The Real Deal 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Their doesn't seem to be very much activity on here, Is everybody off doing deals? If so how are your deals going, what types of deals are you doing most of, CA's/short sales/etc? How are you getting most of your deals, direct mail/email/cold calls? Are their any members on here that have not done any deals yet like me, if so how about we start a challenge for ourselves? Maybe post a personal goal that you want to achieve and how you are going to get that first deal? I will go first: I WILL get two properties under contract within 30 days. (maybe thats too much time?) To achieve this goal I will email 10-15 sellers a day. Any comments, questions, input? Please post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason (AL) 1 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 I haven't done anything real estate-wise in a good while.I've been busy with other ventures, but am still consideringjumping back into CAs. I had a few issues from a couple of dealsthat made me question it, but that's another story.I still check in on the forums daily & will post somethingif it's worthwhile and helpful. After all, it's still my favorite Italian-run real estate site on the planet.Who knows, I may even offer mentoring and put out a few audios & DVDs with a well-known guru. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot76180 51 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Who knows, I may even offer mentoring and put out a few audios & DVDs with a well-known guru. ba duum bah! (rim shot) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vballdarin 1 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Well...as for me.....I'm just now recovering from my Dell Computer becoming toast. It's been a very educational winter (I don't have to Caddy too much at the course) and I've spent the time reading, learning, sleeping, and doing the things I don't have time to do from March-October. I now have my iMac and I'm getting ready to start a serious marketing effort within the next 2 weeks. I've pushed my chips into the middle of the table. I'm ALL IN. I've set my goals as to how many mailings, phone calls, emails and other stuff I'll be doing per month. Time for Daddy to start building the bank account. Darin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dionwisn 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 I've got a few SLO's still producing some positive cash flow. Getting CA's here and there. Trying to keep steady deals is hard. You may find a few, but trying to unload them is the other half thats challenging.Think Im going to try hitting a few glasses of yellow tail wine before I do some cold calling Tuesday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Real Deal, board activity mirrors real estate activity, from what I have seen. As the market began taking on water, interest in real estate waned for many investors and wannabe investors. Not only here, but on the other real estate boards around the 'net. It's ironic, because for someone wanting to break into this business, the best time to do so is in a market like this, when sellers are motivated and willing to wheel and deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lhenley 8 Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Some of us come to the board almost everyday, but we just lurk, and rarely post anything. Lynn (FL) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot76180 51 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I've got a few SLO's still producing some positive cash flow. Getting CA's here and there. Trying to keep steady deals is hard. You may find a few, but trying to unload them is the other half thats challenging.Think Im going to try hitting a few glasses of yellow tail wine before I do some cold calling Tuesday morning. I'm more of a Lik-her drinker, but I know that Australia does make good $5 wine such as Yellowtail. You should try Middle Sister wine. $8 at Target. I'm not a wino, but it's effective and I'd put it up against Yellowtail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I've got a few SLO's still producing some positive cash flow. Getting CA's here and there. Trying to keep steady deals is hard. You may find a few, but trying to unload them is the other half thats challenging.Think Im going to try hitting a few glasses of yellow tail wine before I do some cold calling Tuesday morning. I'm more of a Lik-her drinker, but I know that Australia does make good $5 wine such as Yellowtail. You should try Middle Sister wine. $8 at Target. I'm not a wino, but it's effective and I'd put it up against Yellowtail.Better still, contact our boy from Dixie. Jason brews his own 190 proof moonshine in his bathtub. Nothin' beats it for curing the blues and unplugging slow drains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot76180 51 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I've got a few SLO's still producing some positive cash flow. Getting CA's here and there. Trying to keep steady deals is hard. You may find a few, but trying to unload them is the other half thats challenging.Think Im going to try hitting a few glasses of yellow tail wine before I do some cold calling Tuesday morning. I'm more of a Lik-her drinker, but I know that Australia