Bobby Wallace

The reason that I ask the question, "Who knows a Realtor that needs more referrals" is because the Professional Network Connections is holding their inaugural West Ashley Business Partners Networking meeting Thursday July 30th, at 12 Noon at the Sunfire Grill in West Ashley....and we need a Realtor!

This network meets twice a month to provide networking and educational opportunities for business professionals. Educational guest speakers and business roundtable discussions are scheduled monthly and these lunch meetings are open to the business community.

Since most networking groups only allow 1-person-per-occupation, the Realtor spot is normally one of the top 2-3 that gets filled first!

So, if you know of a hard-working Realtor that needs a few more referrals, mention our group to them.

Their first visit is FREE! and they can RSVP by emailing summervillepnc@gmail.com or calling 843-200-5617.

Professional Network Connections was founded four and a half years ago by Debbie Griffith-Brown as a business and industry specific networking organization. Charleston has 11 area networks planned currently with 4 active networks, 3 networks launching in August and 4 more launching soon. There are over 60+ networking groups across the East Coast that included business, medical, Christian, automotive, manufacturing, women, Hispanic, entrepreneurial, Holistic Health & Wellness, Education, and many others, which are all interconnected for maximum networking and exposure.

For additional information about this network or Professional Network Connections, please contact Area Manager, Leigh Thomson or visit the website at www.pnconnections.org

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK CONNECTIONS

P.O. Box 713, Mauldin, SC 29662

864.640.4144

www.pnconnections.org

Larry Goins, author of the Ultimate Buying & Selling Course and How To Be A Real Estate Day Trader , will be the guest speaker at the Charleston Real Estate Investors Association on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009.

Larry is not only a published author, he is also licensed as a mortgage lender and mortgage broker in North Carolina and South Carolina, plus he is also licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina as a Real Estate Broker and General Contractor.

He is a member of the North Carolina Association of Mortgage Professionals and a member of the National Association of Mortgage Professionals.

Over the past few years, Larry has served as President (2003 & 2004) of the Metrolina Real Estate Investors Association in Charlotte NC, a not-for-profit organization that has over 350 members and is the local chapter of
the National Real Estate Investors Association.

In addition to conducting his own sold out 3 day Dream Big & Wakeup Wealthy Boot Camps several times a year, he is also an active real estate investor and speaks at various Real Estate Investment Associations about investing and finance.

His new home study course, The Ultimate Buying & Selling Machine. has been a HUGE SUCCESS selling
out 4 times within a 7-day period and the orders and testimonies keep rolling in!!.

His latest software, Ultimate Property Analyzer, has already been released and has rapidly gained
popularity as a valuable tool for new and experienced investors alike.

Between speaking engagements and mentoring other Investors, he oversees the daily operations
of Investors Rehab, Inc., of which he is a co-founder and officer.

Investors Rehab, Inc. is a real estate investment company that buys and wholesales 10-15 houses
per month to other investors at 70% of ARV.

On a personal note, Larry and his wife, Pam, have two children, Linda and Noah. He is a member of
River Hills Community Church in Lake Wylie, SC and plays guitar in the Church Praise Team.

As a Husband, Father, Business Man and Real Estate Investor, Larry holds true to his core values and moral integrity. His personal and business motto is, "People & Principles before Profits"

If you would like to learn more about wholesaling properties, this is your opportunity!

Charleston REIA is a group of real estate investors from throughout the tri-county area who meet on a regular basis to share information, leads and contacts, and to help each other learn more about real estate investing through bi-monthly educational meetings, subgroup meetings and other events to maximize their success.

If you are looking for "like-minded" people ...this is the place!

Since this is Larry's first visit to our Charleston REIA, we are expecting a big crowd, so please, get there early so that you can get checked in and get a good seat before he starts..Sorry, late arrivals will not be allowed in.

First time guests are FREE!

The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association meet at the N. Charleston Inn, 2934 W. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29418.

Our meeting starts at 6 PM sharp...

Seating will be limited. To R.S.V.P. go to http://www.charlestonrein.com or call 843-200-5617.

