Let's Talk Real Estate Investing with Sharon Vornholt

Today we're going to talk about the 8 steps to creating a marketing plan for your business. I'm going to go over those steps in the show, but I also have something else for you. I'm going to give you the same exact marketing plan template that I use with my private coaching students.

When you have a marketing plan, you know how to get where you want to go. Creating a marketing plan using my template will make this process so much easier.

Get your own Quick Start Marketing Plan Template BY CLICKING HERE….

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As we close out this year, it's a great time to start setting yourself up for success in the new year. When you look back at 2019, how would you say your year went? Did it turn out the way you had hoped it would? For many people, the answer will be no. For others, the answer will likely be, "Pretty much. In fact, I accomplished most if not all of what I set out to do".

What do you Think the Difference is Between These 2 Answers?

I can tell you that it comes down to two things. One is planning your year, and the other is implementing your plan. That's what we're going to talk about today.

Be sure to get your FREE Goal Setting Planner. Just Click Here…

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I recently got this 2-part reader question, and it's one that I get a lot. The question is, can you wholesale probates, and can you double close these deals?

The answer to both is yes in most cases, and that's what today's show is all about. Recently, some states have started to implement changes that affect your ability to wholesale any type of property. It's important to know your state's laws.

Show Notes

• Why you might not be able to wholesale in every state, and what to do about that.
• How do closing costs affect an investor's ability to do a double close?
• Who should you ask for advice on these matters?
• Do you need to have your contracts reviewed periodically?

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What is an Absentee Owner and How Do You Work with Them?

Absentee owners are a group of off-market sellers that can be a great source of leads. So, how does someone become an absentee owner? There are generally two ways. By choice or by circumstances and that's what we are going to talk about today. These folks have unique challenges and problems. Learn how to become a trusted resource in this show.

Probate Investing Simplified

If you want to learn how to be an expert in this very lucrative niche, take a look at my course Probate Investing Simplified. Now is the perfect time to get started.

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If your real estate business got you in a funk, it's not really surprising. The world is full of opportunities. There are so many ways to make money in real estate it's easy to jump from one thing to another. Generally speaking, shiny object syndrome is not your friend.

However, know that you're not expected to have it all figured our right out of the gate.

Listen in as I share some action based tips for moving forward in your business. Also... be sure to stop by the Louisville Gal's Real Estate Blog for more great tips.

In today's show, I want to talk about finding your tribe, and why it is so important to do that.

First of all, what is your tribe? It's a community or a group of people that "get you". They will cheer you on when you succeed, and they will be there when everything goes sideways. Here is one of the most important things; they will accept you for who you are.

If you're an entrepreneur that has a small business, you probably feel isolated at times. Successful real estate investors spend a lot of time on marketing, talking to sellers, estimating repairs and looking at properties so that they have deals in their pipelines.

Listen in and find out more about finding YOUR tribe. To read the full article on the Louisville Gal's Real Estate Blog just CLICK HERE.

Be sure to stop by. I have some pretty cool freebies.

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Mastering Probate Direct Mail Campaigns – Marketing Tip #10

In the last show, I went over the 4 parts of successful probate direct mail campaigns and why you need to get each one of those pieces right. Today, I'm going to take it a step further and get into the statistics behind probate direct mail campaigns that help with mastering direct mail campaigns.

If you remember, the 4 parts to a direct mail campaign are:

• The list
• The mail piece
• The message
• The campaign

How Long do you Mail?

You mail until you buy the house, someone else buys the house or they come off your list for another reason.

In today's show you're going to learn the statistics behind the length of your direct mail campaigns, and how quickly your "competition" quits.

Probate Investing Simplified

If you want to learn how to be an expert in this very lucrative niche, take a look at my course Probate Investing Simplified. Now is the perfect time to get started.

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If you aren't getting the response rates you were expecting from your mailings, it's time to look at your process. If one or more of the components of your probate direct mail campaign is missing, that's most likely the problem. Today I'm going to cover those 4 main components that are directly related to the success of your direct mail campaigns.

The 4 Main Components of Probate Direct Mail Campaigns

#1. The List

#2. The Mail Piece

#3. The Message

#4. The Campaigns

Probate Investing Simplified

Don't forget to check out my course, Probate Investing Simplified.

If you want to be able to show up as "the expert" every time you are contacted about a property in an estate, I can show you how to do that in just 6 short weeks.

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My guest today is New Jersey real estate investor, Liz Faircloth. Liz and her husband Matt are experts when it comes to apartments, commercial property, syndication and raising private money. Even though they have grown a large portfolio of properties, they started out just like everyone else; one property at a time. The first property they bought just happened to be a duplex.

Liz's story about how they got started is very interesting. For anyone sitting on the sidelines wondering how someone goes from buying their first property to building a successful multi-family business (while having a couple of children along the way), you're not going to want to miss this one.

Be sure to stop by the Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog for more great content. I have some cool freebies over there too.

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Today we're talking marketing and branding with the founder of Chicago REIA, Andrew Holmes.

So, why should investors care about marketing and branding? The reason is simple. Marketing is how you get leads. Branding is why they choose YOU.

Think about that for a minute. Your brand is one of the main reasons a seller will choose you over your competition.

In this show you'll discover how having a memorable brand makes all your marketing work better. I'll also show you how to get started today building your brand with some simple, easy to implement strategies.

Here's a marketing tip for you: When it comes to marketing, you either have to spend your time or your money. The fact is that most people don't have a lot of money to spend when they are just starting out. In this show, I'm going to show you some strategies you can use for marketing and branding that are either free or low cost.

Thanks to Andrew Holmes for having me as a guest on his show. Be sure to stop by ChicagoREIA.org for more cutting edge training

Also, don't forget to stop by the Louisville Gal's Real Estate Blog for more great content. Be sure to grab your freebies while you're there.

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