2 Great Deals, but no buyers...
Wednesday, January 11
RE Report for 1-11-2017It's been 3 months since my last report. The two leads I had didn't amount to anything because I failed to follow up. Yeah, I know. Seriously it's just a matter of picking up the damn phone. Moving on...I've got 2 houses under contract in Memphis right now. I intended t...
Time (almost) wasted
Thursday, October 06
RE Report for 10-06-2016It's been 7 months since my last report. Yes. SEVEN. MONTHS.Since my last post, I wholesaled a deal that I got through one of my websites and then purchased my own personal residence. I then spent 6 months getting moved in, settled, painted, etc. Family time took preced...
Corrective Action Needed!
Tuesday, February 23
RE Report for 02-23-2016It's been 3 weeks since my last report. I know, I shouldn't have neglected you.The yellow letter campaign is generating consistent results. I get 1 call for every 12-15 letters I mail. So here is the current situation::SYMPTOM:: These buyers are NOT motivated.Most calls ...
You can learn a lot from a failed deal
Tuesday, February 02
RE Report for 02-02-2016It's been 8 days since my last report. My very first deal is done, closed, and (most importantly) I got paid. Previously, I mentioned a lead that I got by word of mouth. Nothing ever came of it. I'll be adjusting my definition of 'lead' from now on. I've been sending ou...
How I Made $1,500 in Three Hours, on My First Deal!!
Monday, January 25
I've known, for the last 10-12 years that I wanted to be in real estate in Memphis, TN. The reasons / excuses for not taking so much as my first step for over a decade are many but, I'm trying to keep this short and sweet. After listening to EVERY BiggerPockets podcast, TWICE, I found myself ha...
Time wasted, distractions allowed
Tuesday, January 12
RE Report for 01-12-2016It's been 37 days since my last report. I'm still alive. In my personal life, I have allowed myself many distractions. Hannukah, Christmas, New Year... I did attend a local REIA meeting and made an attempt to mingle. Socializing like that is not my strong suit but, I k...