speedingpenguin 19 Report post Posted November 20, 2010 GO GO GO GO GO! When you're feeling like you're ready to take on the world, DO IT! Don't let that energy slip away!And regardless if this one works out, find more that will! 3 weeks though, what happens after 3 weeks? sounds to me like she should be ready to negotiate with you on the price/terms if she needs someone in by 3 weeks :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted November 21, 2010 The homeowner needs to be realistic. Three weeks is a short time frame, particularly in December. If she is that motivated, the terms need to reflect that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OX6603 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 The homeowner needs to be realistic. Three weeks is a short time frame, particularly in December. If she is that motivated, the terms need to reflect that. I'm thinking Dec 10 she'll have holding costs, so not really a deal breaker. I haven't heard back from her, going to call her tomorrow. In the mean time I booked a meeting w/ a home owner tomorrow, hopefully I can sign him up! That little "non-exclusive" thing is so disarming!!!! They've turned from "This is new, I don't understand...NO!" to "Heck, what do I have to lose?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OX6603 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2011 Well I've been away for a while. My second son was born in Dec, they have tendancy to eat up all of you time. My last meeting with a seller was a total crash and burn but it was a good learning experience. I need to know the agreements like the back of my hand next time. Seller wanted to use "his" agreements (local rei club's) with my clauses added in, wanted me to leave him copies to look over. The place was a glorified cardboard box on a goofy divided lot so I really got more out of it this way and it didn't hurt to walk away. My naked investing career is on hold for now as I focus on my sons, prepare to expand my part time landscaping business, and work my J.O.B. Good Luck to everyone in Naked Investor Land! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedingpenguin 19 Report post Posted February 11, 2011 Congrats on the new kid! Hope to see you around here still Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birtane 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2011 OX6603, Congratulations on your new baby.You seemed so excited and ready to go with your investing. Don't let that energy go away.I'm new too. Haven't done a deal yet but trying my JOB and my every day routine not to kill my enthusiasm.Reading this forum, CA's down to earth manual, emailing at least 10 prospective sellers helps me to stayfocused on what I really want to do. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted February 11, 2011 Congratulations on number two! How's Little Michael doing? Do what you must, but there's no reason to turn your back on what is obviously your interest in real estate. Even the above scenario you described was a valuable one for you. You walked away from the deal wiser for the experience. Step at a time, OX. One step at a time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OX6603 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Well I'm back! Boys are doing great, thanks. Landscaping is winding down and I'm ready to get back into things. I'm working on my script, refining some ideas, and working on a website. Should be bombing craigslist for leads once again in a few days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Welcome back, Ox! Good to hear the crumb crunchers are healthy and wrecking havoc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
