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FIX AND FLIP PHOENIX, ARIZONA FOLLOW UP DURING HOME REPAIRS

We are very active when it comes to fixing and flipping in the Phoenix, Arizona real estate market. We are bidding on Arizona Trustee Sales on a daily basis. Banks continue to sell off assets every day. It is any given day down at the court house steps. I work with brand new and seasoned investors. I have noticed that I am starting to receive more phone calls from people who are 55 and above to generate cash to keep up with the lifestyle. Wall Street have decreased their assets by more than 30% over the last two years. Please visit my web site for further information at www.960RealEstate.com and feel free to contact me. I am here to serve.

My goal is to have every real estate investor with one property at a time. The first fix and flip for an investor has to be a winner. That means they obtain more time from me since they are relying on my expertise when it comes to fixing and flipping. I am constantly following up with the investor pretty much three to five times per week. There will always be surprises during this process. There are no guarantees once we start improving the property. Here is our current project. We had to treat mold in this one section of the wall due to a water leak. Done! Next, investor made a decision to do carpet and tile throughout the entire house. Next, the investor decided to cut down the tree in front to obtain greater curb appeal when it goes on the market this weekend. We like to be in and out of a house in week. That takes team work to make this happen. We all know time is money.

Then, we list the property for sale once the repairs have been completed. We make sure the house obtains as much exposure as possible both on the Internet and the local community. Homes are still selling in the Phoenix market place. Why? We have too many bank owned and short sale properties on the market. This means the buyers agent does not obtain a fast reponse. Our investors respond to the offers within 24 hours. Also, we have the nicest homes on the block so buyers want to purchase the home. First time home buyers do not have much money to repair a home. We will even purchase appliances if needed to close the deal.

Do you want to learn how to fix and flip? We offer investor training services for brand new investors. Please review our information at www.960realestate.com

HOW DID YOU OBTAIN MY CONTACT INFORMATION? I READ YOUR BLOG.

I was just reflecting on this past year on my blogging experiences. I started my blogging venture last April. It is hard to believe where I am at today because of my ActiveRain Blog. Yes, people really do read your blog. I wrote another blog on NOBDODY WILL READ MY BLOG. I WAS WRONG. One must be dedicated to blogging on a daily basis in order to achieve results. It is not about the points for me at this time. It is about writing about imortant real estate topics that will generate higher results in the Google Search engines.

Why do you participate in all of the AR contests? I enter into the AR contests to show support and to lead by example for other bloggers. Bob has some awesome contests that we can all learn from one another. The last contest on Internet lead conversion was excellent. I was able to read ALL of the posts on this particular subject to improve my processes and procedures. It is a give and take when you are a blogger. One must give more than take when blogging online. Agree?

 Many of you know that I am pretty active on Arizona Trustee Sales. I teach people how to fix and flip homes in the Phoenix, Arizona market. Am I the only one doing it? No! However, I am the only one consistently blogging about my experience in order to gain more Internet exposure. Here is an example of a call that I received on Monday

Caller: Hi, I am looking for Harry. I am interested in purchasing from the Arizona Trustee Sales

Me: Fantastic! I am very excited to assist you in your venture. How did you get my contact information?

Caller: I was searching on Google that led me to your web site. I had to contact you right away.

Me: Great! When are you available to meet so we can create a game plan?

Caller:I can meet this Wedensday

Me: OK-Looking forward to meeting up with you. Thanks for the call.

I was trying to recruit another agent to my Real Estate and Beyond Team. I was sharing this example on how I obtain my clients. He was in disbelief. So, he did not see the light. Grandma would always say "proof is in the pudding." I am eating my pudding up each day.

Please share your success stories with us today!

IF IT SUCH A GREAT DEAL, THEN YOU DO IT? OK I WILL DO THE DEAL PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP

I love the title of this post because I will be writing about my fix and flip project that we started on Friday. How many of you get that question when dealing with real estate investors? They want to know if you are doing the deals. So, I always document my projects from start to finish. I like the escrow check at the end of each project. My mentor told me that selling real estate one can make a good living at it. However, real estate investing can make a better life. So, he was telling me that I had to buy the inventory. Well, I have been hooked ever since the first day on my real estate job.

We closed this deal on December 17, 2009. However, we allowed the current owner to stay in the house "RENT FREE" because of the Holidays. Yes, we are good people. However, we informed her that we will be changing the locks on January 15th. So, I pulled up to the house at 1:30PM to find this lovely mountain in front of the house. OK-this is going to be fun. I instructed the locksmith to open up the house. I always wear my mask when doing these projects. No, I am not going to rob anybody. The mask man proceeds into the house. However, Let,s look at the backyard. Ready?

