All Forum Posts by: Tiffany Plovie

@Tyler W.

  There is nothing easy about the changes you will have to make to gain back your life. Yep, that is right, I said gain back your life. Because right now every single moment that you are living and breathing you are getting further and further in to debt to someone else.

None of this going to be easy.

Move into the cheapest place you can find. Do a work trade for rent, if at all possible. Pick up one or two jobs, and in the meantime pick up odd jobs off of craigslist. Market what skills you have to anyone, ANYONE, that can use them.

Get creative. The ability to be creative will serve you well in all areas of your life including real estate.

And in the meantime, while you are working like a dog, look for a seasoned investor who needs a little help even if it is licking yellow letter envelopes. Listen. LISTEN. He or she is full of advice and wisdom. It may be a phone call you that you overhear or simply observing the zip codes he or she is focusing on that may become a game-changer for you.

Save. Eat ramen noodles. Walk everywhere or take the bus to save on gas. Again, each cent counts. Get aggressive in paying down your bills, and buy back your independence.

You want to be free, don't you?

Work hard, the rest will follow!

Good luck! (From someone who has been there/done that) ;)

@Henry Y.

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@Scott Pirrie

   Thank you so much for answering my question! Thankfully, the buyers I was working with decided to pass on this particular home. I am always wary of getting a new homeowner involved in home with structural issues. However, should the problem arise again I know have resources at my fingertips!

Thanks! This is why I love BP!

Hi All,

   I am working for a couple of buyers that may need a foundation contractor. Does anyone have any recommendations? I thought I might throw this out to the BP crowd and see what comes back! Crossing my fingers!

Have a great day!

@Kevin C.   I will be there!

I had such a wonderful time meeting and connecting with everyone! I am excited to plan future events with @Kevin C. and @Troy Fisher. Stay posted everyone!!

Hi Kevin and Brandon, 

   I just saw this post and I wouldn't miss this event for anything! Please excuse my lack of the @mention function, as it doesn't seem compatible with my phone. Ah, you have got to love technology!

@Bryan H. 

Every contact you make is valuable. It is you that determines it's ultimate value.

Over the years, I have had many prospective clients contact me with issues or problems that I couldn't solve/deals that I couldn't take. I treated each person well because it was the right thing to do. In the end, those contacts have paid unexpected dividends.

In the business of real estate, you never know the source of your next deal. I do a lot of business off of referrals, some of them years old. Sure, that over-priced house that Mr. & Mrs. Jones called you about may not be the deal you are looking for, but when that junker down the street is going into default, you will be the first person they recommend the owners to call.

Also, be of service. @Dev Horn has it right, these people are contacting you because they are interested in selling. Make an offer anyhow. Develop a good relationship with an agent in your area who can refer you to distressed seller's who don't want to pay commission and want out of their homes quickly.

 Learn how to develop value with each contact you make, otherwise you are wasting money on postage.

@David Krulac 

Interesting stats! It would be necessary to take a closer look at each independent economy to determine the how and why of what is causing the population growth, migration or 'stability' before determining where to invest and the best strategy for that market.

In Washington State, we have seen a large shift of SF Bay Area companies relocating to our area. However, this growth is centered in the metro areas while a majority of the state remains unaffected and untouched. What I do see happening is long-term residents being priced out of their market area. One of the factors that influenced the relocation of Bay Area companies was the comparative affordability of Seattle. As a result, there has been a sudden influx of individuals making healthy salaries that price the average worker out of the area, thus pushing other residents out of the state. If you combine these numbers with the average people who relocate in any given year, I can understand why our state shows balanced growth. However, I highly doubt that is indicative of our average household income, especially in the Seattle Area.

Is Seattle a good area to invest in? Yes. Would it be an appreciation play? Most definitely. However, I would look elsewhere for fast cash.

It will be interesting to see what others say about this data!

@Dwight Crocker 

   Congratulations!!

  It takes a lot of effort, strength and commitment to do what is right for our financial health. I have a feeling you have many more successful endeavors in your future!

Here is to 2015!

@Ben Leybovich 

 This a message that every inspiring and seasoned investor needs to read. We can never forget or take for granted any success that we have had. Thank you for this inspiration!