ABC’s Of Prospecting
Article by Robert Shemin The ABC’s of prospecting, which is the life-blood of your business and your income, is very simple. We all know our ABC ‘s so now you must practice this very simple formula which is ABP. ALWAYS BE PROSPECTING. My father always told me that I should be an excellent physical shape because, like everyone, I was always jumping to conclusion. How many times have...
Read MoreDriving For Dollars – Following the Signs to Great Real Estate Deals
Article by Robert Shemin Driving for dollars. Is this a game show, with the host saying: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. In tonight’s edition, we have…" Seriously, you can make a lot of money at this "game" – my favorite source of finding good deals in real estate. Pick a neighborhood that interests you, e.g., in transition, being fixed up, near a...
Read MoreWhy Goal Setting Doesn’t Work
Article by Robert Shemin In a nutshell, the only way to become truly wealthy is by owning assets. Of course you are the most important asset, closely followed by stocks and bonds, real estate or a business such as a successful network marketing company. While the above mentioned ways to riches are not in any necessary order, the problem is that most people don’t take any path at all. I...
Read MoreFirst Step In Becoming An Investor – Know Thyself
Article by Robert Shemin Shakespeare says, "Know thyself." These words speak true for real estate investors, too. Early in my business, I learned quickly what I am not good at… accounting. I stashed receipts in shoeboxes for the first nine months of the year. The other three months, I tried to figure out what I did the first nine months. That is no way to run a business! Now I...
Read MoreNegotiating: Selling The Seller
Article by Larry Goins A week never goes by that someone doesn’t say to me "how did you find this deal". It is very rare that I "find" a deal. You have to look at a lot of properties and make a lot of offers to buy a property. I always make my first offer over the phone, on the first call. I believe that if your not ashamed of your first offer, its too high. You can...
Read MoreCommon Sense Asset Protection
Article by Larry Goins I wanted to share a few ideas about asset protection to help you on your way to success in your investing career. You don’t have to be rich to start thinking about and implementing asset protection strategies. It is better to start and get in the habit while the amounts are small. This is similar to tithing. Tithing is much easier if you start while the amounts are...
Read MoreBeing Rich Is About More Than Money
Article by Andy Heller Many people think that being rich is about having enough money to do whatever you want. However, these same people miss an IMPORTANT POINT. Having millions of dollars may make you "financially rich". However you will have lived a "poor life", if you were a "slave to money" and did not have adequate time for family, friends, and the many...
Read MoreHow Much Investor Discount is Enough?
Andy Heller and Scott Frank (Founders – Regular Riches Investment System) The spices and seasonings of the gourmet real estate investor Emeril can’t figure out where he made his mistake. He thought he was getting a great deal when he bought a house and got a 10% discount. However, he barely turned a profit on his investment. Julia also is completely stumped. She bought a house with...
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