Manifest Real Estate Miracles!

"What We Think, We Become"
-- Buddha

Hello Real Estate Moguls;

In this blog, I would like to go off the deep end a bit. So if you are not willing to open up your mind and go into a different train of thought than what most "normal" people think is rational: STOP READING!

As many of you have read, in addition to being a real estate advisor/investor and journalist, I also have a certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy, therefore, my technique for the acquisition of real estate focuses not only on common sense and sound investing principles, but also incorporates unconventional modalities, such as: visualization, hypnotherapy, and affirmations.

When you say the word "hypnotherapy" people automatically think of a magician placing unsuspecting people into a deep trance and making them quack like a duck in front of a laughing audience. Well, those circus shows are entertaining, but they do not do justice to the beneficial practice of clinical hypnotherapy. In reality, many people have used this natural and holistic technique to improve their lives.

Here are some reasons I know of that people have have utilized hypnotherapy for:

1. Athletes who are trying to improve their game
2. Smokers who are trying to quit their cigarette habit
3. Over-eaters who wish to curb their appetite
4. People trying to overcome phobias, such as fear of flying

Hypnotherapy is a technique that is used to merely evoke a relaxed state of consciousness. A trained hypnotherapist will relax their clients so they can essentially verbally program their subconscious and re-train them to view their obstacles in a different light. Hypnotherapist know that everything in the physical realm begins with a thought, with consciousness. Therefore, we believe if a person can transform their mind, they can also transform their life.

Many times people blame outside forces for their lack of success. But in reality, the biggest obstacle to your success is YOU. You are your worst enemy! We all can be our own executioner, if we are not careful. For example, a person with very little money or no credit may desire to be a real estate investor, but instead they will focus on why they CAN'T become one.

"I'll never own property, it's just too expensive." Or, "I'm never going to be rich, I didn't even finish college."

These are exactly the ideas that run through a person's head as they are on their way to the top. Everyone has negative thoughts. Heck, I'm the queen of negativity! The only reason I have studied so much about positive thinking is because I, myself, have proactively curtailed my negative beast most of my life.

But we have to be careful with how we talk to ourselves because every thought has an impact on your life and the life of those around you. Don't believe me? Then please read the works of Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese scientist and author of the New York Times Bestseller "The Hidden Messages in Water." He has documented proof that molecules in water are affected by thoughts, words, and feelings.

Can we change matter with our thoughts? According to Dr. Emoto's research, ABSOLUTELY!

How does that affect your life and your career as a real estate investor? Listen to what you say to yourself. No matter how intense your desire is, if you don't inject your actions with CERTAINTY, your wants will not materialize.

The Law of Attraction states that "like attracts like." If you are a positive person who desires to invest in real estate, put that energy out there, and inject it with certainty. This universe was designed to meet our every need. If you are clear in what you want, and you focus on it, and work towards that goal consistently, while at the same time you "control" your mind and flush out all negative thoughts, YOU WILL PREVAIL.

When you follow these steps, the universe will AUTOMATICALLY respond. Rabbi Yehuda Berg says in his audio program "True Prosperity: Success without Side Effects" that a person's needs will be met if they are indeed for their highest good. (He also emphasizes that success cannot be for the self alone, it must be shared with others.)

I particularly enjoyed when Rabbi Berg stated that a person's life can change at the drop of a hat. That is amazingly true. (Have you ever heard the song by Don Henley, "New York Minute"? The chorus line is: "In a New York minute, everything can change. ")

That is precisely how life is: The person next to you on the subway could be that angel in disguise that puts that next deal in your lap. The property you're seeking could be just around the corner on the verge of being put on the market by a motivated seller. That $15,000 check could be just one phone call away!

You get the point. We live in a magical, mystical world. The problem is when we grow up, we forget how truly magical creation really is. We have to remind ourselves that we live in a realm that can be manipulated by our consciousness; it can be molded into what we wish it to be.

