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Why I passed on two good properties

After a long dry spell, I had a couple wholesalers call me. Both properties would cash flow, both were near my target market, yet I passed on both. They would hurt me more than help me. Its tough to be floating on the ocean surrounded by water. Wait long enough and that salty water starts looking mighty tasty. Take a drink and your demise is only a short time away. Houses are everywhere, just gotta find the ones that help you, not hurt you. These houses simply did not fit into my over...

Good Friends

  The blogging world of real estate is sometimes very small. My wife and I had the pleasure of having dinner with Shae of www.goodfaithinvesting.com. She happened to be in town for a seminar given by Susan Lyons. Its amazing how many ideas can be shared and discussed in two hours. There is nothing more motivating then spending time with people that are making it happen. Shae and her husband certainly fit that category. Oh and by her account the seminar was great and I am kicking m...