Real Deal REInvestor Network

I believe I owe my fellow MMM Challengers and my directors and mentors. This is for you. 

When I got into the challenge I was one newbie trying to get by and trying to figure out what am I suppose to do and how am I supposed to do it. And just so sick and tired of people who call themselves 'gurus' taking advantage of knowledge hungry real estate investors.

I have  learned a lot but most especially about 4 things: Mindset, Marketing, Teamwork, and adding Value.

Mindset - Can I really do this?  Was the question that has been lingering in my head. Can I really do this? What will happen this year? What does my future look like? I  had all these questions which I also call them doubt in my heart. Am I really destined to be great as what my heart and faith tells me. I needed help, because the world says otherwise. I learned to believe in my dreams because of this team, because of this company. The burn challenge, the affirmations, and the declarations have helped alot.

Marketing - Social Media marketing has been a very big part of what I've been doing in the challenge, and I didn't see it that way before that I can use it for business. The experience gave me the opportunity to  discover some strenghts to leverage some weaknesses(yes like phone calls). :) I also appreciate the Marketing tips Danny endlessly share especially the importance of pinging and the handwritten cards.

Team Work - The experience of working with an amazing group of people who are of the same mindset who works with passion. It is very different when working in the corporate world. The Accountability of being open to each other and to help each other get to the next level.  I feel this has been a family experience. I appreciate the simple moments of bonding in the calls one on one, the unity calls have been a wonderful especially the last one. :) Your testimonials have reminded and confirmed that I am in the right crowd.

Adding Value - This has been a VALUE in its self. This has really changed my whole perspective in doing business. It's not what I can receive but what I can give. Everyday of my life has been changed with this... 'how can I help you?' 'how can I add value to you?' Genuinely extending help to those who want help makes me more comfortable in doing this business. 

Overall, this experience have been very fruitful and is like the sowing season... and the harvest is about to come... actually has been slowly showing itself.

I am grateful and honored to be a part of this team. Thank you to my mentors Danny and Rick, and to my directors Jo, Sam, Dana and Alex, and to my MMM Challenge teammates. May you always be blessed!

The challenge maybe over soon but the VALUE you have genuinely provided will never be forgotten.

My Experience At My First HIS Real Estate Live Event

 

Recently, I attended a live HIS Real Estate investor seminar in downtown LA near their office located there. Originally, the event was going to be held at the office, but because there was such an interest, the event had to be moved to a larger venue nearby. Now what I am about to share may be a surprise to many who read this, but here goes.

 

I have been to a fair amount of events and seminars over the past few years, so I have a bit of experience in this department. And I know the routine now; speaker comes up, shares some info, entices and excites you, then bingo-bango, if you want more info rush to the back of the room, but hurry cause there is only a limited number of packages at this price. You know what I'm talking about right? Or haven't you had the pleasure of experiencing this yet? I told you I was experienced in this department!

 

Well, this was the first major difference at this event. Nothing for sale. Say what? It must not have been a real live event then you say. But you'd be wrong. Like advertised, this was a 2-day learning experience with not one mention of an item for sale. Well, perhaps once, jokingly, just to be sure people were paying attention and just in case they were feeling slighted since it was later in the afternoon and nothing had been offered for sale yet. I think I saw a couple people getting ready to run to the back out of habit from past seminars.

 

Seriously though, the team from HIS Real Estate delivered on their promise and uncovered details on their fix-n-flip residential model currently in this area, their commercial investor package, and how to do joint venture, partnership deals and raise private money. And the information provided covered many techniques and a lot of information you could take with you and implement if that was your desire. In addition, there was a wealth of information on how you or someone you may know, could work with HIS Real Estate, their partners, their power-team, and utilize all their experience to get started or expand your business without all the risks associated with doing this all on your own. Plus, it presents you with the advantage of getting into multiple deals quickly and into the world of commercial investing, which can be a daunting task on your own if you are not highly motivated, knowledgeable in this area of investing, and have the resources necessary to do it on your own.

 

On top of that, examples were shown and discussed of recently completed and live deals in the pipeline currently, not projects from years ago, thus demonstrating their ability to get it done in today's economic climate and provide a win-win scenario for their investor clients. While, Rick Melero did the bulk of the presentation, there were guest speakers from the fix-n-flip residential sector and a local attorney that shared information on how to work with private investors. There were various question and answer segments throughout the two days and all questions were answered as the group present was quite inquisitive. But then this is what the ultimate live seminar should be like. A ton of information presented with a quarter ton of follow-up questions to clarify what the attendees just heard. All done in a fashionable manner that was a win-win for everybody in attendance.

