Reach Out, Take Action and Stay Connected

From time to time I receive emails from people looking to reach out to me wanting to know where to begin their Real Estate Investing passion. Under the normal circumstances I would reply back and state the obvious response of staying connected to me through my blog and social media.

But this one particular email that I received from a gentleman in Austin I noticed my response was more personal than most. So I decided to share it with everyone.

Leveraging Individual Knowledge Versus the Power of a Networked Community

Before I share the email I want to communicate a powerful thought to you. Are you stronger as an individual than being a part of a network or a community of people? You may think to yourself that the answer is obvious but to many others the answer is easy but the result is difficult to achieve. Do you stand to achieve more by doing things by yourself or would you achieve more by leveraging a network of like minded people?

Read below. 

Hi David, Wow, I used the watch the show, you always came across to me as a highly principled, honest person. What I just learned since sending you a friend request is that we went to the same high school in San Antonio. I'm from the class of '81.The other thing I learned just this morning, according to your wall, is that you are now in Austin. I live in Austin as well, and have been here since 1990. I have been very active in the commercial construction industry for over 25 years. In 2003, I attended Robert Kiyosaki's 3 day course for real estate investors, after reading his book "Rich Dad/Poor Dad". I came away with a sense that I should act, and I did, problem is, I never seemed to be able to assess whether a deal was good or not, and as a consequence, I've lost tons of money in the process.How do you assess whether a property will be a money maker? I know the basics of buying low and selling high, but I always seem to get things working just the opposite. Sometimes, it has been that I underestimate the amount of money that it will take to fix a property, and others it becomes a process of trying to do too much work that doesn't add to the value like I had planned. I'm very skilled, and can do everything from rough framing, to sheetrock, to installing all of the finishes. What I need is to partner with someone who knows the ins and outs better financially.

Where would you suggest I start when looking for that person/people?

Thanks.  Jay

Reply:

Hey Jay

Thanks for reaching out me! I am in Austin and loving every minute of it! Don't feel bad about making mistakes in Real Estate as long as you don't make the same ones again.Education is Key- when your trying to sort through the forest of information on Real Estate Investing. I do recommend looking for as much free training a possible through blogs, webinars, training calls etc. Stay connected to my blog and sign up to get on my email list. www.montelongocoaching.com/blog  My company does offer training, partnership, property, hard money loans etc. I just finished a private coaching session in Austin for a few students out of Waco. If you are looking for some great no money down Real Estate Strategies go to www.lifestyleflipping.com. I am also starting a Real Estate Investment and Information Marketing Club in San Antonio and Austin there will be a small fee to start and there will be lots low cost education and even lots of free education. I will say this, if you have had trouble in the past just understand that the past does not equal the future. When is Now the time to take action in your life? You can't understand what success truly feels like without going through some hardships Again sign up for my email list on the home page of www.montelongocoaching.com and keep in touch through facebook.

I look forward to seeing you at the top!

David Montelongo

Lost in a World of Misinformation.

There are a lot of people just like Jay that are looking to breakthrough with their real estate investing passion. The most common problem is where do they go for this information?

That’s why I’ve been actively getting the right people together to help bring on the brightest and most talented individuals to help build a community for people looking to achieve greater results than they were getting before. To see what I'm talking about click "Real Estate Investment Clubs, Are They Worth It?".

The growing concern is the vast majority of information that exists is either extremely expensive to access or we just don't know where to get it. Then even if you do find the right information, how do you apply it? It's as if we’re stuck in a never ending mouse wheel that just keeps spinning and spinning until we've spent ourselves out of the game.

Knowledge and Power of a Network of Like-Minded People

That's were the power of leveraging a network of like minded people can exponentially grow your knowledge, skills and business. You see, once you meet someone in your niche you begin to have a conversation that's not just between you and the other person. There is also a conversation that is going on between you and yourself, well your inner sub-conscious.  You begin to validate some of your fears, concerns and self doubts about where you're at versus the rest of your peers. And that's ok. At the same time, you'll begin to feel comfortable and even encouraged in the fact that there is a vast wealth of knowledge that you can tap at anytime amongst your peers that you normally wouldn't achieve because you don't reach out and connect with groups in your area.

When you network and connect with other successful investors, marketers, lenders and even those who are just beginning, you will no doubt grow in ways that aren't seen in your bank account.

To provide an environment where the new school and old school, savvy and newbie, wealthy and the barely making it can meet to help elevate everyone by networking, discussing and sharing ideas. That is the purpose of the group I'm passionately creating. To have people to connect with others in the marketplace to further you beyond what you believe is possible.

For Jay, and many others like them, it's time to reach out, take action and stay connected.

Stay connected,

David Montelongo

P.S. I’m always answering questions and starting conversation on my blog and social media profile. Start a discussion on my Facebook page and I, along with others that are connected with me, will be happy to respond.