Friday, December 20, 2013

2013 Retirement Tax Strategies

As we draw to the end of this year we would do well to consider what we’ve been able to accomplish over the last 12 months.  At the beginning of the year we hosted a little seminar that talked about some of the seriously underused tax strategies that are available to use but we simple don’t know about them.  As part of the ongoing partnership between Strongbrook and RevREI we want to make sure that you have every advantage to build your financial legacy.


As a recap, I’ve reposted this video of the tax seminar.  If anything in this video makes sense to you then be sure to contact us for more information.  This information is about more than reducing your tax bill this year.  We want to help you build a financial legacy that you can pass on to your children and grandchildren.




2013 Retirement Tax Strategies

Friday, December 13, 2013

Look For The Best

Look For The Best

“If you want to get the best out of a person you must look for the best that is in Them.”

- Bernard Haldane



Look For The Best

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Make It Look Easy

Make It Look Easy

“The pro is the person who has all the hassles, obstacles, and disappointing frustrations that everyone else has. yet continues to persist, does the job, and makes it look easy.”

- David Cooper



Make It Look Easy

Monday, December 9, 2013

Use It Or Lose It

Use It or Lose It

“God gives everyone certain attributes, characteristics, talents, and then He says, “If you use what you have I’ll increase it, but if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” Use it or lose it; it’s a law.”

- Charlie “Tremendous” Jones



Use It Or Lose It

Saturday, December 7, 2013

All Day Long

As we’ve been talking to people around the country about investing we’ve run into a few sceptical people. These people want to know the details about the program such as, how much time will be required of me, how much knowledge and training are need to get started, and how much is it going to cost. These are all fair questions and something that one should know before they get started investing in any opportunity. Here are a few of the simple answers:


The time commitment is typically about 10-12 hours over the first four months in order to get started. After that it will require about 1-2 hours per transaction to update information and sign documents, review files and make your investing decisions. Finally, you’ll be expected to spend about 5-10 minutes per month managing the property, depositing rents and writing mortgage checks. It’s possible to find more ways to spend time but that is about all that would actually be required.


You are not expected to become a real estate investing professional before you start investing. In fact, you’ll never be expected to reach that level of expertise. But we have some basic training that we provide to help you become familiar with the markets we are investing in, some basic understanding of how to finance investment properties, and a basic working knowledge of property management. This helps the process go more smoothly for you because you’ll understand what we’re trying to do at each step of the investment process.


The big question is about how much money it will cost. There is an upfront, one-time fee to join Strongbrook and gain access to the investing power team. Then, as you transact business there are the ordinary fees (real estate commissions, loan origination fees, insurance, closing costs, property management costs, etc.) of investing in real estate. At the end of the day we’ve estimated that you’ll spend about $80,000 in real estate costs for every $1,000,000 that you make is collected rents, deposits and equity in your real estate investing portfolio. And if you’re interested, we can even show you our special financing program in which we pay you that $80,000 first. So, would you be willing to pay $80,000 in exchange for $1,000,000!


All Day Long



All Day Long

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Look Ahead And Prepare

Look Ahead and Prepare

“It’s better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.”

- Jacki Joyner-Kersee



Look Ahead And Prepare

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Turn Your 401K Retirement Account Into A High-yielding Retirement Vehicle

401k egg


 


“My friend and client Mark was able to liquidate and leverage his 401(k) successfully. When we were creating his portfolio game plan, we were torn between using his home equity or his 401(k). We decided to use his 401(k) because he was living month-to-month, and refinancing his mortgage would have increased the monthly payment by several hundred dollars. Even though we knew that his new investment cash flow would offset that payment increase, we wanted to make sure he would be safe. He liquidated his 401(k) and bought two investment properties that together generate $650 per month of positive cash flow. Furthermore, those properties will most likely yield him $225,000 net profit within four years.”