In the New Testament, Jesus preached for us to remain childlike. I feel that this statement was not meant to keep us covered in a blanket of ignorance and naiveness, but instead, it was intended for us to see the world for what it truly is: a magical place where dreams do indeed come true, even if you're over the age of 10!

I urge you to be of right thoughts, connect to the realm of miracles, manifest what you want by seeing it everyday, work with joy, remain tenacious, share your gifts with the ones who need it most, and you will achieve more prosperity in real estate than what you ever thought possible!

Happy Holidays,
Linda

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Find Motivated Sellers

Hello Real Estate Moguls;

Thank you for reading this week's blog on how to find motivated sellers. As a real estate agent and investor, I know that motivated sellers create great opportunities for buyers. I think I know a thing or two about finding motivated sellers. Why? Because I, myself, have been a motivated seller!

A few years ago, I was trying to "unload" a property. (I hate to say it like that, but that's what it was for me.) The building needed a new roof, new paint, new carpet, new fixtures, new everything! It needed total updating. In fact, it needed so much work that in order for me to repair the property, I would have to evict all the tenants. I knew it had to be done, but I just didn't want to do it; they were long-term tenants. Plus, I saw the market changing. Anyway, I was a very MOTIVATED SELLER I wanted to take some cash and also roll some over and do a partial 1031 exchange. (Did you know you can do that?)

Besides having been a motivated seller myself, I've also benefited greatly from finding motivated sellers. Motivated sellers can present the best opportunities of all: foreclosures, seller-carry-back deals, and probates are the best. I've done them personally and they are very possible deals to do even in a California market.

Here are some reasons sellers become motivated:
1. Divorce
2. Money Woes
3. Stagnant market
4. Illness/Death
5. Dilapidation
6. Moving
7. Natural disaster

8. Fear

So how do you find motivated sellers? Here are some ideas.

1. Deals on Wheels: Want to find your next fix-n-flip property? Then put together a standard "I want to buy your property AS IS" letter and drive around your target area. When you see a total disaster of a home, leave it on their doorstep -- it's illegal to slip it in their mailbox. Because the home may be tenant-occupied, it's also a good idea to write down the address to verify where the owner lives through public records, which are available at your local county assessor's office -- sometimes you can find the info online!

2. Mailing for Money: Many successful investors simply send out mailers diligently to snatch their next motivated seller. Make the mailers simple, forget sophistication. Just get to the point: "I want to buy your property AS IS. Call me!!" I actually received one of these mailers right after I finished attending a seminar that told me to do the same thing. I called and asked the gentlemen who he was. He was an investor. I asked him if it worked and he said, "That's how I get all my deals!"

3. Classifieds Bring Cash: Many seminars teach investors to place ads that read: "I BUY HOMES FOR CASH $$$ - QUICK ESCROW." I've never done this personally, but because of my media background, I'm all for advertising. I think it does work if you do it consistently. I recommend trying it for at least four weeks to see what results you get. Place your chips on the classifieds, they work great and are more affordable than display ads.

4. Study Statistics: Real estate is like fashion; it is based on cycles. Sometimes markets are up, sometimes they're down. Sometimes hemlines are up, sometimes their down. This technique requires more sophistication than the rest. But research is the key to all wise investments, whether it be real estate or securities. Reading about real estate in daily papers, trade magazines, and news websites IS A MUST. Don't fully trust what is on the printed paper, but stay abreast of trends to find out what the crowd is doing. Then determine your own path.

5. Low-ball LOIs: A buyer doesn't have to go through a real estate agent and submit an 8-page, state-approved contract in order to see if a seller will take his offer. Any person who is interested in a property can submit a Letter Of Intent (you can find and purchase one online). This simple one-page letter of interest can be sent directly to the listing agent or seller. If they are interested in the price and terms, then they can deal with you or you can deal directly with their listing agent. You can also hire any agent of your choice to represent you.

I've hoped these tips have helped any would-be real estate investor reading this blog. Remember: finding motivated sellers is a numbers game, so the more potential sellers you reach, the greater your success will be.

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May you prosper in real estate,
Linda

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