You Take Weekends Off? I Love You.
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I LOVE that most people don’t work on weekends.
Less people emailing, calling, texting, Skyping, Tweeting, and swinging by my office (Starbucks) usually leads to far greater productivity.
My weekends are usually spent in education & contemplation. Reading, planning, envisioning.
Right-brained tasks, rather than left-brained tasks. Working ON the business, rather than IN the business.
Without distraction, the mind …
Your Company: ZERO to Superbowl-Bound in 3 Steps
What makes an NFL football dynasty?
In other words, what makes a team a perennial Superbowl champion?
In the last few days, Ive been thinking about this & drawing a lot of parallels to my business.
One of the fundamental keys, Ive realized, is simply architecting the right team.
In his book Good to Great, Jim Collins discusses the …
Spend a Day with “The Diamond”
Spend a Day with The Diamond
A lot of people aren’t sure what the a day in the life of a real estate investor consists of…people ask me all the time if I look at property everyday or if I am always on the phone or if I am in my car all day driving all over the place and my answer…it’s none of those. So to answer the questions of those who are interested, I simply say to come and spend a day with me. Watch what it is that I do during the course of a day in the world of creative real estate. Maybe that will help some of you take the needed steps to free yourself from a nagging job or a miserable life of doing something that you don’t want to be doing in the first place.
But don’t be surprised if what we do during most of the day has little to do with real estate. Maybe you’ll see me make a few decisions and delegate a few tasks via email but depending on what I have going on, you may not see a lot of real estate jargon or property talk going on. In fact, my phone really does not ring as much as many people you may know. I’m not available 24/7 like so many others say they are and my life is not stressful or dictated by the ebb and flow of “the market.” However, I’ve set up systems so that my business goes on 24/7 regardless if I’m working it or not. It’s about working on your business instead of in your business. I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man.
By the way, what is this mythical creature called “the market.” It sounds more like some sort of jargon or excuse that I’m supposed to understand or relate to. It must be the fact that I don’t watch TV because I don’t really know what you’re talking about. You know, if one more person tells me that they have a slow business because of “the market,” I’m going to correct them and say “No, you have a slow business because of YOU. You are the reason that your business is slow, you are the reason that you are always complaining and you are the reason for your own reality.” Ah, what a breath of fresh air. Somebody stillspeak the truth. They try to talk some sense in him, 30 minutes later see there’s no convincing him. What more could you ask for? And the truth is that you can also change your current reality. Once you take accountability for your own results, there is a freedom that comes from that. But to do that, you’re probably going to have to do some things differently than what you are doing right now. It’s not harder, just different. Embrace change.
So my offer stands, drop me an email and we’ll set up a day. You can pick my brain as long as you pick up the tab on my 20 minute massage from the Massage Mob over at the mall. Yes, I will give in…and make some time to talk about real estate and maybe you can even force me to show you a property I have under contract. It will give me another topic to write my next article on. Until then….Diamond life goes on…and on…and on…like that Energizer bunny.
The real estate market is in a slump, and experts are predicting that this will continue through the rest of the year with only a slow recovery in 2010. The new government is trying to accelerate that process, and seeking to restore value to the housing which many people own.
The cautious will stand back and see how it all shakes out over the coming years. Fervently hoping that their own homes will not become worthless, they warily watch the unfolding of events in a helpless state of disbelief. When the market recovers, and the house prices return to a normal relationship with average incomes, they will congratulate themselves that they were able to hang on.
Meanwhile, those who seized the opportunity and studied the process of real estate investment, including short sales and lease options, will be steadily building their portfolio and accumulating wealth so that the recovery in the housing market will see them positioned as millionaires and able to suit themselves with regard to where they live and how much they work.
Both groups will feel that they have survived the housing crisis, and may congratulate themselves that they lived through the worst financial crisis for 80 years and emerged on the other side. The cautious will think that they did okay, but the real estate investors will know that they did very well.