This experience of Mark’s was detailed in our book, “The Straight Path to Real Estate Wealth”. Mark’s experience show one example of how Strongbrook has been able to identify and leverage someone’s hidden assets (assets that someone has that are under-performing or not producing a real income).  You can get a free copy of this book on our website by signing up for our weekly newsletter.


To find out about your hidden assets or to find out what other options you may have please request a free game plan at http://revolution.strongbrook.com



Turn Your 401K Retirement Account Into A High-yielding Retirement Vehicle

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Our Children Can Do The Impossible

Our Children Can Do The Impossible

“All parents believe their children can do the impossible. They thought it the minute we were born, and no matter how hard we’ve tried to prove them wrong, they all think it about us now. And the really annoying thing is, they’re probably right”

- Cathy Guisewite


Our Children Can Do The Impossible

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

There's a Problem With Our Retirement Accounts

Our government  and most companies encourage us to save for retirement in 401K’s.  Our tax accountants recommend saving in IRA’s.  And society tells us to pay off our homes so we won’t have a mortgage payment to worry about.  Each of these investment vehicles provides a way for us to save money for our retirement.  But there is a problem inherent with each of these savings vehicles: do any of these actually pay you money on a monthly basis?


Once we hit retirement these vehicles don’t really have the ability to sustain our lifestyle.  We have to start withdrawing money from our IRA’s and 401K’s which reduces their ability to produce.  Our homes, while they don’t have a mortgage, continue to have taxes, insurance payments and utilities expenses to keep them going so they still drain our monetary resources.  Even if these retirement vehicles have increased in value over time they still lack the ability to pay us monthly when we need them, in retirement.


What we need is a vehicle that will go up in value over time but that has the ability to create income that we can use in retirement.  If we don’t find and utilize such a vehicle then our retirement will fall into the sad statistics of those dependent on social security.


Retirement savings jar on white background


 


Fortunately, we have an alternative to the traditional retirement plan.  We can put together a retirement game plan for you that can show you exactly how to get to retirement in the next 5-10 years, starting with your current situation, and creating the assets and income to sustain you through those golden years.  To see the possibilities visit http://revolution.strongbrook.com and click on the “Get your free game plan report”.  It is FREE and there is never any obligation.  It’s just a chance to see the possibilities.


 



There's a Problem With Our Retirement Accounts

Monday, November 18, 2013

Will You Be Relying on Social Security?

Did you know that at age 65, 2 out of 3 people rely on social security for 50% of their income? 1 out of 3 relies on it for 90% and almost 1 out of 4 people relies on Social Security for 100% of their income.


You may be thinking “Too bad for those people but I won’t be one of them.”  Chances are pretty good that 20-30 years ago they were thinking the same thing.  However, no matter how much you want to believe otherwise, odds are pretty good that this could be your future or the future of someone you love.


 


Social Security Stats


Why do you think so many people are dependent on social security?  What did they do wrong to put them in this predicament?



Will You Be Relying on Social Security?

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Take Action - Have An Opportunist Mindset

Dear Optimist, Pessimist and Realist,


While you guys were busy arguing about the glass of water being half-full or half-empty, I came and drank it.


Sincerely, the Opportunist


Our mindset is absolutely critical and will determine whether we will be successful in our lives. The situations that we find ourselves in can be distilled down to a few basic details. But how we interpret those details determines our actions and reactions to those circumstances. The circumstances are neither good or bad, they are simply the facts of our situation.


Chances are good that you live in a structure with four walls, a floor and a roof. That structure has an exact location and a relative value. Inside that structure are an array of furnishings and belongings. Those are the facts. But how we interpret those facts determines so many things. Our structure may be a house, home, trailer, mansion or something else. It may be in a “good” part of town or “bad” part of town or it may not be in town at all. This structure may be “big” or “small” and may be worth a lot of money or not very much money. We may have a lot of possession or a little. Those possession may be worth a lot or a little. But regardless, we begin to interpret and assign personal value to everything.


