What do you do when real estate's in drought?! - Real Estate Investing - Investment Articles Forum Tips Clubs2024-03-29T12:15:54Zhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/forum/topics/2284452:Topic:1746?feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt's not like we can just sto…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-21:2284452:Comment:27532008-09-21T16:28:11.200ZIndira Gobanhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/IndiraGoban
It's not like we can just stop and wait for the drought to be finished... we need to do something, the industry may lay low but the need to eat, pay the bills and spend will not. So we should really try and look for another income source. I am see myself selling other things like clothes.
It's not like we can just stop and wait for the drought to be finished... we need to do something, the industry may lay low but the need to eat, pay the bills and spend will not. So we should really try and look for another income source. I am see myself selling other things like clothes. It's never easy to shift care…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-17:2284452:Comment:24562008-09-17T11:15:22.931ZCandice Summershttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/CandiceSummers
It's never easy to shift careers, I mean we all hate change, but if ever I realize that there no hope for real estate agents, then I might just have to do what I do best... stay at home and be a mom.
It's never easy to shift careers, I mean we all hate change, but if ever I realize that there no hope for real estate agents, then I might just have to do what I do best... stay at home and be a mom. I haven't actually thought of…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-17:2284452:Comment:23932008-09-17T09:12:27.688ZSandra Woodhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/SandraWood
I haven't actually thought of this, until now. This is an eye-opener. We need to plan ahead for our future.
I haven't actually thought of this, until now. This is an eye-opener. We need to plan ahead for our future. What do you do if the land is…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-16:2284452:Comment:23282008-09-16T17:22:36.416ZKurt Lacsonhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/KurtLacson
What do you do if the land is out of grass? Move to a greener place. :)
What do you do if the land is out of grass? Move to a greener place. :) I may be too old to restart t…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-16:2284452:Comment:22882008-09-16T12:10:59.631ZMary Burtonhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/MaryBurton
I may be too old to restart things... I agree, let's just pick up from where we stopped and continue doing our thing. Real estate business after all is the "real" deal.<br />
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<cite>Tamlyn Brooke said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://real-estate-investing.com/forum/topic/show?id=2284452%3ATopic%3A1746&page=1&commentId=2284452%3AComment%3A1930&x=1#2284452Comment2269"><div>1. They need help with foreclosures.<br></br> 2. They might need new phone numbers because creditors are harassing…</div>
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I may be too old to restart things... I agree, let's just pick up from where we stopped and continue doing our thing. Real estate business after all is the "real" deal.<br />
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<cite>Tamlyn Brooke said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://real-estate-investing.com/forum/topic/show?id=2284452%3ATopic%3A1746&page=1&commentId=2284452%3AComment%3A1930&x=1#2284452Comment2269"><div>1. They need help with foreclosures.<br/> 2. They might need new phone numbers because creditors are harassing them.<br/>
3. They might need help moving, moving supplies, etc.<br/>
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This is actually a good list. I say don't move too far away from real estate. It's never easy to start from scratch so if you can find a career that is related to real estate, then go for it.</div>
</blockquote> 1. They need help with forecl…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-16:2284452:Comment:22692008-09-16T11:49:43.998ZTamlyn Brookehttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/TamlynBrooke
1. They need help with foreclosures.<br />
2. They might need new phone numbers because creditors are harassing them.<br />
3. They might need help moving, moving supplies, etc.<br />
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This is actually a good list. I say don't move too far away from real estate. It's never easy to start from scratch so if you can find a career that is related to real estate, then go for it.
1. They need help with foreclosures.<br />
2. They might need new phone numbers because creditors are harassing them.<br />
3. They might need help moving, moving supplies, etc.<br />
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This is actually a good list. I say don't move too far away from real estate. It's never easy to start from scratch so if you can find a career that is related to real estate, then go for it. I agree, if you really love w…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-16:2284452:Comment:22332008-09-16T08:12:35.645ZKim Chenhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/KimChen
I agree, if you really love what you are doing then a pot hole should not stop you, just go on and you will soon pick up your speed. Real Estate industry after all is a very tough industry.<br />
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<cite>Camille Brown said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://real-estate-investing.com/forum/topic/show?id=2284452%3ATopic%3A1746#2284452Comment2199"><div>Real Estate industry will not die, there may be droughts, but it won't be too long for you to resort into changing carreer. As long as there are people…</div>
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I agree, if you really love what you are doing then a pot hole should not stop you, just go on and you will soon pick up your speed. Real Estate industry after all is a very tough industry.<br />
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<cite>Camille Brown said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://real-estate-investing.com/forum/topic/show?id=2284452%3ATopic%3A1746#2284452Comment2199"><div>Real Estate industry will not die, there may be droughts, but it won't be too long for you to resort into changing carreer. As long as there are people needing homes, we will not go out of business.</div>
</blockquote> Real Estate industry will not…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-16:2284452:Comment:21992008-09-16T07:27:17.049ZCamille Brownhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/CamilleBrown
Real Estate industry will not die, there may be droughts, but it won't be too long for you to resort into changing carreer. As long as there are people needing homes, we will not go out of business.
Real Estate industry will not die, there may be droughts, but it won't be too long for you to resort into changing carreer. As long as there are people needing homes, we will not go out of business. Thanks for the ideas guys, es…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-14:2284452:Comment:19302008-09-14T20:43:57.787ZMary Burtonhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/MaryBurton
Thanks for the ideas guys, especially to Matt. I just want to be ready when the time that I will have to leave real estate comes. Who knows, we might really run out of lands and houses to sell. :)
Thanks for the ideas guys, especially to Matt. I just want to be ready when the time that I will have to leave real estate comes. Who knows, we might really run out of lands and houses to sell. :) The question is great. Everyo…tag:real-estate-investing.ning.com,2008-09-14:2284452:Comment:19262008-09-14T20:34:41.844ZHannah Wyhttp://real-estate-investing.ning.com/profile/HannahWy
The question is great. Everyone should read this thread.<br />
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Thanks for the reply Matt. I will check MLSGorilla.com later too. Gosh, it's so hard to earn money these days!<br />
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<cite>Matt Gerchow said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://real-estate-investing.com/forum/topic/show?id=2284452%3ATopic%3A1746#2284452Comment1758"><div>That's a great question.<br></br> I'm a former casualty of the Florida housing market myself. Here are some of the things that I did.
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First, take a look at the changing market and…</div>
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The question is great. Everyone should read this thread.<br />
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Thanks for the reply Matt. I will check MLSGorilla.com later too. Gosh, it's so hard to earn money these days!<br />
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<cite>Matt Gerchow said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://real-estate-investing.com/forum/topic/show?id=2284452%3ATopic%3A1746#2284452Comment1758"><div>That's a great question.<br/> I'm a former casualty of the Florida housing market myself.
Here are some of the things that I did.<br />
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First, take a look at the changing market and ask yourself...What do people need right now?<br />
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1. They need help with foreclosures.<br />
2. They might need new phone numbers because creditors are harassing them.<br />
3. They might need help moving, moving supplies, etc.<br />
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For myself, I saw an opportunity to start placing offers on all of the properties in the MLS.<br />
Then I created and patented a product that lets people place 100 offers per day...all at 50% of asking price. You can check it out here if you like. <a href="http://www.mlsgorilla.com">MLSGorilla.com</a><br />
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For yourself, you will need to spend some time thinking about this. The average "Days On Market" house before the housing runup of the early 2000's was over 3 months...not 3 weeks.<br />
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Take this time to get educated and network with other individuals that are in it for the long term. You are in a great place to get started.<br />
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Matt</div>
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