 

I believe everybody had a great time, learned a lot, and hopefully left with some new ideas for their business and perhaps some will be doing business with HIS Real Estate in the near future if not immediately.

 

As for me, since I have been associated with HIS Real Estate with the ongoing MMM Challenge, it really brought the pieces of the puzzle together and cemented my relationship with the company. There is nothing like a live event and networking with like minded professionals that can pull together a team and get your mind in the right place. Personally, I really enjoyed being a part of this live event, doing my part to help bring it together, and meeting and networking with the attendees. Plus, I was able to spend some quality time with many of my teammates in the Challenge, as well as, Adrian and Luis (Part of the LA Business Team), Director Sam Ally, and the man of the hour, Mr. Rick Melero. It is too bad the time went so fast, but I am already looking forward to the next live event coming up this fall in Orlando.

 

It would be great to see 'YOU' there in Orlando as well. It will be another great event with a boat load of information and nothing for 'sale', I promise. The scheduled dates are October 22nd & 23rd and you can register now for free if you go to: Live 2-day Investor Seminar or if you would like to get more information prior to signing up, get on one of the weekly Investor Webinars leading up to the event. But do it now; time flies and it will be here before you know it. If you need a flight – the sooner the better, plus these events normally get filled and you don't want to miss out, believe me. OK then, don't Mickey Mouse around, get signed up now and see you in Orlando in a few weeks.

No hype. No ra-ra. Just solid information.   That how I describe the recent event I expereiced in LA. I have read many real estate books and have done few deals here and there, and I have been searching a key and a missing piece of puzzle to make my real estate investment business successful.  I know that Rick is well may be considered as a guru in commercial real estate in general, but I can't speak to that. I can only tell you that he is the real deal as the name of the compay says! He is also one of the most approachable, low-key, and genuinely friendly person you'll ever meet. There's no hype or questionable ethics in his material (which is more of a reference than a "course", by the way; just real-world experience that can save you huge amounts of money.)

I have a so much expectations to the event and it was more than expected.  The energy of people were so positive and uplifting, and the key difference of this event and other was not based on artificially created hype but rather based on true genuine interest in business of each other.  Many of my other MMM Challenge teammates were there to support with each other and striving for the common goal; having successful event. I was feeling such an openess to network without any reserve. I totally felt the positive vibe of everyone, and I did not feel like the meeting was the first time!  I am so grateful to asscociate with such a great teammates and made me even want to know them better including those whom I have not met yet.  This is certainly one of the best things happen to me. 

I was very fortunate to spend some one on one time with Sam, and I have to tell that I was very stoked to see Sam in person and had an oportunity to speak with him in person!  I am extremly happy to gain some insignt from him and learning his genuine interest in success in all of us, MMM challengers.  Seeing him eye to eye was so powerful, he deliverd his words from his heart and I was totally moved by him.  I say it again, I am so lucky to learn something from him.  I cannot wait to see him again sometime AND see other wonderful directors, so I can feel even more powerful. I am more than 100% positive to feel incredible energy like I expereicenced from Sam, but in their unique way, that is something I am looking forawrd to.

I heard many great genuine feedbacks from attendees and I was able to witness the business relathiship was created on the spot.  I do not want to call the event as seminar, since the word seminar is asscociated with pitch fest event in my opinion.  I have never expereiced anything like this.  It is nothing but a pure content, focusing on time tested principles, and relationship building practice.  Rick never emphasized on the tactics, which most seminar gurus do!  We have to understand that focusing on the tactics and strategies are not necessary bad thing, but need to recognized what is more important; "how to create better relationship and do the right transaction based on the timeless principle, adding value to the others".  We have been learning the principles throughout the challenge, but the event truly showed me how to apply, and filling the gap of saying and doing.

Rick slammed me hard what HIS organization is about and that's the way I love it, and made me want to involve even more. Rick,  thank you very much for every single opportuniy to hear and learn from you.  My desire to work with you and your organization is so stong and I am determined to perform.   I am planning to attend October event to see everyone again -- The last, but not least,  I must meet with Danny, Gary, and Stew on top of everyone for sure.  I do not feel MMM challenge will be over until I see these wonderful mentors.  Thank you very much for the opportunity.

"Acres of Diamonds" A book review by Sean T. Brown

Is it not true that only the really great writings can stand the test of time? Although this story may seem
ridiculously simple, it is the lesson behind it that is mans continuous folly and will forever keep it revelant now
and beyond our years.

