not nervous anymore

Hello investors,
     I know I just got done writing a blog, but I have to share with you something that just happened. I wasn't nervous for the first time today calling a seller. YAY me!! I know no one can do anything to you over the phone and the worst you can get is no, but for some reason I don't like the "phone" thing. I did however work customer service for years. So you would thing I would have no problems, but NOOOO. I'm so nervous on the phone and voice shaky. But today. Today was different I stepped out in faith and was confident about this real estate stuff. True I didn't know what questions to ask. Didn't have my darn lead sheet in front of me, but hey. The preliminary is done. Just be confident. Know your subject a little bit. Listen to the seller. I'm so happy AND he sounds motivated. GO ME!! Now time to grind.
Tip of the day February 4, 2015: Be confident  Thanks for reading LaShaunta "thenextguru" Tanksley

keep pushing!!

Hello fellow investors!!
        LaShaunta here. Its been awhile since I wrote a blog post. I have been actually busy busy busy. And pushin pushin pushin. As you all know I have been real estate investing for a number of years. My business partner and I have had contracts but no deals complete. I am gonna push until I complete a deal. And you know what? After that I will STILL push. This is to motivate you guys, no matter what KEEP pushin. Sure I have gotten frustrated. Some people have been in wholesaling months and they have had deals complete. I wonder what magic that are conjuring up or is it a secret formula or system. I myself study so much that I do get caught up in over analyzing things, but that's another post. LOL. So in closing, I'll tell you no matter how long you have been in Keep doing until you do your first deal. After that it will get easier. I think I explained what wholesaling is. Its basically where the property is put under contract then assigned to another buyer. In the beginning this all did seem a breeze..This I realized it took hard work and dedication. And that need to PUSH. So KEEP Pushin. Thanks for reading. LaShaunta "thenextguru" Tanksley
Tip of the day February 4, 2015-Keep pushing!!

re: be prepared

Well ppl, its been awhile. And as a novice investor it gets harder and harder to actually "invest". Right now Im working on a FSBO (For Sale by Owner). Now ppl, I know un pequito about real estate due to the fact that it fails to enter into my brain (I think I lost some brain cells from all that college drinking). But seriously folks, I titled this blog "be prepared" for a reason. I wanted to let you know that when you speak with someone DONT let them know that you actually aren't prepared. I was speaking with him and was like hey Mr. such and such. Im new. Mistake number one. Don't tell him or her your new and its your first deal. That will ruin it. And I know, I read it somewhere else. But when I was on the phone I felt actually trapped. Like a deer in headlights, I had to pause for a second. So Mr. Such and Such knows now number one, my name. Number two, he knows Im new to the business. And three, he knows I may know a LITTLE about a type of mortgage he mentioned in working with me. My point of this paragraph is to be prepared when you talk to the owner.

TIP of the day for November 19: Be prepared and have confidence. You will get your first deal done, but dont get it before me. LOL!!!!!

re:back to work after the holiday

Well folks, hope you had a fun-filled holiday like mine. Mine was filled with burnt barbecue and stale wine coolers. Im just kidding. Actually the barbecue was great. Well the brisket was a little tough. And im not a drinker, so I went for the ice water. ( with a splash of lemon). So folks, I hope you are learning as I am learning. I have mentioned that I love to research for my uncle. Right now Im reading and I have a neat site I like and will reference to you in a little while. But you have to do your due dilligence. Don't become nerds folks. Have fun, but work hard in the process. Well I'm making this blog a little short. Gotta go eat my pizza. Im putting a real estate site in my tip. Its really helpful for newbies. Have fun today and enjoy your weekend.
Ltanksley

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re: seems like its been forever!!!

Hey people...It seems like its been forever. I need toothpicks to keep my eyes open!!! Its 5:30 am thursday morning...LOL...seriously..Im coming at this blog with a lighter tone. Who wants to be bored by my daily tasks. You all want to hear about some crazy escapades. Like me fighting over a park with someone at the appraisal district. I am involved in real estate. Its always fun, right? But that didn't happen at the appraisal district. In fact I found parking easy, (unless you coming on horseback). Hey do you know that malls in Williamson County have places to park horses, strange huh? But back to my real estate advice. To start off, just find someone that explains things simply. There is this guy that coins himself, Disco Dan. Yes straight from the 70's, but he's youngs as me. Im talking about late twenties. His real name is Preston Ely. Google him...In fact his site is, LearntoWholesale.com. I even checked the BBB and he has a C- rating. Not an A, but not a D, either. So he has something to offer. Don't rate him by his BBB rating, he is great. With wit and vital RE info. Well that's my time. Remember time is money. And right now I have none of both. Ok. I'm outtie. Yo guru. LaShaunta.

Tip of the day: Thursday September 3rd, Real Estate is worth learning from cool gurus like me.

re:exicting news!!!

Well folks...I have some exciting news for you guys. I posted a link of this blog to my facebook and less than a hour, I had a reader and someone that wanted to refinance their home. I was so excited!!! My Uncle Glen, ( who is my mentor), is contacting the prospect. Right now I'm learning all I can from the gurus, my uncle, and the internet. I have to go to the library next week to check out more RE books they may have. The library is also a good source of books and research. Well, off to get ready for the weekend. My cousin is getting married and I have to get ready. Bye for now and enjoy your weekend. LaShaunta.

Tip for Saturday, August 1st, 2009: Never underestimate the power of social media!!

re: through with Manic Monday

Remember that song "Manic Monday"? Well I had another Manic Monday. Was out running errands with my Mom. My internet connection completely messed up at home. Needless to say, I had to wait until today to research properties. I went to the Williamson County Apprasial District site. My uncle went to the building to print out some sheets. He has a land lead. Im trying to find a buyer. Have to advertise, advertise, advertise. Well, back to my researching. Got off early from my job.



Tip for Tuesday July 28th, 2009: Learn the ends and outs of advertising.