As you are smart enough to be reading this, you already know how to separate yourself from the also-rans. Money flows to those who do something, and seeps away from those who just think about it, and that is a natural law in every aspect of life. The fear of making mistakes affects us all, and is only overcome by accepting that to make a mistake is a very positive lesson, and advances our knowledge and experience in the direction we are taking, bringing us closer to our goals. The person who wins is the person who has tried just one more time than he has failed. Make a plan, set your sights, and start working towards your success.
David Oswald to Speak Thursday February 28 at 7 PM
Press Release - February 28
FORECLOSURE AND SHORT SALE SEMINAR -LEARN DIRECTLY FROM THE DIAMOND
The Diamond is back at it again…
Edison, NJ - David “The Diamond” Oswald, Founder of Rivers of Income LLC in association with the Premier Networking Group will be conducting a foreclosure and short sale seminar on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 7 PM to 10 PMat the Hilton Garden Inn in the Raritan Center. The official address for the hotelis 50 Raritan Center Parkway in Edison, NJ 08837. The number to the hotel for directions is 732-225-0900.
During this free seminar which includes a tremendous buffet afterwards (also free of charge), Oswald will be discussing everything from where to find these foreclosures to how to go about purchasing them with little, if any money out of your own pocket. In addition, Oswald will tell his personal story on how he got involved in the real estate investment business and what you can do to work directly with him! He’ll even show you actual checks! As mentioned previously, Oswald is on a quest to train an enormous number of people and create financial freedom for a wealth of individuals and your opportunity begins with this seminar! TAKE ACTION NOW!
In addition to being an investor and public speaker, Oswald offers a mentorship program to teach others how to get involved in real estate on a part time basis with little or no money. Local investors who have gotten involved in his mentorship have already benefitted from the business systems that allow them to focus on putting properties under contract and not worry about dealing with banks and marketing. This event will lead into a full day workshop on short sales on Saturday, March 1 in Somerset, NJ.
There have already been over 50 people to RSVP already through the promoter, so go to the below link and register right away to get your real estate investment career started right now!
RSVP at: http://realestate.meetup.com/999/
See pictures from our first event: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=e6zpgi2.9c4v4vmi&Uy=-q5oy02&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&UV=943190393529_483036465306
“Opportunities aren’t missed, they are just taken by others.”
David “The Diamond” to Host 2 Full Days of Short Sale Mania THIS WEEKEND!!!
For Immediate Release
“THE DIAMOND” TO HOST 2 DAY SEMINAR THIS WEEKEND - APRIL 19 AND 20th - TWO FULL DAYS OF ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SUCCEED IN SHORT SALES!!!
Become an expert in short sales TODAY!
Real estate investors, those who want to get started and industry professionals…
Somerset, NJ - David “The Diamond” Oswald, Founder of Rivers of Income LLC will be conducting a short sale extravaganza seminar this upcoming Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMand April 20 from 12 noon until 6:30 PM at the The Ramada Inn, right off of exit 12 on Rte. 287. The official address for the hotelis 60 Cottontail Lane in Somerset, NJ 08873. The number to the hotel for directions is 732-560-9880.
On the First Day, Oswald and 4 other guest speakers will be discussing everything you need to know to get started in the business of short sales. In addition, there will be topics discussed such as how to get your buyers the money they need through financing (using hard money and other programs), negotiating your deals the RIGHT WAY, strategies to influence the BPO and all the new information needed to keep up in the world of short sales.
In addition to being an investor and public speaker, Oswald offers a one on one mentorship program to teach others how to get involved in real estate on a part time basis with little or no money. Local investors who have gotten involved in his mentorship have already benefited from the business systems that allow them to focus on putting properties under contract and not worry about dealing with banks and marketing.
On Day 2, Oswald will be hosting “Salesmanship, Scripting and the Short Sale,” a class which complements the first day and will concentrate on the art of communicating with everyone in the short sale process. This class is THE MISSING LINK for most people out there who just can’t get over the hump of closing a deal. You see, many of the students who get into the business of becoming short sale and foreclosure investors find that one roadblock in particular continually seems to stretch them….and that roadblock is dealing with all the parties involved in any transaction. And not only dealing with them but also having them see your situation for what it is and agreeing that your solution is the right one.