I just wanted to share the backyard WITH REAL PICTURES. Yes, it is a mess. However, we have a great landscaper on the Real Estate and Beyond Team to make it new without spending a great deal. This is happening all over America folks. I do this each and every week. Last week I found my son a pair of Rollerblades in the garage. My current patio furniture was from a foreclosure.

OK, Let's give you a tour of the inside of the house:

This is going to be a great Phoenix Fix and Flip. Overall, it is just cosmeting work. The house is structurally sound in a great neighborhood.

Yes, the garage was jammed packed. We instructed the owner to ensure the entire house was emptied out so we could start the project on time. So, we informed her to put everything else in the garage. She will be picking up the remainder of her belongings today. Again, one must be very agreeable and stern at the same time. We are paying hard money fees for this project so we have to get this sold.

We were able to finalize our game for this project. We started with some prep work Friday afternoon. I cleaned up the kitchen. The other two guys removed all of the old carpet from the house. They were able to put some of the carpet in their truck to drop off at the dump. Also, we swept all tile areas. It is amazing what can get done in a short amount of time. Again, real estate is a team sport.

I just wanted to share this project with everyone reading this post. Yes, I practice what I preach when it comes to real estate investing. Furthermore, the Real Estate and Beyond Team can assist you in fix and flipping here in the Phoenix real estate market. Please visit us at www.960RealEstate.com.

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STICK TO A REPAIR BUDGET WHEN DOING FIX AND FLIPS PHOENIX

We have been working with real estate investors for the last seven years. It is all about the numbers to an Investor. Phoenix real estate is experiencing another rebirth with homes well below $100k. It is hard not to cash flow a property in Phoenix. So, we work with investors to purchase distressed properties at a great price. Then, we have to rehab the property to prepare it for a rental.

Here are some inexpensive ways to spruce up the rental without spending a lot of money...

• All new electrical switch panels for entire house
• New fans throughout the house
• New light fixtures
• Big mirrors in the bathrooms
• New Doors
• New door handles
• New front door
• Paint entire house including the trim
• Paint interior neutral color
• Paint kitchen cabinets
• Tile the entire floor

It is our job to assist new, and experienced, investors when investing in Phoenix real estate.  I have a General Contractor in the Real Estate and Beyond Network that handles all the work. We see too many people spend way too much money when it comes to fixing up a rental property. Why? It is because they fall in love with the property. This is what gets investors in trouble. Create and stick to a budget.

How Money Is Lost With Investment Properties

1. Too Much Leverage
2. Common Sense
3. Partners
4. Due Dilligence
5. More Education Than Application

 Explained Further...

Real estate has become a top discussion at many dinner tables and water coolers around the country. Everybody equates real estate and riches together. Real estate education is a multibillion dollar industry. However, only 2% of the people that obtain the education will put it into application. Real estate is a team sport. One cannot do this sport on their own based upon my experience.

So, I have developed the Real Estate and Beyond Network so people can just plug into the Network when investing in real estate. I have developed a group of professionals that serve to be in their industry. Please visit my web site at www.DeliaTeam.com to view The Network. Now, there are several ways to lose money in real estate. I would like to go over the following points on ways to lose money if one is not working with a real estate investment expert such as myself.

1. Too much leverage-All the books tell people to use Other People's Money or put down as little as possible. It cost money to use OPM method. If one does not have the proper reserves, then one can easily get into trouble really fast. One needs money to invest in real estate.
2. Common Sense-One must use their common sense when investing in real estate. If it is too good to be true, then listen to the inner voice. I encourage people to ask a lot of questions when it comes to each real estate deal. Too many people are axious when it comes to pulling the trigger. Real estate investing is many times like playing poker or chess. One must be patient and in control at all times.
3. Partners-I see many people lose money because they had the wrong partner. Also, they had no llc formed to have ground rules in place. Pick your partner that you can trust. I would advise to find a parther other than a friend or family member. Do you want to lose a relationship over a bad real estate deal?
4. Due Diligence-Real estate investors do not perform proper due diligence on real estate deals. Many do not perform a home inspection before they purchase a home. Furthermore, they do not have an escrow agent run a title search on the property to see if there are any liens against the property. Investors do not like using real estate agents because they have to pay a commission. However, these are the people calling us to fix a problem.
5. More Education than Application-Many people want to spend money on the education and forget the application part. I have people in my office that have paid $20,000 and up to $50,000 on real estate education. They either have not done a deal or skipped a couple steps in the process when investing in real estate. I would encourage anyone to work with a professional realtor at all times.