Based on those interpretations we begin to act in certain way. If we feel that our circumstances are “poor” and everyone else always has better then we will make a decision not to do anything to change our circumstances because there is no hope, we’ll always have less. And if we feel we are “rich” and everyone else has less then we’ll be scared that we’ll lose what we have to others. However, if we can realize that we have what we have and that there are circumstances better than ours and circumstances worse than ours, then we can make a conscious decision and do something about it.


What I’m talking about is not being an optimist and saying the “glass is half full”. It’s not being a pessimist and saying the “glass is half-empty”. It’s not even about being a realist and saying “there is a glass with water in it”. We need to be opportunists and take action, we need to do something about our situation. At some point it is no longer about analyzing the situation but it’s about taking action and doing something about it.


So if you find yourself sitting on your couch thinking “I wish things were better” then it’s time to change your mindset. It’s time to make a decision to do something about it. Be an opportunist and take action, do something about it right now!


Dear Optimist



Take Action - Have An Opportunist Mindset

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Business Grand Opening

We were just introduced to a company which is using a revolutionary system to help us secure our retirement and financial future while serving others. This system resonated so well with us that we just had to get more involved.


Please join us as we kick off this exciting and incredible journey!


We’re celebrating our new business opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments and a company presentation. Register to attend and be automatically entered to win a FREE 3 day 2 night stay in a timeshare resort condo. There will be a SECOND drawing for those in attendance!


You can register at http://RevREI.com/RSVP


Our celebration will be held in the Zions Bank Building (180 N University Ave, Provo) in the Rock Canyon Room (8th Floor). We’ll start at 6:30 pm and end by 8:00 pm.


Please come and support us in our new business venture.


Time is Running Out



Business Grand Opening

He Can't See The Forest For The Trees

Cant See The Forest

Don’t get so caught up in the details that you miss the beauty of the opportunity.



He Can't See The Forest For The Trees

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Monday, November 4, 2013

4 Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate

An article in Investopedia titled “Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate” talks about 4 separate strategies for investing in real estate.  Those 4 ways are:



  1. Simple Rental Real Estate

  2. Real Estate Investment Groups

  3. Real Estate Trading (“Flipping” & “Fixer-uppers”)

  4. Real Estate Investment Trusts


Investment Rental Real Estate


Each of these strategies have potential for investors and each program has it’s inherent strengths and weaknesses.  However, there is a revolutionary way to invest in real estate that can capitalize on the strengths of each of these investment strategies while reducing the inherent risk to all of them.  This strategy in known as the “Strait Path” Real Estate Investing System.  What is even more amazing than the strengths of this system is that it is now available for nearly everyone.  With a personalized game plan we can show you exactly how to take advantage of the investing power of real estate based on your personal circumstances, starting right now.  For your free game plan visit us at Revolution.Strongbrook.com and click “Get Your Free Game Plan Report”.



4 Simple Ways to Invest in Real Estate

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Never Be Idle

Never Be Idle

“Determine never to be idle. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”

- Thomas Jefferson



Never Be Idle

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Enthusiasm for Life

Enthusiasm for Life

“One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life.”

- Edward Butler



Enthusiasm for Life

Difference We Make in the Live of Others

Difference We Make

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”


-Nelson Mandela



Difference We Make in the Live of Others

Friday, October 25, 2013

Rising Each Time We Fall

Rising When We Fall

“The greatest glory lies not in never falling,

but rising every time we fall.”

- Nelson Mandela



Rising Each Time We Fall

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Our Days

Our Days

“We are always complaining that our days are few, and acting as though there would be no end to them.”

- Lucius Annaeus Seneca



Our Days

Monday, October 21, 2013

Chopping the Tree

Chopping the Tree

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

- Abraham Lincoln



Chopping the Tree

Talk Yourself Out of a Problem

megaphone-man

“You can’t talk yourself out of a problem you behave yourself into.”

