I understand Im new here but Im a little seasoned in aquiring info and I am curious in why noone ,or I should say very few fill any info out in their profiles .How are we to network if we’re playing cat and mouse trying to find professionals in our area or areas we want to work in
I new too & wondered the same thing
In in Prescott AZ
Im in NorthEastern PA, trying to relocate to NC.
campbellgroup,
Glad to meet you.
A question for you, if someone did post their contact info, how would you know if they are a professional or what due diligence would you do to find out?
Here is an example of what happened to some posters who acted on contact info…
http://www.reiclub.com/forums/index.php?board=26;action=display;threadid=11545 and probably many more who did not own up to what happened to them when a similiar occurance happened.
So tell me how you will know who to trust?
John $Cash$ Locke
Hi everyone thanks for the response and Im looking forward to talking investing with you all as there is a world of great minds here.$CASH$ I appreciate your guard but this is a forum for information and I understand it should be taken at face value “THE NET” however we need to start somewhere and just like farming you have to sort through probably a thousand teardowns and - equities before yuo find the diamond in the rough.I believe there are more honest people than dishonest there for if we start to get some geographical locations stated others in the area will hopefully respond and say HEY I LIVE THERE TOO AND THAT GUY/GIRL HAS THEIR HEAD UP THEIR DRAIN PIPE"
campbellgroup,
I did not write the rules on this board, just Moderate to make sure they are adhered to and explained why they are here.
“No Networking - do not post networking, leads, mentors, or partner requests;”
“No “Contact Me” Posts - do not ask to be contacted by email or phone in your post and do not include your email address or phone number in the body of your post.”
However you can go here to do what you are requesting.
Networking Ads
You can advertise anything related to real estate. You can network and ask for referrals here.
http://www.reiclub.com/networking-ads.php
John $Cash$ Locke
My frustration is not being able to net work but trying to limit my time digging for answers , For example -someone poted -" he’s in town , heard the hype, read all the bad reviews lol, just figuered i’d go and see what info he has to offer if anything ( not buying). anyone going ? i’m attending the jan 16 seminar. just curious "
Where is town? I might want to go?
Howdy Campbellgroup:
I have always posted all the info about myself that I can. It may hurt me but I hope it helps others more. I just try to help other avoid some of the mistakes that I have made and I have made some whoppers. Let me know if I can help.
Thanks tedjr,
Im stuck in a rut .I have tried tirelesly to make the give me your piece of junk home for no money down gig to work for several years now and have just not had any luck here in south florida. I do own several properties I have found through wholesalers but the wholesalers have pretty much all left town with the overinflation we are experiencing.I hear Austin is a good place to do business as the cost of living is down and so are the home prices. But I just cant get over how to invest far away and it be worth it with travel and or outside management costs ? Anyone have any ideas?
I used to attend but found the information repetitive .But like I said the area here in south florida is wayyyyyyyyy over priced .The fixeruppers are selling for double what the rents would cover.Thats why Im looking elsewhere.But cant get past the operational costs.
I am located in Sunny South Florida. I live in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Always glad to assist any way possible.
Jon
Thanks JSlack,
Always nice to meet locals
campbellgroup, You are right I usually say in my responses "it depends on where you are” because real estate is local. What works here in Houston won’t work in Florida.
You may find that the information at the REI club is repetitive, because that is what you need to do. There are a lot of inefficiencies in doing new things. I had a good system. I would find a house valued at $85k to $95k selling for $65k. Put down 10% spend about $6k to $10k making it right, renting it out for $950 and making $200 to $300/month every time. I started this deal where I am using 100% financing and my potential went way up (because of no money out of pocket) but my speed of acquisition went way down. I need to learn this new way of acquiring property. The method you are learning at your local club is one that is a known quantity and you may be wise to follow their lead instead of looking for exciting new paths to blaze.
Thanks Bluemoon06,
Im always looking for new ideas but the meetings here really were not offering new ideas.I revisited my process that was working to a point but then no longer worked so that forced me and the others in the area to try something new.I like the idea of 100% financing but what about rent to mortgage ratio?You were making $200-$300 with 90% how has 100% effected your + cashflow?
how has 100% effected your + cashflow?
That is my problem. I don’t want to sacrafice cashflow so I have to find properties that are selling for a deeper discount. It has slowed me down greatly.
Saigon, Vietnam
My profile’s filled out. But even filled out they are vague. They should add type or investing, REI, lending. LAst deal, first deal, etc. More like AOL but without the lustful undertones.
I don’t hide wher I am. (see member name) I have actually even meut up with a few folks I’ve met on here. It’s been a great experience.
I think the whole profile thing should be revamped.
Where should we submit ideas? 
Thats what I was getting at .There are a lot of great ideas and minds here giving outstanding information and even though it may not apply to my area if I knew what area they were talking about I could study that area and compare it to my area and have a better undserstanding of why it doesnt apply to my area.I still dont know where that Russ Whitney thing is.