Conslusion:

I am sure many of us can relate to the points mentioned above. I would encourage everyone one of us to put our best foot forward and continue to assist people to purchase real estate for their primary and investment needs. We continually need to be the light shining on the darkness. I wish the best for everyone this year during these times. We will overcome this one house at time being sold.

 DOES YOUR REALTOR WORK THE NIGHT SHIFT? PHOENIX, ARIZONA FIX AND FLIP REAL ESTATE

Does your real estate agent work the night shift? Yes, that is me with my headlight on ready to walk an Arizona Trustee Sale at 10:30PM at night while everyone else is in bed. Hey! We all have to go beyond in order to get the best deal for our investor clients. 

I have always believed in hard work. My grandfather instilled that in me at a young age while growing up in Buffalo, New York. I take the same attitude into my real estate business. Clients enjoy working with me because of my skill level, ability to find great deals and at the same time being a real person they can trust in real estate. I want to be your real estate mentor today.

So, we had a blast walking the home with our flashlights on. I was waiting for one of the neighbors to call the police on us. That would of been a great blog. However, we were fine. We were at the house for about an hour looking at each room and creating a game plan to restore the house to market value. It is amazing what you see at night.

Is that a ghost? No, this is my client who met me at the house. She is senior citizen who is fixing and flipping homes with my assistance. If she can do it, then you can do it. She is a blast who possesses a positive attitude about life. She had her flashlight ready to go. I have viewed several houses in the night to obtain a leg up from my competition. I just wanted to share this photo with everyone to show you that she is a real client. There is not make believe on the Real Estate and Beyond Team.

WHICH PICTURE LOOKS BEST OF ME AT 11:OOPM AT NIGHT? CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY

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FIX AND FLIP PHOENIX, ARIZONA REAL ESTATE GET ER DONE RIGHT WAY

I am having a lot of fun in my local market in Phoenix, Arizona. The big buzz word here is fix and flip. We have many people entering the trustee sales each week. However, many of the buyers are paying way too much for properties at auction. Why? I think many of them go to a training a class. Then, they are just itching to pull the trigger on a deal. Then, they later find out that it was not such a great deal in the first place. Where was my mentor? Real estate is a team sport. So, one must surround them-self with a successful team.

The Real Estate and Beyond Team is here to assist all investors who wish to enter the Phoenix real estate market. The picture above shows a home that was purchased at auction for about $110,000. It is located in the North Phoenix area which is a highly desirable area. An average value for this home after repair costs is between $155-165K. Is this a good deal?

We offer investor training services that shows investors to invest in real estate in a systematic approach. The investor to the right of us went through the training course that we provide. We hosted three classes for three consecutive weekends. He graduated from our class in November of 2009. Well, he is the proud investor of the house listed above. Yes, he was the winning bidder that day. He was so excited. His strategy on this house is fix and flip all the way.

Yes, this is an interior shot of this house. This house only needs carpet, paint, landscaping and a thorough cleaning. We might be able to save the carpets on this house. First, we will have the carpets professionally cleaned. Oh! investor has decided to remove the popcorn ceilings throughout the house. We believe this will give it more charm for some future buyer. Not bad?

Here is an updated shot of the kitchen. The left a home grown watermelon on the kitchen counter for the next buyer. That was nice of them. Plus, the left food on the counter for some snacks. This kitchen was in great condition. The previous owner left stove, dishwasher and microwave that works. Investor will only have to purchase a white refrigerator to have a matching set of appliances. Again, we look at the bottom line to maximize profit. It is important to get in and out of a house. We are set to move forward with this project. You can do it with the Real Estate and Beyond Team.

These items were left behind from the previous owner. A brand new front door that will replace the existing front door. A lawnmower just sitting there not being used. Also, a box to be put on back of a truck along with a box full of lights. Investor will put some items on Craigslist to make some extra money. There were clothes left in the garage that will be donated to the Goodwill for tax deduction. You never know what you will find in the home. Come on! Everybody wants a great deal.

We are putting Real back into Real Estate with Real People, Real Deal$ and Real Horizons. Yes, you can do it with the right team behind. Please visit us at www.DeliaTeam.com. By the way, we have Tuesday morning breakfast available to the public to simply meet and talk about real estate. All you have to do is make the call at 480-303-1800 to RSVP.

PHOENIX FIX AND FLIP DONE THE RIGHT WAY

This home was purchased at the court house steps two weeks ago at a great price. The investor was very pleased with the purchase. All this home needed was fresh coat of interior paint including the garage, thorough cleaning inside and out, garage door clicker from Home Depot, carpet cleaning, small handyman repairs and an overall TLC at the end of this project. I listed this house on the MLS on Thursday before the weekend. It is a model house and some lucky buyer will be very happy with the end purchase.