- Stephen Covey



Talk Yourself Out of a Problem

Friday, October 18, 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Skate to the Puck

Skate to the Puck

“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.”

– Wayne Gretzky



Skate to the Puck

Monday, October 14, 2013

Superior to Circumstance

Superior to Circumstance

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.”

– Bruce Barton



Superior to Circumstance

Friday, October 11, 2013

Dream and Pay the Price

Dream and Pay the Price

“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.”

- Leon Suenens



Dream and Pay the Price

Friday, October 4, 2013

Your Education After School

Study After School

“It is the studying that you do after your school days that really counts. Otherwise, you know only that which everyone else knows.”

- Henry Doherty



Your Education After School

Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Five Profit Centers of the Strait Path System

Every deal that we do in the Strait Path System has 5 areas that make the investment profitable.


1.  Discount Equity – Discount equity is the difference between the purchase price and the market value of the home (or what the home would be able to sell for in the current market).  The Strait Path system requires that any home purchased have at least 15% equity (or more) when the home is purchase.  For example, if a home is worth $200,000 and you purchase it with 15% discount equity you would buy the home at $140,000 and you’ll make $60,000 just on the purchase alone.


 


2.  Cash Flow – Cash flow is the amount of money that is received from the tenant after the expenses and mortgage payment are made.  Each investment transaction must have a positive cash flow to be considered for purchase in the Strait Path system.


 


3.  Down Payment – This is the money a buyer initially pays in the process of purchasing a property.  In the Strait Path system, the buyer starts out as a tenant and their down payment is called “option consideration” and is the money paid for the opportunity to purchase the property at a later date.  This money is non-refundable and averages about $5,000 per house.


 


4.  Appreciation – Appreciation is the increased value of a property over time due to market forces (especially inflation and demand).  This profit center is not guaranteed but if your investment purchase is in a “hot” (appreciating) market then the chances of realizing appreciation on the property is greatly increased.


 


5.  Tax Benefits – Tax benefits are available to every homeowner.  The mortgage interest is tax deductible on every home.  In addition, other operating expenses related to owning investment property are also available.


 


Most investments can count on 1 or 2 of these profit centers.  However, I have not come across any investment system or strategy that takes advantage of all 5 profit centers on each investment.  This makes the Strait Path system stand head and shoulders above any other  investment program.


5 Profit Centers



The Five Profit Centers of the Strait Path System

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Be Better Than Yourself

Be Better Than Yourself

“Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.”

- William Faulkner



Be Better Than Yourself

Monday, September 30, 2013

Win Through Perserverance

Win Through Perserverance

“In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance.”

– H. Jackson Brown



Win Through Perserverance

Friday, September 27, 2013

7 Keys to Finding and Securing the Best Real Estate Investments

Before you start investing there are a few things that you can do to stack the cards in your favor, so to speak.  If you are prepared you have a much better chance of securing the winning offer on a fabulous deal.  But if you’re missing a vital part you could lose the whole deal.


The 7 keys to finding and securing the best real estate investments are:



  1. Be prepared to purchase before you start looking

  2. Avoid competition from investors by staying away from common arenas such as short sales and foreclosures, and instead, look for properties solely on the Multiple Listing Service.

  3. Leverage the time and resources of realtors by having them find deals for you.

  4. Purchase only single-family homes priced at or below the median home price for the area to secure immunity from market volatility.

  5. Purchase only homes in livable condition and that do not require major repairs before you can sell them. Let your tenant make home improvements.

  6. Use the focused search system to identify deals with at least 15 percent equity, and then get them before anyone else. Speed is of the essence.

  7. Eliminate wasted time in the negotiation stage by cutting to the chase and avoiding tedious counteroffers.


(p.39, “The Strait Path to Real Estate Wealth)


By following these seven keys you’ll increase your chances that you’ll get the next deal and you’ll reduce you time and effort in securing the property.


