I need a Notes Seminar and Commercial Seminar

[Randal McLeaird]

Hello all,

I just read a couple Dave Lindahl books and I'm ready for apartments...well...not really. I want to go to some seminars on CRE so I can better understand how to analyze a commercial deal and also learn the best way to speak to the owners. SO, if anyone knows of any semiars coming up, or a great person to go see, please help me out. I'm not afraid of books so any books that deal with the two things I mentioned above would be ideal.

Also, I'm still looking to learn more about notes and how to package up some of the ones I have and sell them. If not package, at least sell them. I read a couple books and had some really old info given to me by our local investor club but I think a lot has changed in the note world since this stuff I have was written. It's Donna Bauer's stuff. SO, if you know any up-to-date books or seminars for this, I'd appreciate a heads up.

All the best

[Randal McLeaird]

Thanks for the reply. I'm talking about buying multi-family propeties. 50+ units. Locally to start with. Analyzing the numbers and understanding the value compared to the risks. how to mitigate those risks and so on.

I would like to think I'm asking these questions to avoid the 'lucky' guess investment.

Anyway, I know you were just making a point. However, your reply comes off as if you're annoyed with my question. You don't need to reply if thats the case.

I realize the need to understand the local market and the local government, the population trends and all the other items you listed. Its one thing to see those numbers, it's a different thing to understand how they will directly relate to the proposed investment. I want to understand that relationship. I want someone who understands that relationship to teach it to me in the fastest way possible so I don't spend a long time trying to figure it out on my own.

I have a formal education in political economy. I'm looking for a link between that and investing. The very reason for my post was to figure out a way to continue my education. So, if you can offer any direct advice to that matter I'd appreciate it. If not, someone else probably can.

have a good one