Michael
Screen Name: Big Mike
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Points: 124
Palmdale, California
United States
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About...
Why am I here?
I started this process in December of 2006. I'm excited about moving forward in real estate investing and moving away from my "day job". About a year and a half ago, I started looking for something that would lead out of IT and give me a little more freedom and a lot less stress. I like taking my daughter to Disneyland every year for her birthday, but leaving my work for a week always made me feel like I wasn't being loyal to my boss. I am a loyal person when it comes to business and I always want to do right by my associates. Now, I want something where I'm not trading hours for dollars, I want to work for myself. I've looked into many opportunities and I've seen that real estate is solid no matter what the market.
Just remember one thing about working for someone else -- you will never be paid what you are worth unless you work for yourself.
My Background
I graduated from high school in 1987. I got my associates degree in 1989 and my bachelor's in 2005. I've worked in information technology literally since before I got out of high school.
I have worked for several Fortune 500 companies as well as some lesser know organizations. They have all taught me one thing and that is that no one is ever going to pay you what you are worth.
Pearls of Wisdom
The Declaration of Independence guarantees us "life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Notice it doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. It's up to you to go get it.
You change the world when you use an ARK.
Act of Random Kindness
"Live so you wouldn't be afraid to sell the family parrot to the town gossip."
--Will Rogers
"I believe people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
--Abraham Lincoln
Big Mike's Five Rules for Success
What's the REAL secret to success? It's five simple steps:
1) Like what you do. If you don't like what you do, you won't be motivated to do it.
2) Do your homework. People are often prone to say, "Well, Bob, I guess you're just lucky." Luck has nothing to do with it. Dig, read, look, investigate. Find out what you're customer wants then find a way to give it to him or her.
3) Go beyond your customer's expectations. People always have a certain level of expectation in any given transaction. Always give the customer more than he or she expects. That added touch will stick in their mind when they need your services again.
4) Treat everyone fairly. People are wary and rightfully so. Too many have been taken in by con artists looking to score the big money. They have no regard for their customers. That's a shame because real estate is a referral business and if you mistreat your customers, they'll remember and tell 10 of their closest friends. The Walton Principle (named for Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton) says, "It takes months to gain a customer and seconds to lose one." It is true. It is also true that a customer only tells one friend about a good experience but tells 10 strangers about a bad one.
5) Be honest. Lies have a way of catching up to you. No matter how long ago you told it, a lie will catch you. Lies will cost you customers, friends and even family. No matter how badly you want a sale, shoot straight with the customer. He or she will appreciate your candor and will most likely take that into account when considering your offer.
My Contacts
My Comments
12/15/2011
Have you seen the new classifieds?
We wanted to stop by and introduce ourselves. We're REI Free Classifieds, a new online classifieds dedicated to Investment Property, Commercial Property, Contractor and Home Improvement Services and virtually every industry-related support and professional service. We would love to have your participation and input.
Thanks,
The REI Team
Commercial Property
02/17/2011
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10/17/2008
Hello,
I am happy to have you as a part of our ever growing network! I look forward to looking further into the services you offer and hopefully we can work together in someway in the future!
When you have some time, check out our program. You can use OUR funds to flip Short Sales and REO's. We will only charge 1% of the loan amount due at closing. You keep all the rest of your profit! We call it "Funds for a Day" and we will also show you exactly how to Find the Short Sales, how to Structure them, and Close them. You will not need to use any of your own money to fund the deal, you won't need a hard money lender, and you won't need to use your own credit. No risk on your part! Just those huge profits!
We can also show you how to sell your houses in as little as two weeks for Top Dollar! I look forward to hearing from you! Stay in Touch!
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05/15/2008
Hello!
Very nice to meet you! To your success and happiness!!
10/23/2007
email me for my list of properties. johndskaggs@yahoo.com.
Please get on my buyers list (even if you think you already on it). I am a wholesaler inMemphis TN.
My average rehab property will net you at least $25k (after all expenses). I’ve sold houses where the buyer walked with 40-50k after all expenses, when they sold it.
Please, if you are interested in investment property, send me an email and I will add you to my buyers list.
We can also handle any rehab work you need done here inMemphis
Thank you,
email me for my list of properties. johndskaggs@yahoo.com.
John Skaggs
(901) 212-7246
10/01/2007
California
33 newly constructed homes in the Palm Desert area. The retail value is around $21M, the asking price is 60% of value.
I look forward to talking to you,
Cedric Johnson
retycoon100@yahoo.com
281.438.6278 office
832.207.1486 cell
07/04/2007
06/28/2007
Just wanted to say Hi, and happy researching!
Meme
from South Carolina
06/25/2007
06/22/2007