7 Keys to Finding and Securing the Best Real Estate Investments



7 Keys to Finding and Securing the Best Real Estate Investments

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Different From Everyone Else

Different From Everyone

“Don’t be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that’s what makes you different from everyone else.”

- Dave Thomas, Wendy’s founder



Different From Everyone Else

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Never Find Yourself Without A Compass

Without A Compass

“Education is of no value and talent is worthless – unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.”

– Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State



Never Find Yourself Without A Compass

Monday, September 23, 2013

Buy Homes with 15%+ Equity Position

When buying an investment property you want to purchase it with at least a 15% or greater equity position.  This is important for a number of reasons.


First, you make your money in real estate when you buy your investment, not when you sell.  Having 15% equity or more to start ensures that you will have a profitable real estate investment.  Too many people didn’t understand this important aspect of investing and they were counting on the market to appreciate in order to make money.  As a result of this gamble many investor have lost all of their money and have left the real estate game.


Second, having a 15% equity position in your property hedges you against the eventual downturn in the market.  Every market cycles and starting with a large equity position means that even if the market drops you can still sell your investment and make money.  In the strait path system we only anticipate holding property from 2-5 years but even in that short of a timeframe the market can change.  But with a large equity position we can usually sell for a profit or hold onto the property long enough to see the market rise again.


Third, with a 15%+ equity position in an investment property, along with the down payment, guarantees that the property will cash-flow from day 1.  Having a positive cash flow on any investment property is crucial to being profitable and being able to continue buying additional investment properties.  Far too often investors count on tax breaks to “cash-flow” but in reality have a negative cash position in the property.  Even some of the more savvy buyers barely show positive cash flow on an investment in the beginning.  Unfortunately, this low cash flow position counts negatively in their debt to income ratio and actually reduces their ability to invest in future property.  And a solid positive cash flow means that an investor can handle the eventual repair costs associated with investment properties.


Finally, there is something to be said for having a property with equity in it that allows you to sleep at night and not worry about your decision to be a real estate investor.  Equity means options leaving you in control of your real estate investing.  For more information about how to find these incredible deals in any market see my post “Turbo Charge Your Retirement with Investment Grade Real Estate” or visit me on the corporate site at Revolution.Strongbrook.com


Sign 7_15 equity



Buy Homes with 15%+ Equity Position

Men Were Only Willing To Think

Men Were Only Willing To Think

“All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think.”

- Thomas J. Watson


Men Were Only Willing To Think

Friday, September 20, 2013

Accomplish Extraordinary Things

Accomplish Extraordinary Things

“People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. ”

– Sir Edmund Hilary

(First to reach the summit of Mount Everest)


Accomplish Extraordinary Things

Monday, September 16, 2013

Turbo-charge your Retirement with Investment Grade Real Estate

Real Estate Can Create Positive Cash Flow for Life!


We don’t just teach you how to succeed in rental real estate – we do it for you! Our turnkey program averaged 19.8% ROI* last year and has changed rental real estate investing for over 1000 investors so far.


Watch the video to learn what we could do for you!



Click this button to be taken to the Strongbrook Investor Resource Center

Click this button to be taken to the Strongbrook Investor Resource Center




Turbo-charge your Retirement with Investment Grade Real Estate

Equity Builder Program in Action

The Equity Builder Program (EBP) is an amazing tool to help everyone achieve a win-win transaction. The premise behind the EBP is that it works like a rent-to-own (or lease option) but without a specific property to purchase.


The tenant gets an opportunity to build credit toward the purchase of a property while they work through whatever credit issues they need to resolve before buying their home. Imagine, they pay down more principle through this program than if they actually purchased the property!


The owner gets a higher than market rent, has long-term tenants, cash-flow property and an easy to manage property. The tenant must behave in order to get the purchase credit. It makes an average deal a great opportunity!


