11/30/2007
Sorry for slacking off with the posting. I've been busy, busy, busy all week- in a good way.
I'm currently marketing 3 different properties, and I have 10-15 handwritten signs out in the neighborhood of each property. Needless to say, my phone has been ringing off the hook. I found a local sign company (courtesy of my short sale friend), that sells blank signs on the cheap. I bought 100 12x18 signs for under 50 bucks (I think they were 44 cents apiece plus tax). I ordered them in the morning, and went and picked them up just after noon. That pleased me immensely, as I am not big on waiting. In case anyone is interested, the company is Blair Plastics, phone # 813-319-1000. Ask for Bill. Tell him Steph sent you, so maybe I will get a discount on my next order ;0).
Let's see, what else... Oh, I realized that if I am putting out signs in a predominantly Spanish-speaking neighborhood, that it would probably be a good idea to either be able to speak Spanish, or have an interpreter on call. I took 2 years of Spanish in high school, but didn't really retain much. I just know enough to get by. ¿Dónde está mi cerveza?
I'm working on another deal with one of my investor friends that I may be getting under contract tomorrow. As it stands, we are 4k away from a deal (seller wants 99k, we need to get it at 95k). I'll find out tomorrow what the verdict is.
I hate to jinx myself for the millionth time this year, but I'll just go ahead... I really, really, really, think that I've turned a corner. No- really. I think I've finally made it through the hardest part (I hope, I hope, I hope), and things are starting to fall into place. All I know is I am busting my ass to make it happen.
Friday, November 30, 2007
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Awesome Steph. Glad its workin' for you. The one I have been trying not to jinx closed yesterday and funded early this after noon. I made my realtor 5500. Another investor 10K, my seller 45K and just under 23K for myself. Xmas just got a little nicer for my daughter. It was a crazy mixed up deal. I'll put specifics over at REIPlace in the A.M.
Happy for you Steph.
Isn't FL supposed to be circling the crapper? .....thats what I thought!
Jason that is AWESOME!! 23k?? Was it a wholesale deal? Details, details!!
Congrats!
23K? You're kidding me. Good for you, Jason. You are truly an inspiration. I mean, right now, I hate your guts, but the rational side of me realizes you've paid your dues and are doing what it takes--something I need to emulate...
Steph--need an REI-friendly Spanish interpreter? I know someone. We negotiated a few deals (that didn't go through due to seller apathy), but she's an investor herself who understands the game and can maybe help you with things like signs. Send me an e-mail at cjolma AT Gmail DOT com, and I'll send you her information.
Cheers,
C.
Good job Steph! I think you are on a roll, and things will start happening faster for you.
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