are in any way, "attacked" on this forum by some "vets" who figure you are mudding up the real estate industry, simply step over them and keep moving. There is no reason why you should be put down, discouraged, or casted out simply because you chose to go at this profession through one avenue over another. 

No one is perfect. But if you know that you are trying to create a great business then don't let anything or anyone hold you back. Life is too short to sing your should've, could've, would'ves and their opinions are just that...OPINIONS. 

They don't know you, cannot judge you, and do not know your background. Keep your head up newbies. They were once new at some point in time and maybe someone thought they were insignificant just as they think of us. Your work ethic will speak volume. Go Get 'Em!

Post: No real way to start...

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

I can assure you that no one will be hurt in the midst of my deals. I can assure you that my business will not only thrive and flourish but will be around for a very long time and when I get my license it will only get better as I partner with my friend and expand. There is nothing wrong or illegal about what I'm doing and as long as I remain honest there is no reason why I will not succeed. Furthermore, I am a college graduate and my friend has a Master's degree. Many years of thought and planning went into this venture so we are not some "fly by night" people. Each individual is different and should be taken into consideration the next time someone chooses a post to "vent".

Post: No real way to start...

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

@Richard C. , what does the failure of previous wholesalers have to do with me? SO you all choose to gang up on every newbie who decides to enter real estate through wholesaling in hopes of forcing them out? One less newbie tarnishing the business? No, there are other ways of going about doing things and using this point to "get stuff off your chest" isn't one of them.

Post: No real way to start...

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

@Richard C. I am obviously not the only newbie in the world to this profession, so why ask me such a broad question. Also, I don't speak for all newbies nor am I mad at Bill. You both decided to air your grievances on this post when if you felt it bothered you so much, perhaps you should have passed it up. 

I do have business experience as I am a freelance writer as well. SO this is not my first time around the block creating a business, I'm not looking for a "get rich quick" scheme as I am making a fine living with my books, and I am not in this to make a quick buck. 

Post: No real way to start...

Shante HarrisPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 44
  • Votes 19

I actually have a friend who just got his license and I am waiting for my class to start in a few weeks. It's mighty funny how quickly people can judge. Why is one profession more frowned upon then the other? If it couldn't be done it would be illegal and no one would be doing it leaving it up to the licensed ones only. If there are such strong feelings about it, then why even read let alone respond to a newbie's post? Why not just pass it up since the "norm" is that they don't last long in the business anyway?