From the desk of John Hepner:

It is that time again.  This month I am suggesting a great CD for everyone.  As you may be aware, commercial real estate is down.  One of our members Phil Falcone has just published a new book – ADDICTED TO REAL ESTATE and Phil has made the transition from residential to commercial.    In honor of this event, this month I am featuring a CD from April 2006.  That meeting featured DENNIS CLINE speaking on Commercial Real Estate.

For those of you that have not been around for 30 years, Dennis is one of the founding members of DIG.  Yes that means all the way back to 1978.  Dennis is a real estate broker, property manager, teacher, and all around very knowledgeable guy.  You don’t get better.  This is your chance to hear Dennis for $10.  Yes that is right $10.  I told you last month to save your change each day.  Now it is time to put that capital to work.  Commercial real estate is different from residential real estate.  You now can learn from an expert and adjust your plan for the future.

Remember the DIG CD club is designed to highlight a great CD each month.  How many current members were not members 4.5 years ago.  This is your opportunity to listen to a great meeting from the past.  The knowledge is timeless.  Also, I have asked if Dennis will be at the meeting.  He said unless there is a last minute change, he will be there.  Here is the chance to continue your autographed collection.  I believe if you ask, Dennis will be happy to autograph your copy of the CD.  There will be 25 copies at the meeting for your purchase.  Last month, we had 25 copies of Marc Halpern and at the end of the meeting there were only 2 left.  I am sure that everyone enjoyed Marc’s CD and I am also sure you will enjoy Dennis’s CD.  Where else can you spend more than an hour learning from someone with over 30 years of experience.  I know I and other people have posted that DIG membership is priceless.  It is and one of the reasons is the work and effort of Dennis Cline.  Now is your chance to learn from decades of experience.  How often do you get to learn from someone who has been investing in real estate for over thirty years.  I can not stress enough the opportunity to learn from Dennis.  He is one of the few members who have been members longer than me and it seems like forever.  (well since 1981 anyway)   Show up early and get your CD, you will not be disappointed, and then enjoy the trade show.  It truly will be  a win/win night.

Now the hook for this month.  You may wonder why I chose to feature a 4 year old CD.  That is because the information can be used anytime in your bag of tricks.  In 2002, I used a technique that I learned at DIG from twenty years ago.  I had never used that technique previously.  Surprisingly it worked and I made approx. $50,000 on that deal within a year or so.  Would you like to know what trick I used?  Last month, we sold 22 of Marc’s CDs.  If we sell 23 to 25, I will post the technique on the Answerline.  So now, you not only get great advice from Dennis, a possible autograph, but another trick for you bag of tricks.  All for the LOW LOW PRICE of $10.  We are talking about 30 cents a day.  Continue saving your daily change as the great CDs will continue to be highlighted each month.

- John

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Jul
27

Mortgage Short Sales

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Due to economic downturn, foreclosure rates are increasing in the United States. With a lot of people unable to make their house payments, they are confused on what to do and how to avoid foreclosure on their property. You cannot expect the homeowners to do the right thing and handle this situation without some assistance from someone who knows what to do. And there are not a lot of options out there but nowadays, homeowners can look into mortgage short sales so they can satisfy their debt with less than the outstanding balance to prevent their home from foreclosure. Read More→

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Pottstown

Your help needed to counter anti-landlord activists

It seems, thanks to fellow DIG members and the Pottstown Mercury, the borough is starting to rethink how they write these new ordinances. I was hoping some more people would reply, but it is in the past. Pottstown investors need some help once again. There is a small group of activist running 2 blogs. Code Blue, and Save Pottstown. I need to ask you to read the following quote, go on to their sites and speak your feelings. I find them discriminatory and offending, and we need to stand against them. I believe it is due to their lobbying at Boro hall that this ordinance started in the 1st place. Go to www.pottsmerc.com and read the posts by DaisyBeGreen on the 2 threads on July 6th and July 9th concerning landlords and these ordinances. She is one of the instigators involved. We need to show power in numbers to let them know we will not allow this slander to continue. Please google code blue pottstown, then link to the save pottstown site and post how offensive you find them. If we can get the people of Pottstown to stop reading their blogs, we can diffuse their offensive tactics to turn homeowners against landlords. Please help!!

Doug Campbell

The article which was in the Pottstown Mercury can be found at http://www.pottsmerc.com/articles/2010/07/09/news/srv0000008784431.txt

Note: You don’t  need to be from Pottstown to post your comments. This kind of legislation creeps from place to place to eventually affect us all.  We should all be posting to get the other side heard from.

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“The CDs from past Diversified Investor Group (DIG) meetings are available for purchase for $10 each.  This is a huge bargain.  Going thru the past few years of DIG meetings will give you a treasure trove of ideas, money making tips, etc.  You have national speakers and a plethora of local speakers working in this area.  Even if you are on a budget as many are today, save $10 per month and this will enable you to increase your income.  $10 a month is about 33 cents a day.  I am sure you can save that to increase your knowledge, income and/or time in the future.” - John Hepner

CLICK HERE to see what CD’s are currently available for purchase.

