One of the most powerful personal programming activities you can engage in is positive self-talk. Be your own cheerleader and talk to yourself positively all of the time.
Think About Your Dreams
As it happens, the average person talks to himself in a negative way. As much as 94 percent of your inner dialogue tends to be [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Your Mental Diet for 2009
January 1, 2009 – 3:20 pm
The Major Key to Your Better 2009 is You
January 1, 2009 – 3:19 pm
Of all the things that can have an effect on your future, I believe personal growth is the greatest. We can talk about sales growth, profit growth, asset growth, but all of this probably will not happen without personal growth. It’s really the open door to it all. In fact I’d like to have you [...]
Top 10 Landlord Mistakes of 2008, and How to Avoid Them in 2009
January 1, 2009 – 3:17 pm
1. Missing Your Profit Potential
Surrendering to the ‘fear factor’ of the economy and not taking the time to calculate the highest rent possible on your property ranks number one on our countdown. The Fix?  Apply the formula from How to Tell If You Are Charging Enough Rent.Â
2.  Overcharging, or Undercharging, for Application Fees
You could be breaking the law. Find [...]
Housing Markets Will Roar Back in 2009 U.S. Foreclosures Index Paints Bright Picture
January 1, 2009 – 3:16 pm
The nation’s foreclosure hemorrhage has finally slowed and 2009 should see a significant decline in foreclosures as buyers return, pushing home prices up and fueling a real estate recovery, according to the 2009 Outlook from ForeclosureS.com, the leading real estate and property information and education specialists.
“Recovery is underway. Affordable is back in the housing market,†[...]
Audit Red Flags: The Ones You Don’t Want to Wave
January 1, 2009 – 3:15 pm
People like to speculate about IRS “red flags.” These are the things that are certain to cost you an IRS audit, or else definitely put you in their sights.
And, considering that the IRS increased the number of audits on personal returns by 65 percent last year, you probably want to pay attention to this [...]
What Can We Expect From Congress in 2009?
January 1, 2009 – 3:10 pm
Legislation is impactful to the cyclical nature of this business. And today, there are critical issues on the horizon that will affect the next leg of this cycle. Here is our take on the current pressures facing housing and the economy:
We expect a lame-duck special session of Congress with the following outcome:
A second [...]
What You Need to Assign a Deal to an Investor
January 1, 2009 – 3:08 pm
When I first started out in the foreclosure investing arena, I assigned the majority of my deals for quick finder’s fees. Now, as a seasoned investor, I selectively accept contract assignments. Yesterday one of my Coaching Clients asked me to review the details on what is needed to assign a deal to an investor.
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As [...]
10 Tips To Successfully Buy a Foreclosure in 2009
January 1, 2009 – 3:05 pm
With foreclosure numbers in the tens of thousands nearly everywhere across the country, many people who have never invested in real estate are wondering “is now the right time to find great deals?â€
The answer is yes as the indicators are strong for investors — banks are selling foreclosed properties at huge discounts and strapped homeowners [...]
Finding Public Record Vendors
January 1, 2009 – 1:22 pm
If you are having trouble finding your local county recorder data, here are some sites that should help you:
1.     http://publicrecords.netronline.com/
Select Your State. Select Your County.
If Your County Recorder is Online you will find a link to it.
If it is not, you will need to visit your County Recorder’s Office personally, or go to Step 2 below.
2.      http://www.brbpub.com/
Search [...]
