Posted by Bob(MD) on March 21, 1999 at 07:09:48:
I love the posts on this board. If I find one that pertains to my interests, I print it out and read, highlight, and reread it several times. I love having real life examples to study.
Bob(MD)
I’m not a think tanker. I’m a sponge - Posted by phil fernandez
Posted by phil fernandez on March 19, 1999 at 19:58:43:
Trying to figure where I fit in here.
Often people approach me asking me about this technique or that technique. Where did I come up with this or that.
Simple answer. I learned the technique from someone else. Keep your eyes and ears open.
I’ve been in the business for over 20 years. I still buy courses. In fact I have bought three courses from this site in the last month. If I am buying courses, you guys should be buying courses.
Be a sponge and absorp all of the creative real estate ideas you can.
Re: I’m not a think tanker. I’m a sponge - Posted by Course C. Course
Posted by Course C. Course on October 07, 1999 at 16:02:04:
huh? what are you? what are you talking about… buying courses. you know, i once bought a course. since i bought a course, you should buy a course. of course. of course buying courses is always of course a risk. naturally… err, i mean… OF COURSE. so buy your course, and drop me a line… of course.
-Course
I’m a sponge for artificial intellegence - Posted by Harvey Carroll, Jr.
Posted by Harvey Carroll, Jr. on March 21, 1999 at 22:39:26:
I try to find the best softwares and/or write my own. I look for appraisals, and any other income property analysis I can find and/or trade for…
I basically have a degree in finance/real estate and have participated in RE for 10 years…
Re: I’m not a think tanker. I’m a sponge - Posted by SCook85
Posted by SCook85 on March 19, 1999 at 23:43:46:
Phil,
I can relate to what you are saying. I have been reading more books then ever. In fact in the last 3 months I have probably read more books then I have in my entire life. I crave more knowledge everyday and take it in as I go.
SCook85
Re: I’m not a think tanker. I’m a sponge - Posted by Bill in Indiana
Posted by Bill in Indiana on March 19, 1999 at 20:42:07:
Weel said Phil, Just this week I seemed to be having some problems developing my lines of credit, got on the chat room and right there was the experience of Karp and JPIPer. Boy the people right here on this board are great. Also if anyone is having problems talk to other people. Most people want to help. I said somthing to my acct. this week about trying to get my line set up and hea told me he new a couple of bankers that might be just right for this deal. If you are having problems with a deal you will be surprised what happens when you talk to other people about your problems. Sponge on Phil!
returned email - Posted by Tracy
Posted by Tracy on March 20, 1999 at 15:15:16:
Bill,
I tried to email you using your address from your post. It came back. What is your working email address?
Tracy (from Utah)
Re: Book sponge - Posted by Nancy-NC
Posted by Nancy-NC on March 20, 1999 at 13:00:39:
I totally agree. I do not think anyone can be sucessful in real estate investing if they don’t read. Seminars and chat room, bulletin boards are great. But the nuances of the business must be absorbed and pondered over. Reading a book, highlighting passages and re-reading the book immediately and then again later. "Set"s the information. Some books you will keep and some you will pass on to others. You will find ideas that fit your stage of life and investing and you will find ideas that you choose to ignore or follow up on at some later date-if ever.
Take inexpensive news letters. Reading a person’s words gives you insight into their character and helps you determine if this is someone you really want to listen to.
HAVE FUN AND REMEMBER TO KEEP A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE
GOOD LUCK