It is a classic story of a farmer disgruntled with his yield, wanting so desparatley to figure out another way to
improve his life beyond his current condition. He becomes frustrated with his land and decides to sale it for pennies
in comparison and packs up to wander his country in search of riches else where. Upon exhausting all his resources,
apparently eluding riches at every turn, he finds himself desolate, indigent, his spirit broken and decides to take
his own life, never to realize him farm was full of "Acres of Diamonds."

This story touches home for me because as an entrepreneur at some point or another we have all been struck with the
"shiny rock" sydrome. Meaning I have spent countless hours at seminars and courses chasing what I thought to be the
next best money making opportunity, only to find out if I would have dug in a little deeper I was only a few feet from
from gold or diamonds.

We all have our skepticism, however I have been proven wrong on a number of occassions, where I took a leap of faith
only to be revealed that I was surrounded by everything I needed, just when I thought it could never be so.
This vision, this third eye if you will, is always open, without practice and conscious effort we have a tendency
to ignore what is right beneath our feet.

I highly recommend reading this e-book, for it is a good reminder that we should first look within before we end up without!

Get your copy here:

http://hisrealestatenetwork.com/Dr.-Russell-Conwell-Acres-of-Diamonds-Free-Ebook.pdf

Sean T. Brown

Millionaire in Training

www.mmmchallenge.com

www.realdealcommunity.com

Acres Of Diamonds Book Review

A classic writing from Dr. Russell Conwell

 

While Dr. Conwell was a man of variable traits and successes, he had a high esteem for his follow man and teaching others to be successful through his habits and life experiences. I believe he felt all men and women could be successful if only to use the tools at their hands, learn from their experiences, not overlook the obvious, keep their focus and wits about them. Are these not the traits we are learning in the Challenge?

 

Dr. Conwell talks of many who over looked riches and wealth they had right in front of them for the bigger over-all picture of wealth they were pursuing. Most tried so hard to find the things they wanted, they never managed to reach their goals. Had they looked at the smaller picture, focused, and used their resources better, they could certainly have achieved their overall goals.

 

He also alludes to the fact that man or woman must learn to earn. That by being given the silver spoon, so to speak, not many if any, have ever sustained. By learning the value of hard work and money, one can truly appreciate the fruits of their labor and success, but not without. Not knowing true value of their wealth in most instances has only lead to failure in the end.

 

Conwell emphasizes that to do well in business, as well as, life in general you should know your audience. By this I mean to get to know the people you will supply with product or service. By determining need and knowing the person/s with which you want to do business you can not help but be successful. Is this not another of the teachings we have been shown throughout our apprenticeship here...learn to show 'Value'. When value is shown to others first, they will want to know more about us and perhaps, most likely do business with us if our criteria meets their needs or refer us to others that may be looking for our services.

 

I found Dr. Conwell's book quite interesting and it made me think quite a bit about my life, where I have been and where I am headed. It makes me wonder 'what if ' or perhaps 'what have I overlooked or taken for granted' ? Maybe where I should have 'zigged' instead of 'zagged'. It makes me wonder why I have not had the success I have surely thought I would have. It has enlightened me and presented me with findings that surely will have an impact as I move forward and continue to grow. Surprisingly, or perhaps not so much so, it causes me to see the values that the mentors of this great program are attempting to bring forth from us all. The qualities they are trying to instill within us as we move forward with our over-all lives. And, as in the past, there is certainly a method to the madness. :)

 

And since some who read this over time may not really realize the process or metamorphoses to which I have been exposed, just know that to take the time to read this book can hopefully put you on the same path. The teachings that Dr. Conwell exposes can be both eye-opening and contagious to your overall success if digested properly. So go to the link provided and take the time to read this magnificent, timeless work of art and learn where your 'Acres of Diamonds' is hidden before you go throughout life looking for something that is right in front of, or perhaps even under, you.

 

You can download the book here for free:

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Dr. Russell Conwell, author of Acres of Diamonds, was an amazing man, with a true sense of purpose and passion.  Though he lived under the radar, his legacy is hard to miss.  Though pulled in many directions, life was a continuous flow for him as he focused on one thing at a time, and truly cared about those he met along the way.  People loved and revered him.  He delivered selfless service with a dedicated persistence that motivated masses and manifested his many visions. Conwell had big visions, held the space for manifestation, and knew that they would.  He had the faith of a mustard seed, and knew that nothing was impossible.     

