Detroit, MI

"A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn." ~Author Unknown

Change. We hear about this word so often in one form or another it almost just blends into the background. We all hear about change and how we need to change ourselves or we'll become outdated but it doesn't always seem to sink in with everyone. How many people do you know that refuse to change for one reason or another? How many people have you heard say that they've been doing it this way for the past 10 years and they're not about to start doing it differently now? While this attitude seems to be the default for human nature, it's not helping anyone.

In long periods of economic booms and wealth building, you find that people and companies become content in doing just "good enough". They stop innovating, stop changing, and just do what they've been doing because it works and while they may not be the best, they're getting by just fine enough. What happens, however, is that economies and markets change and I don't think I need to talk anyone into believing that we have seen a lot of change in the Detroit market over the past 5 years and that we will see even more change over the next 5 years.

If you're one of the people that refuses to change, you will not prosper during these times. It's not about doing what has worked before, it's about trying new strategies and creating new ways to build wealth and prosper. During times of change there is more opportunity than at any other time but there are few people that can identify the opportunity let alone change to capitalize on it. Who are you going to be, the one that talks to their kids about how they could have invested in real estate back in 2008 at unprecedented price points or are you going to be the one that is relaxing on the French Riviera with your family while your real estate holdings in Detroit are booming? Find out how to change and adapt to today’s market or you’ll be looking at the former rather than the later.

Successfully Yours,

Jared Pomranky

Detroit Market Expert

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Here it is Labor Day and another summer has passed. With the slower real estate market in Metro Detroit area I have been working harder than ever. Some of my buyers just want to keep on looking as they can't find what they want.

I can not wait for this holiday weekend as the Labor Day weekend is going to be a rest for me. Hard to imagine a workaholic taking Labor Day as a day of rest. We will be on a lake one of the days just floating around on a Pontoon boat with family. We will be barbecuing some ribs. I can smell them now.

There are lots of things going on in Metro Detroit but you can find inexpensive things to do. You can play ladder ball, horseshoes, or bocci ball with friends.

Barack Obama and Senator Biden will be here in Metro Detroit at the annual Labor Day Parade. Then they will be speaking at a rally in Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit. There is many great events going on around town.

Pontiac Michigan is having ART BEATS and EATs

Romeo is having the Romeo Peach Festival

Rochester is having Arts and Apples Art show.

Detroit Michigan is hosting the Michigan State Fair

So take some advice from this workaholic. Take some time off from working and go and enjoy the weekend with family and friends. Relax and sit back. Life passes us by so fast. Enjoy yourselves.

Detroit is a great place to invest as I'm sure you know.  That being said, there are many things you need to keep in mind when investing in our area.  The profit potential and cash flow is amazing here and you can take advantage of all of it if you follow some simple rules.  First off, always make sure you use professionals and get recommendations from other investors that have used these professionals such as contractors, project managers, and property managers from other investors that have used them before.  I have heard countless stories of investors (out of state and in state) getting ripped off or getting shoddy work from someone that they never got a recommendation on.  Believe me.  I have gone through the contractors that have taken my money and contractors where they might as well have because I had to get someone else in to fix their "completed" work.  We're here to make you successful in Detroit so if you need some recommendations for trusted professionals on our team that we use and other investors we respect use, just ask.

We have compiled the "8 Secrets to Successful Investing in Detroit" for download at Detroit InvestmentSecrets.  Below is a summary of secret number 4 to find out what you need to be reading!

Secret #4

PEX, Security Doors, and Glass Block Windows

These are Detroit market specific improvements that buyers and renters want to see in their new home.  You will have significant challenges selling or renting a home in Detroit without these improvements.

PEX (summary of what's at Detroit InvestmentSecrets

PEX is basically plastic plumbing like your garden hose in your back yard.  You need to replace your copper plumbing with PEX for the following reasons: Copper is a high theft item and is expensive to replace.  Most plumbing is old and may be metal soldered with lead (not good) and the supply line functionality will be severely reduced.  For the cost of PEX you will get long lasting quality, a break on your insurance, and better performance.

Security Doors

Security doors are an extra steel door that is installed on the outside of every exterior door.  Renters want to see security doors for extra security and you will find that break-ins are severely reduced with a steel security door.

Glass Block Windows

Glass block windows are just what they sound like.  They are actual sealed blocks of glass that are used for security in basement windows.  They function the same, if not better, than steel bars across basement windows but they are much more aesthetically pleasing and are energy efficient.  Renters want to see these for security, looks, and energy efficiency.

By visiting Detroit Investment Secrets - Secrets for Successful Investing you can download our free report to get all of the 8 Secrets of Successful Detroit Investing and view pictures of everything and get important links and contact information.  Enjoy the free report and let us know how we can help you!

FYI, many of our houses sell before they even make it to our website so contact us and let us know what you're looking for.

Successfully Yours,
Jared Pomranky
Detroit Market Expert

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The Internet Club meets this Thursday and members are looking forward to a special guest, Kim Schott, who will be speaking to the group on internet marketing techniques. “Many members have asked me how they can use the internet to promote themselves and generate leads for their business,” says Mark Maupin, leader of the club, “I know Kim will have a lot of valuable information to share.”

Kim Schott has worked as a global business consultant for more than 12 years. Her area of expertise include consistently attracting more clients to a small business in less time and strengthening relationships with an emerging cultural sector of clients. She is known for her engaging, professional style, respect of cultural values and sense of humor as she reaches out and connects with people from all corners of the globe.

Kim will speak to members about FaceBook, a community networking website, and how to use it to build your business. Topics include how to avoid the most common killer of client communication, how to use client communication strategies to help you come out on top of any difficult situation, secrets professionals use to propel their global business performance, and how to effectively utilize all areas of FaceBook.

Mark Maupin leads the Internet Club on the second Thursday of each month, from 6pm to 9pm. He looks forward to seeing many new faces at this event. Not a member? Not a problem! Join Mark for the meeting and he will get you signed up. Mark has announced that next month he plans to have one the leading experts speak on how to set up a web site. The meeting is on July 10, from 6pm to 9pm. Visit http://megaeveningevent.com for details.

The Downtown Campus of Wayne County Community College Library

1001 West Fort Street,

Detroit, Michigan Contact: Ralph Mark Maupin

Phone: 248-939-6232

Email: Maupin.mark@gmail.com

Mark Maupin leads the Internet Club meetings the 2nd Thursday of each month in the library at the Downtown Campus of Wayne County Community College. Mark invited Kim Schott to speak; she will cover using the internet to generate more clients to a business and how to use FaceBook.com to make money. Face Book is a leading social blog and networking website.

Mark has recorded previous speakers at his club events which are now available on DVD. Panel internet experts, Jayne Burch, Mark Maupin and Corey Perlman, showed how to set up web sites and auto responders, and how to be at top of Google.

Ted Turner showed how to market yourself and your products on eBay; how to research and price your products to sell; how to list the product, and how to advertise the product on eBay.

Ralph Mark Maupin showed how to be on the first page of Google, even if you do not have a web site. People will find you within the search category they would be looking in.

Mark has announced that next month he plans to have one the leading experts speak on how to set up a web site. The meeting is from 6pm to 9pm. Visit http://megaeveningevent.com for details.

The Downtown Campus of Wayne County Community College Library

1001 West Fort Street,

Detroit, Michigan

Contact: Ralph Mark Maupin

Phone: 248-939-6232

Email: Maupin.mark@gmail.com

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