I have been making calls to my coach every two weeks. In that time, I have gotten MLS access, narrowed my farm area, determined my buying criteria and set my deadline to start making offers. My goal is to make an offer by 5/19. I’d say the coaching has gone well so far. To add to that, one of the coaches I ruled out is now leaving real estate. I wish that coach the best of luck. He did extremely well in real estate and is now pursuing his life’s mission. Good for him. Very reassuring for me as well. I feel relieved I made the right decision.

On the probates. I haven’t mailed a letter or postcard in 6 weeks. I just got a call tonight from a seller with a free and clear home. I think he is tire kicking, but I want to go look at the house anyway. Reason, the house is a 2/1 thats free and clear. He thinks its worth 250k. Not likely. But if I can get him into a price below 200k. We might be able to deal. Yes thats not much room, except for the fact that lots all over this area are being scrapped to build 650k-1.2m homes. Including 3 lots right across the street. Could be some real potential here. Gonna look at it and talk to my coach after. Ya never know.

Another plus. When looking at the MLS, I was following advice given by Drew Downs and Steph Davis. They mentioned to search for zip codes with lots of cash buyers. Turns out three zip codes within walking distance all fit that criteria. Good to know. My farm area is more defined now.

Thats it for now. Rather cut and dry, but like Chris said on Good Faith Investing, become addicted to momentum. Click here to scroll down to his excellent reply to Shae’s blog. Scroll down to the comment by ChrisBuysApartments on May 6th @ 1:48 pm. Read it, print it and believe in it. Its great advice.