Conwell enthusiastically and continually invited people to step into their greatness and open to the possibilities.  There was no need to leave home… start where you are planted.  The “acres of diamonds” are awaiting you.  Conwell knew the power of starting where you stand, as you are, and holding fast to the vision, knowing that the vision is already complete in spirit.   Symbolically, his reference to digging in your garden represents going within for your spiritual gifts and inspiration that would lead you to your next idea, vision to serve.  Conwell said greatness consisted of “doing great deeds with little means and the accomplishment of purposes from the private ranks of life”.  He lived service, continually asking himself how he could solve problems that would make life better for the planet.

The totality of this reading about, and by, Conwell resonated with me.  He was in the world to do all the good he could, as I am.  We hold the same values, and work ethic.  He was real and humble as he worked tirelessly, ceaselessly to make the world a better place.  People were programmed for success in his mind and he held high regard for all.  Conwell especially liked to encourage those with little means to better them selves when they held great desire to do so, thus was Temple University born.  He believed in people investing in them selves, liked to help, but not make it too easy to attain desires.

Conwell was a master at discovering true needs and then putting a plan into action to meet them.  He started his ventures small, i.e. his hospitals, based upon need, and with great faith, created the energy and leadership to take people, systems, and situations to a greater good.  He worked from a place of ‘service’, not expecting any thing in return.  He definitely stepped out on faith, and in the eleventh hour, and no sooner, was his needs so oft met. 

Conwell held to spiritual principles and continually called him self and others to evolve and grow.  He held that prosperity was within every one’s reach, and, their duty.  Honestly making money was gospel to him; it is wrong to be poor.  Conwell knew you could do more good with money than without it.  For me, money is equivalent to meeting needs and being a greater philanthropist.

In so many ways, Conwell’s approach to life and business reflect mine.  There were points in the reading that brought tears to my eyes as the Truth jumped out at me and brought back memories of persistence in the face of obstacles, and then overcoming.  At this point as I travel my journey, I continue to hold my vision, the mission I am here to accomplish, in all that I do despite the long hours, and that which would pull me off track.  In all I do, I serve people and seek to empower them into their greatness.  Real estate serves people who need homes, and communities that need to provide a stable life for its inhabitants.  Safe housing and businesses are such a basic need.  Those in the housing distribution channel have needs to be met so that the end housing product can be delivered.  

As I speak publicly, I call individuals and businesses to step into their power, to create anew, to tap their inner wisdom, to use their gifts and talents.  As Conwell was, I too have been called to speak to the masses and have left life works in order to follow the calling.  

The message that Conwell carries is as relevant today as when he lived years ago.  And, it is mine to carry.  It is ours to carry.  

P. T. Barnum was a great showmen and I always associated his name with Barnum and Bailey Circus. I recently learned that P.T. Barnum was a great business man who amassed a great fortune before he died. He was a politician, reformer, lecturer and a writer. In his book, “The Art of Getting Money”, he discusses the rules to getting and keeping money. He advises that “Money is a very excellent servant but a terrible master.”

P. T. Barnum shares lessons from his time and experiences that seem to be common sense and is similar to what a lot of gurus talk about today. For instance, understanding economy. True economy is having more coming in than you have going out, so that you can save the margin and put it to work for you.

He also discusses choosing the right vocation and the right location. This is so true. Last year it was estimated that 80% of Americans are unhappy with their jobs. It is hard to create wealth when you aren't doing something that you are truly passionate about. Once you have the right vocation, you have to put yourself in the right location or you will still be facing a dead end.

Avoid debt and persevere. This things can seem hard to do but, Barnum advises that if you don't worry about keeping up with the “Jones” and you stretch what you have you can master your economy and avoid debt. You must also be ready to stay the course and persevere during set backs. Barnum speaks from experience, as he himself lost a fortune early on but he built it all back and more. I personally like the part about perseverance because following your dreams can be very difficult at times, but the reward is certainly worth what it took to get there, if you don't give up!

Barnum's book is a must read for any one who seriously wants to learn the basic principles to creating wealth and being successful. Take some time to read and learn these wealth building principles for yourself, it will be a worth wile investment!

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We all know PT Barnum for his circus. What I didn’t know is the man behind the circus. This book shares some insight into that. There is a lot more depth than I expected.  I was fascinated to learn his philosophy of work, money, and life … Good advice we have all heard before, but interesting in the concept that is over 100 years old and it still applies today. Finding your path, treating people well, etc. I got a lot more out of this than I expected and it gave me new insight as to the man PT Barnum was.

