Flip This Wholesaler

So, I went to Toastmasters on Monday night.

There were a lot more people in attendance than I was expecting.  I was also not expecting to be one of only three women at the meeting.  Kinda felt a wee bit out of place, to be honest.

I didn’t have to give a speech or anything, I just had to stand up at the end and say a few words about why I was there and what I thought about the meeting.  The first word out of my mouth, of course, was “Um.”  I’m going to have a huge problem with my Ums, I think.   They actually have a guy who shakes a can full of change when people say “Um” during their speeches.  Totally annoying, yet highly effective.

I can go one more time as a guest and just watch, and after that, I apply to become a member and then I have to start speaking.  I’m going to be a nervous wreck about it, but I guess that’s the point, eh?

Moving on to the real estate front….

The guy who was supposed to bring me a contract and deposit on Monday called to let me know that he changed his mind.  Apparently when he went to look at the house the first time, he didn’t realize it was wood frame and not concrete block. I don’t really know how that’s possible, and I was pretty annoyed, but whatever.

Speaking of annoying- have any of you tried posting deals on Craigslist lately?   What a waste of time.  I’ve probably posted 30 ads over the last few weeks, and the only responses I get are from people trying to get me to go to their website and fill out a stupid questionnaire.  I get 2-3 of these every day, and they all say pretty much the same thing.  Here’s one I got this morning that I really enjoyed….

Hello,

I’ve recently learned that you have listed your property for sale. I represent an investment firm that specializes in real estate procurement and sales. Our firm is in the process of reconnoitering your state, and subsequently extending tenders on homes that fit our profit measures.

The corporation is developed up on the basis of a network of direct investors. After a quick and basic look of your house, I would like to suggest our firm in aiding you procure an investor for a rapid sale. Our group of investors buys properties in all regions and of all types, and has the perquisite of conducting a large amount of sales every week.

In order to further survey your property as a realisable purchase, we necessitate that you submit your house information into our system. Our software will analyze your information in more detail and give you instant decision in REAL TIME.

You can proceed with this step below:
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Our corporation looks forward to transmitting business with you, and aiding you in projecting your real estate goals.

Regards,

A.M. Consultants.

I was going to just blow this one off, but once I read the part about them making decisions in REAL TIME, I decided to go ahead and transmit business with them.  After all, it’s not every day that a company who has a perquisite of conducting a large amount of sales, decides to reconnoiter my state.

Keep your fingers crossed- this could be BIG!

That’s all for today.

10-4, over and out!

P.S.
My buddy Scott is having a Christmas Giveaway over on his blog- he’s giving away several real estate courses, eBooks (including two copies of Flip This REO!), audios, and all kinds of other goodies!

There’s no catch- you just have to post a comment to his blog to enter! If you’d like to participate and win some free stuff, CLICK HERE! Good luck!

P.P.S.
My mentor, Steve Cook, is also giving away free audio downloads to one of his Flipping Homes boot camps! I have been to several of Steve’s events, and I can tell you that they are top notch- all content, no sales. To get your free boot camp audio CLICK HERE!

P.P.P.S.
My new favorite word: Reconnoiter.