July 02, 2012
I'm back
Wow, it's been a longtime since I last posted. I have purchased two houses and flipped them since my last post, not exactly setting the world on fire. I am in the middle of rehabbing a house now, and looking for another. I have started a new business(actually two but that's a story for a later date) with a close friend of mine. He comes from a very strong and successful business management background and is bringing a fresh new look and drive to investing. More to come on all fronts!
September 17, 2010
The power of "NO"
I don't know about anyone else, but the word "no", or even the idea of someone saying that to me causes me to pause and rethink my motivation. What is it about such a small insignificant word that causes people to give up on their dreams? To change the way we act? What we say? Even how we feel about ourselves. Pushing forward in spite of what we are told by others (or the little voice in our head) is the difference between living your dreams, or living within societies boundaries. I find that procrastination only fuels the voice in my head, only when I look at past successes do I find the courage to continue on my journey. And it is a journey, anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to sell you something. Follow me as I continue on my journey, not just in real estate, but in life.
February 21, 2010
Invest in your future
When I talk to people about what I do, the look I usually see on their face is "why would you do this"? I got into real estate originally to help pay for my childrens college. All four of them! I have a good job, and make a decent living, but to put away enough money to pay for an ever increasing cost of higher education didn't seem possible. That is were real estate investing comes in. I vowed to purchase a house for each one of my children before the age of ten. When the time comes for them to go to college (or what ever else maybe in their future) they will have a house to help pay for it. They can sell it, keep it and keep collecting rent, lease option it, go live in it, you name it. In order to do this and be comfortable about doing it, I had to find an area that was a good rental market ie, stable market, good employment opportunity, population growth, etc. Through research and education, I decided on Kansas City, Missouri. I live in Carnation, Washington, half way across the country from KC! Understand, I am a General Manager of a lumber yard with a extensive background in construction, so not being able to see and control what was happening was very hard for me. To settle those nerves, I developed relationships with a great group of people that I can depend on and trust to take care of my interests. I have real estate agents, contractors, property managers, title/escrow, brokers, everything that I (and my investors) need to make deals go smoothly. My experience in the construction field allows my to talk to the profesionals in a way they understand, and my management skills help me to put the right people in the right positions for a succesful result. Having my investment in another state, you would think, would provide for a lot of sleepless nights. On the contrary, I am able to check in on them (and my investors properties) a couple of times a year, without having to answer the phone in the middle of the night because a sink is clogged. The thing I like most is the houses themselves, they are beautiful. I would compare them to a Queen Ann or Capitol Hill Craftsman style home for those of you who live in Seattle. You don't get to be 70-100 years old if you aren't built well. I have been doing this for a few years now, and I can honetly say I have found my passion. It's not always easy (nothing ever is) or pretty, and there is the occasional sleepless night, but I love it.
Funding
Having used several different avenues to fund my deals, I prefer to use private lenders whenever possible. It ends up being a win win for all parties invloved. I offer 15% interest with the lenders name on the insurance and title, so that they have the security in knowing the money they have invested is secure. If you or someone you know might be interested in becoming a investor, or is interested in developing a passive income, send me a note.
Chad
Chad
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