Written in 1880 The Art of Getting Money is a must read for anyone wanting to make progress in their financial situation. Barnum writes this volume in a way that makes the reader feel like they are listening to their grandpa share good common sense and wisdom with them. What Barnum writes is not complicated, difficult to understand or even hard to implement.

We have all become sensitive to time wasting activities such as “Chasing the Next Shinny Object”.  Therefore, I was specifically moved by the fact that Barnum recognized this in the following rule:

“LET HOPE PREDOMINATE, BUT BE NOT TOO VISIONARY
Many persons are always kept poor, because they are too visionary. Every project looks to them like certain success, and therefore they keep changing from one business to another, always in hot water, always “under the arrow.” The plan of “counting the chickens before they are hatched” is an error of  ancient date, but it does not seem to improve by age.”

This was so fascinating that I actually did a Google search on this phrase or passage and was interested to learn that it appears in 30 books written and published from 1822 through 2007.  The following rule also appears in 48 books during this same time period.

“DO NOT SCATTER YOUR POWERS
Engage in one kind of business only, and stick to it faithfully until you succeed, or until your experience shows that you should abandon it. A constant hammering on one nail will generally drive it home at last, so that it can be clinched. When a man's undivided attention is centred on one object, his mind will constantly be suggesting improvements of value, which would escape him if his brain was occupied by a dozen different subjects at once.‎”

I don’t mean to belabor the point, but my research also revealed the following popular passages:

1. - There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.‎
Appears in 848 books from 1793-2008

2. - Let a dozen boys of ten years get together and you will soon observe two or three are " whittling " out some ingenious device ; working with locks or complicated machinery. When they were but five years old, their father could find no toy to please them like a puzzle. They are natural mechanics ; but the other eight or -nine boys have different aptitudes. I belong to the latter class ; I never had the slightest love for mechanism ; on the contrary, I have a sort of abhorrence for complicated machinery....‎
Appears in 15 books from 1869-2007

3. - I never knew a man to succeed by practising this kind of economy. True economy consists in always making the income exceed the out-go. Wear the old clothes a little longer, if necessary; dispense with the new pair of gloves; mend the old dress ; live on plainer food, if need be ; so that, under all circumstances, unless some unforeseen accident occurs, there will be a margin in favour of the income.‎
Appears in 12 books from 1869-2007

4. - Whatever you do, do with all your might — work at it, if necessary, early and late; in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned and never deferring for a single hour that which can just as well be done now. The old proverb is full of truth and meaning : 'Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.‎
Appears in 35 books from 1822-2007

5. - But don't fall into the idea that some persons practice, of giving a prayer instead of a potato, and a benediction instead of bread, to the hungry. It is easier to make Christians with full stomachs than empty. DON'T BLAB Some men have a foolish habit of telling their business secrets. If they make money they like to tell their neighbors how it was done. Nothing is gained by this, and ofttimes much is lost. Say nothing about your profits, your hopes, your expectations, your intentions. And this should...‎
Appears in 23 books from 1871-2007

6. - But I think there is a royal road to both. The road to learning is a royal one; the road that enables the student to expand his intellect and add every day to his stock of knowledge, until, in the pleasant process of intellectual growth, he is able to solve the most profound problems, to count the stars, to analyze every atom of the globe, and to measure the firmament — this is a regal highway, and it is the only road worth traveling. So in regard to wealth. Go on in confidence, study the rules,...‎
Appears in 11 books from 1869-2005

7. - We all depend, more or less, upon the public for our support. We all trade with the public — lawyers, doctors, shoemakers, artists, blacksmiths, showmen, opera singers, railroad presidents, and college professors. Those who deal with the public must be careful that their goods are valuable ; that they are genuine, and will give satisfaction. When you get an article which you know...‎
Appears in 18 books from 1870-2007

8. - Those who deal with the public must be careful that their goods are valuable; that they are genuine, and will give satisfaction. When you get an article which you know is going to please your customers, and that when they have tried it, they will feel they have got their money's worth, then let the fact be known that you have got it. Be careful to advertise it in some shape or other, because it is evident that if a man has ever so good an article for sale, and nobody knows it, it will bring him no...‎
Appears in 10 books from 1869-2006

I trust you will agree that the content of this book is truly timeless.  If you would like to read this book in its entirety, I would encourage you to download/print it here: http://www.hisrealestatenetwork.com/userfiles/P_T_-Barnum-The-Art-of-Money-Getting-Free-Ebook.pdf