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Jul
22

Speed Networking with DIG

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SPEED NETWORKING is back at DIG. After the success of our Holiday Party Networking event last year we knew we needed to reintroduce “speed networking.”

Register NOW!

DIG Networking1 Speed Networking with DIGThis is a great time to sit one-on-one with the LOCAL experts at DIG. We have some new experts this time around as well as some of the old favorites. Bring a guest and plenty of business cards and enjoy the fun.

Here is the line up so far:

  • Don Beck-Landlording
  • Bill Kratz- Successful Wholesaling
  • Dennis Cline-Creative financing
  • Rich Heller- 1031 Tax exchanges
  • Anil Dham- Commercial RE
  • Tom Gilles- Section 8
  • Marc Sherby- Sheriff Sales
  • Mike Mumma-Public adjuster, Repair expert
  • Raymond Lemire-OPM, Private financing
  • Jim Kilgannon- Foreclosures
  • Marc Halpern- Lease- option
  • Jim Bennett- Hard Money lending
  • Don Rotanz- Rehabbing to rent or flip
  • John Hepner– Taxes and tax strategies
  • Bruce Shaw – Real Estate Law, Title issues
  • David Artigliere- Home inspections and 203K Financing options
  • David Witsen- REO Expert, Short sales, Investor friendly realtor
  • Doug and Deb Campbell- Recovering from Fire in your investment properties
  • Jeremy Ricci-‘investor Gadget’- Tech to grow your RE Business
  • Phil Falcone- Getting Rich using Phil’s Strategy of Residential to Commercial RE
  • Greg Davis-Environmental Liabilities AND Getting Started in RE
  • John Erdek- RE Law, LLC’s Partnerships and Corporations (oh MY!)
  • Patty Burgess- Shortsale expert, Back to back Shorts
  • Kathy Gilmore- Realtor, Business and Life Coach, Wholesaler, rehabber

Also, all attendees will be automatically entered for their chance to win a $100 gift card!

“Phenomenal line-up!!! Great diversity of topics that covers almost every aspect of RE investing!!! This type of meet-ing represents a combination of networking and education at its best. This has even more huge value for many newer investors, especially those who are somewhat shy, who would otherwise not get the opportunity to get one-on-one answers from experienced local experts. If I were not a speed netwoker myself, I would line up to absorb wisdom from everyone on the list. DIG membership is already the most cost-effective investment a local investor can make. This event enhances the DIG membership decision as a slam dunk!” – Marc Halpern

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Jul
16

Why Invest in Tax Lien Homes?

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The recent economic downturn may have affected the business world but it did not stop the investors to find opportunities and ways in making more money in real estate industry. We can’t always guarantee a higher rate of return or even expect that there will be a return on your investment, but once you get to learn on how the system works in buying tax lien homes, you will know that you have found the safest form and reliable source of investing. Read More→

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American Dollar

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People refinance investment property to replace the present loan to another loan secured on the same property. You have an option to refinance if the prior loan had a fixed interest mortgage rate that has declined and you want to acquire a new loan with a better interest rate. Read More→

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OWN YOUR LIFE THROUGH REAL ESTATE INVESTING

If you are enrolled in DIG’s R.E.A.D. Program or have access to the Answer Line, then you will certainly have had the pleasure of learning from Marc Halpern. Marc is the co-Author of  “We Buy Houses, Sometimes” . Not only is his book hard to put down but Marc is also  an engaging speaker!

Marc has a PHD and is a full time Chemist, but don’t let that scare you away! He is also a successful part- time investor. Marc’s topic ‘Own your Life through Real Estate Investing’ is a simple logical approach to combining Life and Real Estate investing.  Learn Marc’s process to achieving happiness while securing your financial well being, utilizing the tools of motivation, and take control of your life!!

Also, don’t miss the Mid-Year Market Up-date with DIG’s own Market expert, Kathy Gilmore. Kathy will give you an overview of where the Real Estate  market has been for the last year. You need to know your market and follow the trends so you know what price to buy at and when to buy. Kathy will give you CURRENT market info right off the MLS!!

Kathy Gilmore is a DIG member, a PA licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams, a certified Business and Personal Results Coach, and has been an active real estate investor for the past 8 years. She can be reached through her website at www.reallifecoachingsite.com.


** DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!  You will NOT be disappointed!**

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

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Most owners or investors either just buy or sell real estate but they don’t really have an idea or lacks knowledge on the advantages of the 1031 exchange that the IRS offers to people. This article will help those who want to know and benefit from learning more about 1031 exchange properties. Read More→

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Ready for Finance

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Financing investment property is a good way to gain income. This would usually mean that you will renovate or fix the property and then sell it at a higher price, or you can have the place rented or leased to get a continuous source of income.
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