I have been trying to get a house rented in a traditional fashion for nearly a month. There have been several lookers but no takers. The home is old and needs some updating. We found a family that is struggling with credit issues due to a recent divorce. They are trying to rebuild their lives and need a place to start. They now have a house big enough for the family, building equity, have a home they can eventually purchase and they are thrilled to death. We have a house that would just break even that is now has a positive cash-flow, tenants who proactively want to improve the house and reduces the management headaches of the property. This is truly a win-win situation.



(We advertised this house for rent at $1,050/mo, $1,000 deposit, 1 year contract; we rented it for $1,250/mo, $1,500 deposit, 2 year contract)



Equity Builder Program in Action

Investment Capital is Everywhere

I was brainstorming to find money to get my current project off the ground. Where do you find money that isn’t being utilized and invested to it’s highest and best use? Here are a few ideas that I thought of this morning:
1. savings accounts
2. money market accounts
3. certificate of deposits (cd)
4. stock market accounts/portfolios
5. bonds
6. mutual funds
7. home equity lines of credit (heloc)
8. whole life insurance policies
9. retirement accounts (401k, roth, sep, self-directed ira, etc.)
10. seasoned llc’s (lines of credit)
11. commercial lines of credit
12. bridge loans
13. home-improvement loans
14. “hard” money
15. venture capitalists and angels
16. non-profit organizations (assets=collateral)


The next questions is how to get access to these sources of money. Who has the access?
1. friends
2. neighbors
3. past clients
4. previous/current investors
5. current investment owners
6. business owners (of successful businesses)
7. referrals
8. employees/employer/coworkers


And what do they need to feel secure enough to lend that money?
1. promissory note
2. trust deed
3. great deal (low risk)
4. personal guarantee
5. sufficient return on investment
6. reasonable time-frame (short)
7. control/ownership
8. confidence in your ability to perform



Investment Capital is Everywhere

Standing on Shoulders

Standing on the shoulders of giants

“Help others get ahead. You will always stand taller with someone else on your shoulders. ”

- Bob Moawad



Standing on Shoulders

Friday, September 13, 2013

Gain Strength

Gain Strength

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, “I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” . . . You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt



Gain Strength

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Finding the Right Properties for the Best Returns in Real Estate Investing

When looking for the right property we are not simply looking for the biggest return.  We are looking for the best use of time and resources with the least risk and greatest chance for reward.  To that end we have a very specific set of criteria that we look for in the Strait Path Real Estate Investing system.


 


First, we only invest in single family homes.  We do not invest in condos, townhomes, duplexes, multiplexes, land, etc.  Those real estate vehicles are great and most investors will buy them.  The Strait Path system simply has chosen single family homes because they are the best overall vehicle for this system.


 


Second, we only buy homes priced below the median home price in any given market.  History has shown that the volatility in home values is less in this segment of the market.  The prices don’t jump as fast and they don’t fall as fast either.  But since we’re not dependent on inflation for profit that suits our system just fine.  Also, the greatest demand in any real estate market is for entry level home (up to the median home value).  That means that our investment homes will sell easily and quickly in any market, under any conditions (greatly reducing our investment risks).  Regardless of market ups and downs, the investment purchases stay below the median home value.


 


Third, we only buy homes that are in livable condition.  We stay away from fixer-uppers because they take too much time, too much money and are too much of a risk (what else might be wrong with the home that we haven’t discovered yet).  We are willing to do minor fix-up if the home is in generally good condition.  However, good condition doesn’t mean pretty.  We are willing to buy homes with dated carpet, tile, and cupboards.  This often gives our buyer-tenants the opportunity to improve and personalize the home to meet their individual needs. And most of the tenants that we place in the homes are thrilled with the chance to eventually own their own home and are willing to live in a home that is dated.  Ironically, these dated homes are often the homes with the best cash flow.


 


Before we take time to evaluate any home they must meet our three criteria:


1 – Single Family Home


2 – Priced below the median home value of the area


3 – Home is in livable condition (minor repairs allowed)


By keeping every investment home with these 3 criteria we minimize our risk under any market conditions.