That’s why this is an art. An art that you MUST LEARN. How you present a situation will determine as to whether or not it happens. Do you believe that? If not, you should. Questions like, how can you tell if they are really motivated or just pulling your chain? When should I go out to the house and when should I just handle an issue over the phone? The biggest one I get is “How should I answer that question?” This might be in response to a spouse who has said that he or she needs to talk to his or her significant other before moving forward. Or how do you respond to a question that you really don’t know the answer to without stopping the forward progress of a phone call or a closing? Or better yet, what if there is a question that really does not have a yes’ or no’ answer to it. How do you respond to that and still get it going FORWARD. Not at pause, not at “let me get back to you” but FORWARD.
Many of the students have said, “Dave, you seem to handle these situations as if you’ve been prepared weeks in advance for the question, how do you do that?” Well, the answer is that I understand the fundamentals of this game called communication. I understand that there is a RIGHT TIME for everything. The RIGHT TIME to listen, the RIGHT TIME to educate, the RIGHT TIME to inject HUMOR, the RIGHT TIME to CLOSE…you get the picture. Ladies and Gentlemen, this tool has been the NUMBER 1 thing that I’ve been able to utilize not only in business, real estate and short sales but also in the game of LIFE. Just as you are a student RIGHT NOW, I have been a student of this topic before, I’ve worked it, practiced it and made it a part of my life and now I AM WILLING TO TEACH IT TO YOU…but only under certain conditions. You must come ready, willing and with an open mind and willing to practice something that at first will seem a little counter intuitive and strange. But trust your fearless leader, I will take you there.
If you’ve already registered for “SHORT THAT SALE” on April 19 and you want to add “Salesmanship, Scripting and the Short Sale” call Jill now at 207-838-1010. If you’ve already participated in “SHORT THAT SALE” in the past and you want to only attend “Salesmanship, Scripting and the SHORT SALE,” on Sunday, April 20, then simply call Jill and register for only that class. Do you want to take your investing up another notch? Then be there.
As usual, I have the best price points around and will be offering the entire one day seminar for only $397 (per person) for one day and $697 (per person) for the two day. It doesn’t get any better than this, guys and girls. If you come to me at the end of the seminar and tell me that it was not worth every dime, I will refund your money. It’s that simple.
One more bonus, attend “Salesmanship, Scripting and the Short Sale” on April 20 and you can attend that same class for the next calendar year FREE OF CHARGE, over and over again. It doesn’t get any better than this. The venue will be set up auditorium style with tables, so attendance is limited to the first 25 people. With your attendance, you will received 7 bonuses including a one hundred and twenty page workbook, all the contracts needed for success and David’s ebook, “101 Ways to Outsource Your Life and Business.” RSVP NOW to Jill at 207-838-1010. It’s Your World, Your Way!
Go BIG or Go Home.. Life Lessons from Big Waves
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I recently had one of the best surf sessions I’ve had in a LONG time. By “best” I mean most satisfying… stoke-inducing… I don’t know. If you haven’t surfed, it’s hard to translate the feeling.
Just think of what activity turns you on the most & think of the BEST session you’ve ever had of that …
Real Estate Short Sale
What do you do if you have some money that you want to invest in real estate, or you know that you have good credit and would be able to get a loan on an investment property, but you really don’t want to pay the usual asking price for a house in the current housing environment? There is a way that you can buy a house for less than the usual price, but without being involved with a foreclosure auction, which can have drawbacks. After all, we have all heard about foreclosures where the house is trashed by the angry ex-owner on being evicted, and an auction on the courthouse steps can be intimidating, not to mention the problem that you have to pay up in cash immediately.
