Live & Flip

Best Laid Plans

I had this grand plan of getting all my new leads prepped and mailed out by Sunday. It was not to happen. Work decided to call me every half hour to hour from 10pm till 2am Saturday night and call me in for a full work day on Sunday starting at 6am. Reason #342 to keep at it and take massive action. I got everything copied into my tracking sheets. Its just a matter of looking of the decedents and determining whether they have real property. The number of letters per probate filing is sma...

Self-Analysis part 1

I have listened to the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill 3 times now and I'm about to start reading it. This book is a must for every investor and should be a stable in any business library. One topic mentioned in the book is an annual self analysis. I feel this is important and I am about to do my first true self analysis. Kinda scary to think I have spent nearly 1/3 of a century on this planet and never once stopped to take a true accounting of myself. 2010 is a golden year for ...

Short Update

Its amazing how life can get hectic.  Ive been accomplishing quite a bit lately, but never as much as I want too.  Seems like the to do list grows faster then the accomplished list.  Ah well.  I will add an 09 review and my goals for 2010 soon.  I think this is very important to do every year. I'm still getting letters in.  I've got a way to go to catch up to Scott's 150+  I'm at a mere 26.   So be it.  Its always good to shoot for the stars.  I was finally able to get a list for Denver count...

Clearly Defined Goals

 Its time to start practicing what I preach. I have had goals, but never clearly defined with definitive time tables. I will fix that today. Clearly Defined Goals to be read 2x per day. Goal:  I will be self employed in 18 months time on April 1st 2011. Why:  -Devote my time to my fiancé, my dog, and my future family-To dictate my time-Pursue financial freedom-Prove myself to myself-Continue my streak of completing 100% of what I truly set my mind to. How:-I will accumulate $50,000 in liqui...

Lots going on

I'm failing a bit at my goal for one blog post a week.  I really just need to set time aside each week.  Lately my time management has not been great.  SO I have to resort to an  update again.My rental is still vacant, but I have a section 8 tenant that is approved and nearly ready to move in.  This is a little property and my new property manager handles plenty of sec 8 tenants.Speaking of property manager, they have taken quite a headache and time sink off my shoulders already.  I estimate I s...

Snowstorms and Property Management

This is just a quick update on what is happening. On my rental that had the water leak, I had another issue.  A 30+ year old Russian olive tree couldn't take the weight off a recent very wet snow storm.  The whole tree fell over.  It appeared to be rotted near the center of the trunk.  I have spent my evenings doing tree removal.  It has taken 3 trips so far and I have removed about 2/3 of the tree.  I went out and bought an electric chainsaw.  Don't laugh, that little 3 Hp bugger has gone th...

Playin in the Dirt

Now that springtime is upon us I can't help but play in the yard.  Yard work drives me.  Inside the house is ok, but my time is best spent in the yard.  In my backyard I have two cloths line poles that are likely original.  There is also a concrete path that follows the lines.  The layout is similar to most homes in the area.  Since I have a modern dryer in the house, there is no need for the line.  If I ever had to dry closes outside, I have string and a tree.  One pole is near the house and wi...

Progress Report 4/2

I thought now would be a good time to check up on what I have accomplished and take a look at where I am headed. My own home. -I contacted a buyers agent.  Found a house (3/1) in an older neighborhood.  I picked up the house for 90k with a VA loan.  Current market value is 125k.  -Minor repairs throughout.  Replaced the locks.  Bringing the lawn back to life.  It looks pretty good actually. -Security system. -Replaced the original furnace circa 1954. -New gate.  Slightl...

Beer and Pancakes

I'm taking a page from Kendric's blog www.livelearninvest.com and taking a moment to talk life.  This last weekend I went to Scottsdale, Arizona on a "Business" trip.  Really its gathering of very motivated business folks from around the nation.  These folks come from a excellent forum called The Fastlane to Millions.  Don't let the name full you.  Its not a get rich quick site, but a group of folks who employ business techniques to provide themselves the ability to live life to the fullest. ...