Three Keys to Finding the Best Real Estate Properties


Please stop by and visit http://revolution.strongbrook.com for more information about our revolutionary investing system and how you can take advantage of this tried, tested and proven system of profitable real estate investing.



Finding the Right Properties for the Best Returns in Real Estate Investing

Monday, September 9, 2013

Making a Difference in Lives

Difference in Lives

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

-Nelson Mandela



Making a Difference in Lives

Free Book Details

Your free copy of “The Strait Path to Real Estate Wealth” can be downloaded at:


http://revolution.strongbrook.com/realestate/investor_resource_center_strait_path.html


use the passcode: free


You will have access to the digital copy and the mp3 audio files.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us or comment on this site.


THANK YOU



Free Book Details

There are risks and costs to a plan of action

Risks and Costs

“There are risks and costs to a plan of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.”

- John F. Kennedy



There are risks and costs to a plan of action

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Happiness is not a goal

Football Flying Through Goalpost

“Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt



Happiness is not a goal

Finding real estate by looking in the right place

Finding the right investment property is the trick to becoming a successful real estate investor. Being able to buy right is how to create the profits in any real estate transaction. Knowing where to look becomes a crucial key in any investing system.


Most real estate investors and most real estate instructors teach people to look for real estate investment deals at auctions, short sales, foreclosures, fixer uppers, etc. While these are good places to find distressed real estate (good deals), it also happens to be a place with very high competition. The key to the strait path real estate investing system is to find massive discounts on real estate in an arena with very little competition. To this end, the straight path real estate investing system uses the Multiple Listing Service and real estate agents to find the some of the best deals on single family homes.


Very few investors focus on single-family homes in their investment portfolio which means that the competition for these homes on the Multiple Listing Service is very small. Not every home on the Multiple Listing Service will be an ideal home for investing. However, there are many homes that come on the market everyday that are priced right and ready to be purchased as a real estate investment.


In any market, 90 percent of the homes for sale will be priced in a saleable range. There will be five percent of the homes that will be significantly overpriced and simply will not sell. However, the 5% of the homes will be listed at the bottom of the market and potentially represent a significant discount on that real estate value. This bottom 5% of homes in the target market represent the market segment that we’ll consider purchasing homes from for the strait path real estate investing system. Having a real estate agent who knows and understands how to invest will be able to identify these properties and help you find them quickly.


For more information on how to find these discounted properties on the Multiple Listing Service visit our website at http://revolution.strongbrook.com and go to the “Investor Resource Center” tab to download a free copy of “The Strait Path to Real Estate Wealth” book.

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Finding real estate by looking in the right place

Friday, September 6, 2013

Hello and Welcome to My New Blog

I’m excited about the opportunity to work with Strongbrook Real Estate.  This company has an amazing real estate investing system. Their real estate investment strategies work for everyone from the novice to the most experienced investor. The real estate investing system is called the strait path real estate investing system. In only 7 years this company has helped thousands of investors buy several thousand single family homes throughout the United States. This system is setup to help many many more investors to achieve their goals of financial freedom.


I just became acquainted with Strongbrook in the recent months and started to investigate their system. I’ve been very impressed with the integrity of the company, the simplicity of the real estate investment system, and the owners and operators of this company. The opportunity to begin investing regardless of your situation has meant an opportunity for anyone. Regardless of your financial situation, credit score or bank account, you can begin investing with Strongbrook real estate immediately.


The purpose of this blog is to share my journey investing with Strongbrook Real Estate. It is also designed to share the strait path investing system to anyone who would like to invest with Strongbrook or independently. Is also an opportunity to address questions for investors regardless of their prefered investing system. My background is as an investing real estate agent. I have done investments on various types of properties including single-family homes, multi-unit property, commercial and small residential development.



I hope you will take the time to join me on this adventure and I will look forward to working with you as we invest together to change lives throughout the world.  Please visit us at http://revolution.strongbrook.com.



 




Hello and Welcome to My New Blog