Hope you can join us!

Bring plenty of business cards!

I came across an interesting article about advertising and after reading it,

I thought about how it applies to the real estate business; take a look at

the article below and think about if (and how) it applies to you.

(Don't cheat and look at the date that it was originally written)

The first time a man looks at an advertisement, he does not see it.

The second time, he does not notice it.

The third time, he is conscious of it's existence.

The fourth time, he faintly remembers having seen it before.

The fifth time he reads it.

The sixth time, he turns his nose up at it.

The seventh time, he reads it through and says, "Oh brother!"

The eight time, he says, "Here's that confounded thing again!"

The ninth time, he wonders if it amounts to anything.

The tenth time, he asks his neighbor if he has tried it.

The eleventh time, he wonders how the advertiser makes it pay.

The twelfth time, he thinks it must be a good thing.

The thirteenth time, he thinks perhaps it might be worth something.

The fourteenth time, he remembers wanting such a thing a long time ago.

The fifteenth time, he is tantalized because he cannot afford to buy it.

The sixteenth time, he thinks he will buy it someday.

The seventeenth he makes a memorandum to buy it.

The eighteenth time, he swears at his poverty.

The nineteenth time, he counts his money carefully.

The twentieth time he sees the ad, he buys what it is offering.

Written in 1885 by Thomas Smith, London England

My question is:

Has the public's perception really changed any in the past 124 years?

Personally, the photo below is my motto when it comes to advertising/marketing:

(They will give up before I do!)

Home buyers view four pre-screened homes in one morning?

In the past, buying a foreclosed home was a very

challenging process. This was because of the limited supply of foreclosures. In many

cases, it took several weeks, if not months, to find a good foreclosure. Next, you had to

win the bidding war to buy it. And finally, you had to have a bank-truck-full-of-money to

repair the home.

Well, this has all changed with the recent foreclosure crisis. Today, there is a large

supply of great foreclosure opportunities. In fact, you can find these homes very quickly,

banks are accepting lower offers because of the supply, you don't have much competition

which means no bidding war and believe it or not, the homes are in much better shape. In

fact, there are even brand new homes which have been foreclosed upon.

If you are thinking of buying a home or investing in a foreclosure, you might want to

register to attend the "How To Buy Foreclosures Without Losing Your Shirt Class." At this free class,

you'll learn:

* Why all foreclosures are NOT great deals.

* Why you should never buy a home at sheriff sale.

* How to Avoid Costly Repairs When Buying a Foreclosure

* A little known negotiating secret that will save you thousands when buying a foreclosure.

* When The Bank Gets MOTIVATED To Sell Their Foreclosed Homes, and when they

Decide to Lower The Price of Foreclosed Homes They are Selling.

At the end of the class, attendees can participate in a special foreclosure tour. You'll be

able to walk through 4 foreclosed homes to see as group.

The Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association will host the free 60 minute class

and tour and will have a real estate attorney, home inspector and mortgage specialist

available to answer questions. The class and tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 11^th, 2009

at 9 AM. Only 10 seats are available. To register for this free class, call 1-800-896-0402 or visit:

http://www.FreeForeclosureListCharleston.com

"Are you...

...afraid to answer the phone?

...afraid to open your mail or bills?

...receiving harassing calls from creditors at work or at home?

...using one credit card to pay off other credit cards?

...paying the majority of your bills late each month?

...behind on payments on your house or auto?

Take the first step toward financial freedom and contact the Consumer Credit Counseling Services division of Family Services, Inc. We offer:

• Debt Management Program
• Budget Counseling
• Credit Improvement Workshops
• Homeownership Resources "

Service and support like this, is why Debbie Kidd, Director of the Charleston Family Services, is considered the best friend to local Charleston, SC homeowners who are victims of the current economy, and she will be the guest speaker at the Charleston Real Estate Investors Association on Tuesday, July 7th 2009.

Kidd will also highlight her agency's Employee Assistance Program.

Guests are welcome.

R.S.V.P to charlestonreia@gmail.com or visit their website at http://www.charlestonrein.com