Summer is fully in swing now and we are actively and aggressively taking advantage of all of the opportunities to invest that are out there in the market right now. Buying Foreclosed Properties At Auction Many of you who have listened to us speak recently are aware that we have been working in Las Vegas with a group to purchase bank owned properties at foreclosure auctions. The market in Las Vegas is active and filled with eager buyers for properties in the $250,000 and under range and there are typically over 100 properties per day (yes per day) on the auction block. We connected with a group of real estate agents there who represent several large financial institutions and they are doing the analysis and purchasing at auction for us. We ran them through a pretty extensive screening and due diligence process to determine their track record with their own investments in this market and found that they personally had over $1 million invested and had average returns per property of about 20% with an average turn time of about 90 days. That means 20% on your money turned 4 times per year (every 90 days) for a total return on average of about 80%. Now that got out attention! What We’ve Done So Far So, after doing that due diligence and research, we went to Las Vegas and met the guys, visited their offices, looked at properties they had purchased and went to the auction to check it out. It all checked out as a real business, so we made the decision to invest. On May 13th, 2010, I headed to the bank and got $1,250,000.00 in cashier’s checks and hopped on a plane to Vegas. The next day, I went to the auction and we bought our first property. Since then, we’ve purchased about 12 total properties and have fully invested our $1,250,000.00. Now, on July 7th, we have 1 of those properties in escrow and about 6 more under contract in the process of heading into escrow. Our returns on these properties is running from about 15% on the low side to almost 50% on the high side. We’re projecting an average return of somewhere between 15% – 20% to be realistic. We do believe that we should be able to liquidate all of these properties by August 15th, so that would put us within our 90 day turn target. Extrapolating all this out, it looks like we really will be averaging 15% – 20% per transaction and turning our money about 4 times per year, for a total net return on investment of between 60% and 80% annually. Using Private Money For Real Estate Investing To Leverage Our Position As soon as we complete our initial “proof cycle” we’ll be going out to raise about a total of $25 Million. We already have commitments for a second round of investments of about $3 million for the Las Vegas adventure. We’re not accepting any new funds right now, because we do want to get through the first turn so we have all real numbers from a live investment to share with our private lenders. We’ll be offering them the ability to invest through limited liability companies that average around $1.2 million to $2.4 million, with whoever invests at that particular time being able to participate with 2 – 6 other investors to spread risk over 10 – 20 different properties at a time. While our initial investments have been in Northern California and Nevada, we will also be extending our activities into Phoenix, Arizona soon. Can You Do This? Yes, of course you can! That’s why we’re sharing it with you here now. You can find serious players in your area who are successfully working the auction markets. Just go to the local real estate auction for several auctions in a short period, say one month. Note who the active and consistent buyers are and just strike up a conversation with them. Let them know that you have funding and are looking for someone to take care of the actual buying, fixing up and turning of the properties. Once you have made your connection, check them out by asking for a history of their investment activity and performance. Once you are satisfied that everything is in order, go through a “test” transaction with them for a smaller amount, then after it proves up, gradually invest more. We’ll keep you posted on how we’re doing with this project as it continues to evolve. Related Websites