It is vital to have people in place who know what they are doing when it comes to repairing a home. First, we had a crew that completed the painting in just three days. Also, the A/C was not working so we called our favorite person to repair it. He charged us $66.00 for the part plus $50 for labor for the repair. Others would have charged $150 just to come look at the unit. These are the small ways in saving money when doing a fix and flip home. One needs professionals on their side from A to Z. The Real Estate and Beyond Team is here to serve all investors whether new or professional. We get the deal done.

There are certain parts of the home that you want to stand out so people notice while viewing the home. First, one wants to ensure the kitchen is clean with new appliances as you see in this picture to the right. The windows are clean along with the walls. Furthermore, we make sure the bathrooms are all clean with new faucets if needed to give it that sparkle shine. Another part of the home that is important is the front. Each house has to have curb appeal in my opinion. First impressions do mean a great deal in real estate. We cleaned the front door along with putting down new stone in the front yard.

I will keep you up to date with this listing. The investor is ready to do another one after this one sells. We offer investor training services here in Phoenix, Arizona. Please feel free to visit www.DeliaTeam.com for more information.

WINNING BID AT ARIZONA TRUSTEE SALE FIX AND FLIP IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA

 I just wanted to share a great story with you this morning. Again, I offer real estate training services for people wishing to invest in real estate. Then, I offer full services as a Realtor. I had a retired person come into my office about 90 days ago who wanted to do some fix and flips with me. My motto on the radio show is

Make the Call! Set the Plan! Do the Deal$

Well, the real estate investor finally won a bid at the Arizona Trustee Sale. Her winning bid was $95,700. The fair market value of this home is between $135-140K after repairs. I have been out with this investor for the past two weeks looking at bank owned properties and placing bids. There were times we missed our bid by $400 only. There is a science when bidding on court house homes. One has to have room to move in case things happen during the fix and flip.

I would like to disclose that this investor did not go out that day to preview the homes with me. She asked me to do it for her. So, I previewed four homes that we placed bids on. The home at the top was the best choice for her plan. I placed the bid and won the bid. I called up the investor to inform her that she won the bid. She had enought TRUST in me to pick her out the home. That is a lot of responsibility that I gladly accepted. We went over to the house Friday afternoon to preview her home. She gave me a big hug and thanked me. She was crying when she gave me the hug.

Folks! This person set the plan and executed the plan with the Real Estate and Beyond Network. She told me that she could not of done this without the support of other people behind her. We are here to assist you to invest in real estate. Her friends stop by to see the house. They could not believe she purchased the house at the low price and have enough room to sell it for a profit. The house only needs paint, clean the carpets and some landscaping. This home will be on the market by next week. Time is money.

Stop wishing to invest in real estate. Please contact me today to start on the path of financial freedom through real estate. Action speaks louder the words. The Real Estate and Beyond Network will give you Motivation, Education, Support and Application when it comes to real estate. We are putting Real back into Real Estate with Real People, Real Deals and Real Horizons.

TEAM INVESTING PHOENIX, ARIZONA FIX AND FLIP REAL ESTATE

We have all seen movies about how America got to the Moon. Did it take one person or a team of people to accomplish this task? Well, it took the entire Nation to back this program. Was there setbacks? Yes, there was many setbacks in this program. However, they learned from each setback to become stronger. Does real estate investing seem this way to you? Are you investing in real estate by yourself? Do you keep making the same mistakes? It does not have to be this complicated when investing in real estate. Have you ever thought about teaming up with another like minded individual who shares the same financial freedom goals as yourself? I have them in my database ready to go.

Let me give you an example of how this works. I have an older lady who has $100K line credit. This is enough money to do a fix and flip, including the private money fees and repairs to the home. However, she does not feel that she can do the repairs. Then, I have another gentleman who was $20K. Plus, he is great at house repairs. So, I have teamed this two up to do a couple of transactions together so that they gain confidence and make money together in this Phoeinix Real Estate Market. We will be bidding on four properties this morning. Are you ready to go? Please email me at harry@deliateam.com.

Real estate investing can either be a great experience or bad experience. Let's make it a great experience for you. The Real Estate and Beyond Team is here to assist you. Also, we offer real estate training services for people who want to learn an overall way of fixing and flipping or buying and holding methods. We make our money at the purchase and not the hope of future appreciation. We are there to assist you in every detail when it comes to real estate investing. www.DeliaTeam.com for further investor training servies information.

Real Estate investing is a contact sport with a team behind you all the way. The Real Estate and Beyond Team is ready to work for you. Contact us Today!