The alternative to buying at foreclosure if you want to buy a house at a bargain price is called a short sale, and it happens at the pre-foreclosure stage, before the owners have been thrown out. If you do not know much about the process, it can be very helpful to find a mentor to walk you through it once or twice. When someone asks me what I do for a living, I simply say that I am a communicator. I communicate through a variety of different means including the telephone with homeowners, through face to face conversations with students in my mentorship program, through conversations in a group setting at my seminars and even to all of you through the written word - my blogs and articles being an example of this. Yes, I am in the business of real estate as an investor and also in the business of marketing myself and my properties but more importantly, I am in the business of talking with other people and talking to myself. Yes, we actually communicate with ourselves (more on that in a minute). How well I communicate with myself and with others has a big impact on everything from the money I make to my personal peace of mind to even the value of my time. I don’t want to get too deep on you here with this article but this is what goes through my mind on a daily basis before I make any key decisions. The way in which I communicate to myself determines whether or not I actually complete (or even start) the dreams that are in my mind. See, I can take the thoughts that I have and daydream for part of an afternoon or I can take those same thoughts, put them on paper, put a timeline for achieving them and then physically bring them to reality. To me, there is no greater thrill than that. To look back at something that you’ve done that at one time was a mere thought is a lot of fun. At one time, this particular article was a bunch of interrelated thoughts that I had during the better part of this morning. So I sat down and created some organization to those thoughts and I’m now bringing it to light and putting them on paper. This short article may also lead to a series of other articles, which in turn may lead to an ebook, which in turn could lead to an entire seminar. You see, I currently mentor students in the area of short sales. However, once you understand the short sales process and most of the details that go along with it, the process has very little to do with knowing more and more about short sales. Instead, the process is now about replicating it over and over which will consistently lead to more checks. But to replicate the process, it has more to do with communicating with a variety of different people involved in the process and little to do with how much you know about short sales or foreclosures. When I say communicating with various people, I mean communicating effectively, not just picking up the phone and checking off a phone call like it was nothing more than just something on a list of things to get done. What I’m talking about is more like the pre-thought that comes before the call, determining what you want your outcome of the call to be, thinking what steps you must do to achieve that outcome and then finally executing it. “But Dave, I know all about how to do that…I’m pretty good on the phone already,” you might say. Well, if that’s the case, why haven’t you ever approached a phone call with me in that manner? Believe me when I tell you, I can sense when someone has thought out what they are explaining to me and when they haven’t. Honestly, I can only think of a few times when I knew the other person on the end of the line had called me with a pre-planned agenda and I respected that person for it. Real recognizes real. I’ve come to the conclusion that most people already think they are good communicators and for that reason, they often ignore how important it really is in getting the job done. Personally, I am always working at getting better at the communication aspect of the business because I don’t consider myself an unbelievable communicator yet. I still believe that I am a work in progress. However, what does that say for someone who believes they’ve already gotten this part of it down cold when in reality they haven’t really even started? You can bring a horse to water but you can’t make them drink it. But what if the horse actually believes it’s already tasted the water when in reality it was their own sweat they were tasting, not the real thing? It may mean that I am going to have a tough job ahead of me as far as the mentoring goes, right? And that’s why my next step in breaking down the short sale process will be to teach the art of communication to the best of my ability. So what does it take to teach the art of communication? It involves a few words like salesmanship, tone, persuasion and influence. First I need humble individuals who know that they lack greatly in these areas. It’s okay even if you can’t talk yourself out of a wet paper bag. As long as you know that going into it, it’s a starting point. Also, we need to get into your current belief systems and what it is you believe about yourself and the world around you…you may just find out that (gasp!) YOU are the reason for your own success or lack of it. You may get to the point where you actually have to look in the mirror and