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Main Street Marketing Machines Review Main Street Marketing Machines Review – Can You Really Make $10,000 – $15,000 Per Month Or Is It Just Another Scam? I received the following e-mail question from someone who asked me just exactly what they would have to do to really make Main Street Marketing Machines work for them and generate $10,000 – $15,000. I wanted to post it up here and show you my answer. This is really what it will take for you to make this work and make you money. There’s a little work involved, no doubt, but because between my bonuses and what MSMM already includes you get a COMPLETE system to make this thing go, the work is really not that hard, not at all technical and can truly be done by anyone who goes through the materials and puts this into practice. Here’s the e-mail and response… —–Original Message—– From: <DELETED FOR PRIVACY> Sent 4/22/2010 10:35:53 AM To: “Roland Frasier” Subject: Re: List Of Businesses That Want To Pay You For Your Help Hi Roland. I met you last year at the Dallas Commercial Paper workshop. I would live to learn how to even make $10,000-$15,000 per month doing this. So many products and so-called gurus selling their stuff. Can you tell me realistcally what it takes to makes this happen??? Sent from my iPhone ————————– My Response Hey Rebecca! How have you been? What’s happening with your commercial real estate investing? Okay, I can actually tell you because I’m doing it myself, and that’s always a good thing to know before you invest in anything. I’m going to go into some detail here, so I hope it’s not more than what you were asking for, but I just want to be sure that you understand exactly what you need to do to really make this work and get what you want from the program if you decide to invest in it.So, let’s start with your question… making $10,000 – $15,000 is totally doable, and here’s exactly what you would need to do to make it happen… 1. Identify some high paying potential client categories that you can market the service to (I’ve already done this so you don’t have to, but think about people who spend a lot on their marketing like attorneys, doctors, plastic surgeons, chiropractors, contractors (painters, plumbers and such), etc.) 2. Use Google’s Adwords Keyword Tool (it’s free and really easy to use) to research the search volume for how many searches for these types of businesses are done on Google each month. (This takes about 20 – 30 minutes) 3. Create a marketing video to get a lead capture site ranked for that niche that you are targeting, say attorneys. (1 hour to create and you’ll need either a Flip or Kodak Zi8 video camera which costs about $200) 4. Submit the video using the Main Street Marketing Machines tools. (This will take about 20 – 30 minutes to do once you’ve gone to the various sites and set up a user name and password. Setting up those accounts (a one time thing) will take you an hour or two if you do it yourself or the MSMM people will do it for you for $97. I set them up myself) 5. Screen capture the results (so you can show them to your prospective clients to prove you can do what you say you can). (This will take 20 – 30 minutes) 6. Shoot your video to pitch your prospects (this will take about 1 hour per market category you want to market to, so say 1 hour to do a pitch video for attorneys). I have a killer pre-done script that you can use for this. 7. Create a sales page (about 1 hour if you work hard on it or less time if you don’t) 8. Send e-mail (send an e-mail to the people in the business of the category that you want to get to hire you. The way you get the leads is to just Google search the keyword you are ranking for, say “San Diego Attorneys” and then go to the top 30 search results, get the e-mails of the people who show up there and then send the e-mails to those people. I can give you the marketing e-mails for this.) 9. Get paid If you go through the materials in the MSMM program (you can do that in about a week if you are focused on it), so that you’re up to speed on how to work Traffic Geyser, I’d say you can very realistically make $10,000 in the first 60 days and then make $10,000 – $15,000 per month after that regularly if you work this 20 hours per week. Of course, you can make a lot more than that, but that would take more effort. I’m so passionate about this product, because I am absolutely certain it works and that the only thing that can hold anyone back from making money with it is just not doing the program. Also, I’m here to answer any questions you have either now or later about this. I’m more than happy to share with you what I’m doing, how I’m using the program and what I’m up to with it. Let me know if I can help or answer anything else. You’re right about all the gurus selling all the stuff. It’s really sad being on the inside and seeing so many of them that are just out to make a buck. I can promise you that Mike Koenigs, the guy behind Main Street Marketing Machines, is truly interested in helping people and that he is not just another guru. He has a killer product and stands behind it and even off the stage, he talks about helping his clients succeed. I don’t promote a ton of products, just the ones I really believe can help people and that I use myself. This is one that I paid full price for and that I use all the time. Better still, it’s one that I’m focusing my attention on right now and over the next several months to use in building my own local search marketing business. Hope that helps and feel free to ask me anything else you like. Cheers, Roland Frasier Main Street Marketing Machines Related Websites

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By Jessica Horn Real Estate Investing You’ve narrowed your list of neighborhoods to the Newlands subdivision. Fantastic!! You’re well ahead of most buyers. Now, it’s time to find an Broker who is a specialist in the neighborhood who can help you. Even if you’ve been through the home buying process before, it’s always a good idea to employ a district expert.. But how do you know which one to decide on? Think about these 5 tips when searching for the top broker who can prevent a lot of inconvenient issues that would have otherwise been avoided by not dealing with someone not familiar with the turf. Talk to Several Realtors The only surefire way to find a a broker that youre comfortable with is to meet with several of them in the district where youre looking to purchase. Make a list of questions to ask them, including their length of time in the industry, their sales record for the last six months and if they are familiar with the district. Take note of their demeanor and if you feel like they are genuinely interested in helping you find the best home for you and your family. Ask for a list of references Agents are professional people too. Don’t take their word for what their area of expertise is. Thats just how it goes in a business. It’s far better to get the opinion of past customers. If they don’t have any, you’ll be better off finding someone who does. Satisfied customers are a strong indicator that you’re making the right choice. Go with your gut Deciding on the best real estate agent can often be a matter of instinct. Do some know more about the area than others? Does one office have a more prominent presence than others in the subdivision? If youre not confident in your decision with a particular broker from your list of options, theres nothing wrong with moving on to the next one on your list. Find neighborhood experts who Pre-screen Homes You’ll save a lot of time if your broker is willing to look at homes in advance for you. Are you looking for a home near area schools? What about a basement? Do you want one? Weeding out the properties that don’t fit your specific needs by previewing them in advance can be a great time saver. How quickly do they return your calls? How promptly an broker follows up with you during your first couple contacts is a strong indicator of how well you’ll be treated in the future. Are you able to get a hold of him/her after-hours? What agent you pick to go with can mean the difference between the best, and the worst of experiences. Don’t take this decision lightly. Following the above useful secrets, and finding the right Realtor should be a breeze. Talk with two or three agents in the Newlands neighborhood, & you should be fine. Just remember – there’s nothing wrong with going with whomever makes you most confident in your decision. After all – this is the most important investment of your life! To search for Homes for sale in Newlands, search Automated Homefinder, LLC – your Colorado Boulder resource. Real Estate hybrid reit Related Websites

