Model A in a Parade...

Last Saturday I had the privilege to drive my family's 1929 Model A Ford in a local parade. If was a ton a fun to drive a vehicle that is almost a hundred years old and still running. I have included some pictures for your viewing pleasure.



You may be asking how this has anything to do with real estate? Well first off I was able to advertise my business a bit with a banner on the back. Secondly, many of the houses I am buying were built in the same year as this car and cost less than the car is worth now! So for all of you wondering how to get out of that job you hate or wanting to make that extra money for the much needed vacation, what are you waiting for?



Cheers,

Geoff Dearing
gwdearing@yahoo.com

The greatest real estate opportunity in history...

I recently came back from a real estate conference in Las Vegas where the presenter labeled this current market as the best real estate investment market in the history of the United States. Now, I am not in 100% agreement with this, but I can say that it is definitely one of the top 3 opportunities of all time. Over the next two to three years, we are going to have the opportunity as investors to be able to buy homes at drastic discounts. I am gearing up to work in my home area on Short sales and other foreclosure techniques as well as buying several rental properties out of state. You need to be careful on which techniques you use as many properties are over leveraged, in terrible markets, and will get you into serious trouble if you don't have the right strategy in mind. Make sure you educate yourself by hiring good team members to fill in the positions.

As always, if anyone is interested in a real estate coach or buying property in Utah for equity or Kansas City for Cashflow, give me a call!

801-232-9500

Real Estate is like an airplane...

It can get you where you want to go in life, really quick! I have seen fortunes won in this industry many times. Many people ask me how things are going with my real estate business and I always reply that it is going really well. Why? Because real estate is an industry that treats the educated well and allows them to earn high returns. Now is a great time to be purchasing rental investment property in solid markets. I am not a fan of markets with vacancy rates in the double digits. If you need more help developing an investment portfolio, I am always glad to help with partnering and answering questions!

Happy Investing,

Geoff Dearing

Changing Seasons

We are not out of the recession, but signs are improving. House sales are up, contractors I have talked to are starting to get more business, and the sentiment of America seems to be improving. What are your thoughts? I am curious what everyone perceives has truly changed. I don't think much has changed outside of the media finding they were not selling the 'recession' as well as they could sell 'swine flue' so things have switched gears.

As you can tell I am not a fan of the media, but I believe that the lack of them reporting on the economy is helping things, so I will say Thanks to those journalists now chasing influenza across the globe!

Have a real estate question?

email it to gwdearing@yahoo.com

Taking advantage of a down market...

I am still finding an abnormal amount of people who are claiming to be waiting for the bottom before they get into investing. To me this is turning into more of an excuse than it is a valid concern. I understand the importance of not overpaying for an investment, but I also know that the flip side is equally as damaging. That side would be waiting to long while opportunities are prime for the picking.

Today I put offers in on four properties. Two will likely sell for more, one is under contract, and the fourth is trying to hold out for more. I am saying this only because it proves that there are plenty of people taking advantage of these opportunities and I would hate to have you miss out. If you are on the fence about investing, now is the time to get off and make some offers. It is true that prices could come down more in some areas, but it is equally as likely that they will go up.

I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding real estate investment and getting started.

Happy hunting and I hope you find the deals that will make you wealthy in this opportune time!

Improving Credit

How to....

I am looking for ideas on how to videos to be posted on my website. I have already covered the topics of home inspections, credit, and first time home buying. Anyone have a suggestion for another real estate how-to video?