take accountability for your own situation. This may be one of the toughest things we have to do. It’s something that is tough for me to do…but I do it. Realize that it’s ME that is the problem. Not the marketing or the market or the general public or the news or anything. It’s how I’ve responded to and handled the situation at hand. This is just the tip of the iceberg. This subject goes on and to be honest, I’ve already create the pieces to a new seminar and have earmarked the individuals who can make it a reality for me. The question that I have for you….yes, YOU, is whether or not this topic is of interest to YOU. In other words, does it ring true that what I’ve just touched on in this article is the missing piece to your particular business….whether real estate or something totally different. Am I making sense or am I just out of my mind? Or is it both? Maybe I’m way off base. It’s okay, I have a thick skin and I can handle the truth. But make sure you present a persuasive argument as to why this topic is not the number one reason why most people fail. Hit me with some feedback and let me know if this topic is of interest to you. Maybe one day I’ll take it out of my mind and bring it to a theatre near you. Until then, signing off, your friend The Diamond (or Diamante) in Espanol. It’s Your World, Your Way! R.E. Educational Marathon (3 Events) So What’s Your Opinion? [FREE Video] He just posted a kick butt video on his blog and Brad’s video pulls back the curtains on Its earth shattering stuff and I can’t Leave your comments on his blog and tell him exactly He’s letting people ask their toughest and most Its F.R.E.E consulting. Brad’s video is pure gold. PS- You’ll want to take a pad and pen when you Brad’s system above ties you into massive networks of investors, Nate (Below) is the guy who can help you get started in real estate if you need a well qualified investor to hold your hand and help you do that first deal: If you have absolutely zero experience in real estate or have never done a single deal and don’t have the slightest clue where to begin you need to visit this website now… Yesterday Nate Kennedy opened his Instant Investor Cash System and word is, spots for this program are being snapped up faster than he thought. Nate’s program takes you by the hand and DOES THE WORK FOR YOU to do your first deal. It’s that simple…if you’re struggling, confused, even scared (and don’t want to admit it) - FEAR NO MORE…Nate will MAKE you do your first deal. In fact he guarantees your success. Hop on into Nate’s world if you need a starting point by going here: Lastly: Lou Brown More info… I have made more than 40 sea voyages & numerous land trips, & have gone clear around the globe once I made all those journeys because I could not help myself–made them with rebellion in my heart, & bitterness. Human life is maliciously planned with one principal …
Without distraction, the mind …
The panel will be discussing some of the hottest topics in today’s current real estate market! Be sure to get there by about 6 PM and bring plenty of questions and an open mind. See you there! More info… Without distraction, the mind …
Communication is the Key
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My friend Brad needs your help…
he’d like to get your opinion.
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watch the video. I promise you’ll discover a
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Lou Brown is the trainer’s trainer; Lou shows you how to liquidate houses as fast as you can find them, using the latest cutting edge secrets to take advantage of all the latest Gov’t sponsored programs while weaving them in with his creative real estate methods, so there you have it, three different levels of investing at your finger tips and a lot of complimentary educational content that won’t cost you a dime!
Today’s webinar with Lou.
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You Take Weekends Off? I Love You.
I LOVE that most people don’t work on weekends.
Less people emailing, calling, texting, Skyping, Tweeting, and swinging by my office (Starbucks) usually leads to far greater productivity.
My weekends are usually spent in education & contemplation. Reading, planning, envisioning.
Right-brained tasks, rather than left-brained tasks. Working ON the business, rather than IN the business.
Join David this Wednesday on GSREIA Panel!
You Take Weekends Off? I Love You.
I LOVE that most people don’t work on weekends.
Less people emailing, calling, texting, Skyping, Tweeting, and swinging by my office (Starbucks) usually leads to far greater productivity.
My weekends are usually spent in education & contemplation. Reading, planning, envisioning.
Right-brained tasks, rather than left-brained tasks. Working ON the business, rather than IN the business.
House Bill 1728.. Why Its Death to Your Business and What to Do
The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would severely limit the way you do business as a creative real estate investor and, more importantly, is an inexcusable infringement of the property rights of all Americans.
HR 1728, which you can view in its entirety here, deals with a plethora of mortgage-related issues, mostly around limited …
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