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By Alan Brymer Real Estate Investing – So, you need leads. You’ve got property ready to sale, but you need people to take it off y our hands. Now, it’s time to find those who want to buy your property. One of the best resources you can utilize when looking for buyer leads is a real estate agent. Real estate agents have the information you need. If you know the right questions to ask a realtor can be your best friend when it comes to finding leads. 1. Most real estate agents (the good ones at least) already have lists prepared with buyers. The agent has the ability to send out a mass email to her list to get attention for available properties. Get your property to go out in that email and you’ve reached a whole new audience and find more buyer leads. 2. The real estate agent will contact potential buyers. You may have to pay a commission, but this is just another way to get the word out. Listing the property with an agent is one more person, contacting more buyers. 3. Contact real estate agents and ask to be on their lists. Just start contacting one at a time and pretty soon you’ll have a substantial list. Ask to be notified whenever there is a house or property that’s ready for sale. Don’t be afraid to work with a real estate agent to find buyer leads. Realtors deal with active homebuyers and sellers on a daily basis. Although you may already have a branded website to collect leads, this website is about you. A realtor will help get the buyer leads that will learn about you. You may be amazed at the type of resources you can tap into simply for making a few phone calls to local realtors. When you’re willing to work with a real estate agent, you’ll find that you are both working for the same cause. You’ll no longer consider a realtor as competition, but rather as a help. Click Here: http://SilentRealEstateKiller.com — to learn the #1 Thing that will KILL your success as a real estate investor. You’ll receive a FREE ebook on how to overcome this “silent killer” and make more money than ever before! Or, for info on Alan Brymer, go to www.AlanBrymer.com Real Estate real estate make money easy Related Websites

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By Dannie Jensen Real Estate Investing – Real estate investments (like safe high return investments Baltimore for example)  are often termed as low risk investments that can potentially yield good returns. A lot of people think that real estate is an easy business where you don’t really need to do anything. However, the truth is that real estate business does need you to put in some effort (if you really want to make profits out of it). The most important thing is to be able to uncover the real estate for sale that will yield profits. So how do you go looking for real estate for sale? Generally, a lot of people start looking for ‘real estate for sale’ through the internet. And why not, internet is after all the hub of all information. So, you could look for real estate for sale using the search engines on the internet. You could also specify your requirements in search criteria on the real estate sites in order to get very specific results on real estate for sale. You can even view images and video of some of the properties thus reducing the need for personal visits for viewing. So, this is surely a good option for finding real estate for sale. However, not everyone is tech-savvy and there are a lot of people who still take the approach of putting up an ad in the local newspapers. So look for real estate for sale in the local newspapers. In fact, there are some newspapers that are dedicated to just that i.e. real estate for sale. You could even go ahead and put up a ‘wanted’ ad in these newspapers. Sometimes, looking up for real estate for sale in old newspapers (like 1-2 months old) can help you get a good deal (in case the property owner has not been able to sale the property and has become a bit more ‘motivated’ to sell it). MLS i.e. multiple listing service is often termed as one the best ways to look for real estate for sale. These are published by the real estate boards. If you can lay your hands on a MLS book as soon as it is out, you can really expect to get good deals. The key is to act fast. Open houses are another good way of getting the best out of time. You can get to see dozens of ‘real estate for sale’ properties in a very short period of time. And you never know when you might come across a property that is real gold. Investor groups are yet another rich source of real estate for sale information. Of course, how can we forget the real estate brokers? Real estate brokers are one the most popular (and sometimes most effective) information resource for real estate for sale. Not only do they provide information about ‘real estate for sale’ but also assist in getting the deal finalized and closed. Besides that, you can also get very good deals through public auctions, bank foreclosures, FHA and VA foreclosures and distress sales. Read about types of terriers, yorkie chihuahua and other information at the Small Breed Dogs website. Real Estate how to find note pools Related Websites

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