My buddy Preston Ely passed along a pretty good investing tip this week.

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I was watching an interview with Warren Buffet the other day.  It was pretty interesting.

Interviewer: Does it make sense to buy houses as investments right now?

Warren: Sure it does. So long as you buy with VALUE built in.

Therein lies the key, my friend.  Real estate is still the best and most secure investment to be had… so long as you buy with value.

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Posted on Sunday, 17th August 2008 in Real Estate | Comments (0)

I just found out one of our Teamwork Lead System Community Leaders, Charles Blair, has closed 3 bird dog-generated deals up in Maryland in the last 3 months. He and his partner Marcel are doing WORK all across Maryland. They’re true real estate junkies!

Here’s their great house hunter training blog: http://www.MarylandHouseHunters.com

I don’t know how he has the time between running the business, helping other TLS members with his 15 years of experience, and generally loving life… but I believe he does a bit of real estate mentoring as well. You’ll definitely want to get in touch with Charles if you’re anywhere near the Maryland area.

Posted on Thursday, 14th August 2008 in Real Estate | Comments (0)

This time, a standard $5,000 wholesale flip by Jason in Houston. No copy of the check on this one, but Jason says:

“I am very pleased with the Teamword Lead System for tons of reasons. 1. It has already paid for itself 10x, I closed on a lead brought through the system for a $5000 assignment fee within the first few months. 2. I have over 150 bird dogs now who are scouring my market for me bringing me leads every day. And 3. I would buy the system just for the organization. You can put ALL of your leads in this system for one simple, easy to use storage of your leads and their status.

The product is definitely worth it. You will more than pay for years it with the first lead you close on.”

Jason runs a blog at WholesalingTips.com.. check it out & give him some love. He’s adding more & more great content there.

If you’re a real estate investor, learn more about what the Teamwork Lead System can do for you at http://www.TeamworkLeadSystem.com or check out The Virtual Bird Dog Blueprint now!

Posted on Thursday, 14th August 2008 in Real Estate | Comments (0)

As I was driving to my cousin’s baby luau this afternoon, I was listening to ESPN Radio as I often do.

Legendary Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green was giving his NFL Hall of Fame induction speech. He had a number of former friends, family, coaches and players to thank, and he briefly talked about his path from junior high through the NFL.

But it was the last thing he said that struck me, and I’ve been thinking about it all day.

Green’s very last statement — as he stood upon the pinnacle stage that ALL football players aspire for — was this:

“At the risk of sounding self-righteous, I belong here.

I belong here because I know what to do with this. With God’s fame… with God’s visibility… with God’s success.”

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Posted on Sunday, 3rd August 2008 in Business, Faith | Comments (0)