does make good $5 wine such as Yellowtail. You should try Middle Sister wine. $8 at Target. I'm not a wino, but it's effective and I'd put it up against Yellowtail.Better still, contact our boy from Dixie. Jason brews his own 190 proof moonshine in his bathtub. Nothin' beats it for curing the blues and unplugging slow drains. WHAT?! J man! Have you been holding out on us?! I had some homemade stuff down at the cookoff in Terlingua. I was surprised that it was that smooth. Actually, now that I think about it....it was kind of yellow...in a small plastic container...marked off in milliliters....and it was...warm...Like..98.6 degrees.....you don't think that was..naahhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason (AL) 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I've got a few SLO's still producing some positive cash flow. Getting CA's here and there. Trying to keep steady deals is hard. You may find a few, but trying to unload them is the other half thats challenging.Think Im going to try hitting a few glasses of yellow tail wine before I do some cold calling Tuesday morning. I'm more of a Lik-her drinker, but I know that Australia does make good $5 wine such as Yellowtail. You should try Middle Sister wine. $8 at Target. I'm not a wino, but it's effective and I'd put it up against Yellowtail.Better still, contact our boy from Dixie. Jason brews his own 190 proof moonshine in his bathtub. Nothin' beats it for curing the blues and unplugging slow drains. WHAT?! J man! Have you been holding out on us?! I had some homemade stuff down at the cookoff in Terlingua. I was surprised that it was that smooth. Actually, now that I think about it....it was kind of yellow...in a small plastic container...marked off in milliliters....and it was...warm...Like..98.6 degrees.....you don't think that was..naahhh True, indeed.I was a cold calling machine back in the day.A lil' bit o' "liquid confidence" and I was unstoppable. If you & MC would like to partner up with your CA/LO courses, I'd be willing to talk shop. It could be a bonus to your cold calling sections.PM for details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot76180 51 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 I've got a few SLO's still producing some positive cash flow. Getting CA's here and there. Trying to keep steady deals is hard. You may find a few, but trying to unload them is the other half thats challenging.Think Im going to try hitting a few glasses of yellow tail wine before I do some cold calling Tuesday morning. I'm more of a Lik-her drinker, but I know that Australia does make good $5 wine such as Yellowtail. You should try Middle Sister wine. $8 at Target. I'm not a wino, but it's effective and I'd put it up against Yellowtail.Better still, contact our boy from Dixie. Jason brews his own 190 proof moonshine in his bathtub. Nothin' beats it for curing the blues and unplugging slow drains. WHAT?! J man! Have you been holding out on us?! I had some homemade stuff down at the cookoff in Terlingua. I was surprised that it was that smooth. Actually, now that I think about it....it was kind of yellow...in a small plastic container...marked off in milliliters....and it was...warm...Like..98.6 degrees.....you don't think that was..naahhh True, indeed.I was a cold calling machine back in the day.A lil' bit o' "liquid confidence" and I was unstoppable. If you & MC would like to partner up with your CA/LO courses, I'd be willing to talk shop. It could be a bonus to your cold calling sections.PM for details. Yes, perhaps we could bring out mayonnaise jars full of Alabama Wine when we got to the marketing section! I don't really care for MC, but if I change my mind, I'll let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randian 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 WHAT?! J man! Have you been holding out on us?! I had some homemade stuff down at the cookoff in Terlingua.Is the chili there as good as they say? I've been wanting to go for years but it's impossible to find a place to stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot76180 51 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 WHAT?! J man! Have you been holding out on us?! I had some homemade stuff down at the cookoff in Terlingua.Is the chili there as good as they say? I've been wanting to go for years but it's impossible to find a place to stay. I didn't know they had chili there. I'll look for it next time before I pass out. I fly the plane down every year for a guys trip. It's actually really pretty down there in no man's land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randian 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 WHAT?! J man! Have you been holding out on us?! I had some homemade stuff down at the cookoff in Terlingua.Is the chili there as good as they say? I've been wanting to go for years but it's impossible to find a place to stay.I didn't know they had chili there. I'll look for it next time before I pass out. I fly the plane down every year for a guys trip. Oh. I thought when you said you were "down at the cookoff in Terlingua" you were referring to the Chili Appreciation Society International Chili Championship or the Frank X. Tolbert / Wick Fowler World Chili Championships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites