When is a broker NOT the middleman?
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I have a broker that I used to purchase our ranch in Texas some 7 years ago. He worked through the complexities of the rural property that the big banks just couldn't fathom ... even during the boom! Acreage over 20, Manufactured Homes, Ag-land, and other details that bank loan officers are just not able to deal with.
Brokers are by definition the "middle man". In this case, I was working with the bank officer till the committee returned a really depressing offer with all kinds of "conditions". Not to be deterred, ... I reached out... continue reading >>
LEVEL TWO, BABY!
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With this Blog I'm going over the level 2 mark on REI. I'll get that coveted "2" below my head-shot on my profile! Admittedly this partly because I learned the points system, however, the incentives are correct: · Network and develop your contacts, · Read the blogs and score them, · Write blogs and Post photos. I've learned a ton from the site and the interaction with you top-notch investors and... continue reading >>ENCOURAGEMENT for a brand new YEAR!
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This blog is to express my praise to God for the year passing, awe for the incredible gift of a brand new year, and challenge to myself and you the reader.
The end of 2008 brings some significant developments in the economy and government!
There is a temptation to become average in our thinking and lazy in our permission of constant media input for information's sake. Akin to staring in a trance at the television at 1AM without actually seeing it ...
Fear tells me that the declining economy and the daily "crisis" reports from housing, finance and... continue reading >>
Encouragement for the E-quadrant Employed
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"You can never earn in the outside world
more than you earn in your own mind."
— Brian Tracy: Personal and business training author, speaker, and consultant
Right now, if you are reading this at work, you are making $10, or $30, or maybe $60 an hour or more. Every minute that ticks by is more money in your pocket — just as it should be. At day's end, you've contributed to your business and have the money to show for it. But let's rewind. Imagine now that every work hour that ticks by has two... continue reading >>
Here we go ...!
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I just joined Real Estate Investor.com yesterday ... and I'm STOKED to find that it's NOT blocked on the firewall at work. I'm passionate about people being able to do social networking at work and enriching their lives and work by being connected inside and outside the normal perception of work. The jury is still out on these Millenial Mindsets, but I predict they will be a positive change agent even bigger than email!
Real Estate Investment has been on my mind and in my personal education for quite a while, but only this year has turned into... continue reading >>
Private Lending - Business Proposal
I would like to create a business proposal for presentation to prospective private lenders. Does anyone know of a good template for such a proposal?
It needs to be something well used and proven to speak the language of a private lender.
I really appreciate any leads or suggestions! - Dan