Author Archives: Debbie

Buying and selling houses in the pretty house business boils down to just a few steps to buy or lease gorgeous houses in nice neighborhoods in all price ranges, including multi-million-dollar houses. We have all of these steps automated today … Read more »

Information marketing is the process of selling information that you own or have a license to use. You can get the maximum out of your information marketing efforts by making a strategy that helps you become a marketing specialist. Strategy: … Read more »

Every smart entrepreneur knows about the importance of goal setting. Sure, most of us set goals, but how many set goals smartly, using the SMART goal setting formula? By now, you’ve learned that without a carefully researched target – either … Read more »

I know you probably read the above headline and thought, what does it even mean? Aren’t referrals essentially just an introduction and aren’t meetings just conversations? I’m going to let you in on a little secret! Yes, all these words … Read more »

Asset Protection and Estate & Income Tax Planning are pieces of an overall protection that only savvy investors, business people and prepared entrepreneurs set up in advance. It is virtually impossible to do any of the three competently without addressing … Read more »

If you want to avoid having your company go through probate, you have to put the ownership certificates in the name of your living revocable trust. An extremely high percentage of companies fail when the owner dies. One of the … Read more »

A couple of months ago, before the school year ended my 10-year old daughter Delanie came to me and said “Mom, I really want my tennis game to improve this summer. By the time the tennis academy starts up again … Read more »

Back in 1982 when I first joined my local Real Estate Association, I was fresh out of my first seminar and had no idea what I was getting myself into. I’d been married to Beverly for 17 years, and she … Read more »

Dear JJ, Did you know you were made just for me, by a God whose work is mighty and ever so powerful? He did not miss one detail when He chose YOU to heal my hurts! Did you know your … Read more »

Ok, I admit it. I use four-letter words. A lot. Some of these four-letter words are the kind you may not like to hear if you’re a fine, upstanding person of high moral fiber. Oh well. The OTHER four-letter words … Read more »

There has never been any argument in advertising circles that the most effective business advertising is word-of-mouth advertising. That’s why direct selling is so dramatically successful as a method of marketing every imaginable product and service, and why direct selling … Read more »

Not everyone becomes as successful as they want to during their lifetime. There are people who seem to turn everything they touch to gold, people who just never seem to make it, and those who are constantly striving for and … Read more »

When you sit down and examine the advantage of owning multifamily properties, you will be amazed at the multitude of benefits. While other avenues of income generation offer some attractive incentives, owning multifamily properties brings many great things to the … Read more »

This July 4th Americans celebrate their 243rd Independence Day. The Declaration of Independence, signed during the midst of the American Revolution in 1776, was not just a statement of grievances against the British monarchy but also a declaration of freedom … Read more »

Perhaps you have learned about staying positive and prepared yourself mentally to move forward toward your goal of confidence building. You are working on getting your mind right and you have some ideas and understandings about where to go from … Read more »

During the past five years and throughout what has been a difficult time financially for many businesses, more and more entrepreneurs, small businesses and medium sized companies have realized that active networking is absolutely essential to business growth, particularly for … Read more »

Trusts are a major part of my legal work.  They are really neat tools, but they can be abused.  The IRS is out after the abusive ones.  They are misunderstood by most people.  There is a general ignorance about trusts … Read more »

If you know anything about Ron LeGrand, you know he’s a Marine veteran with a huge heart and deep-felt appreciation for his fellow service men and women.  Just ask any veteran who’s attended one of his boot camps, and they’ll … Read more »

Since ancient times, people around the world have been decorating the graves of fallen soldiers and loved ones. American Memorial Day activities date back to the Civil War between 1861 and 1865 when an incredible number of approximately 497,832 soldiers … Read more »

My Journey From Hell’s Kitchen to the Hotel Business My story begins in the early 1900s, when my grandfather, Harry Rosenofsky arrived at Ellis Island to start a new life.  Harry left his wife and four sons in Russia (the … Read more »

Bev and I recently went on a cruise to the western Caribbean, and on all cruises, there are endless tours. We always take a few to experience the culture as we did in Costa Maya, Mexico.  Our guide’s name was … Read more »

A long-time friend and mentor of mine, Dan Kennedy, recently wrote a piece I had to print here.  I will not change of word of it, but have shortened it a little. – Ron LeGrand Climb Without the Rope I … Read more »

We all go through life looking forward to reaching that one magic destination where everything changes once reached. If only I could graduate from high school, I’d be on my own with no one telling me what to do Once … Read more »

I was about 13 years old, and one evening I found myself sitting on a beach with my dad, and the then Mayor of Jacksonville Beach.  Dad ran an amusement park on the boardwalk and was often the guy the … Read more »

There are all kinds of people out there looking for successful entrepreneurial ventures to invest in. These include angel investors, venture capitalists etc. The question is does your idea have the necessary leverage to sway their money into your accounts? … Read more »

Confidence – shaken, not stirred. No matter what business you’re in, one key component of your success is the confidence you possess. It takes a lot of courage to run a business. It takes a lot of courage to stand … Read more »

Confidence Building Exercises: #1. Positive thinking Learning to think positively on a consistent basis takes practice but has been proven time after time to produce incredible results. The power of the mind is something that simply should not be underestimated. … Read more »

Struggling homeowners who are considering a short sale or modification or are facing foreclosure will see another year of tax relief.  The “fiscal cliff bill” passed by Congress, January 1st, included a provision to exclude borrowers from paying taxes on … Read more »

Ripped Off Have you ever been ripped off by an auto repairman because you know little to nothing about automobiles? Have you ever lost money on a deal because you didn’t know the value of a house? Have you ever … Read more »

It’s no secret that a property closing is a potentially stressful situation, no matter where you stand in the transaction process. Buyers and sellers everywhere have found that navigating through the often complicated property sale process can quickly prove challenging. … Read more »

To be truly effective at strategic networking you need to start with the ability to answer the questions “what do you do?” in a memorable way. But, how you handle those next 15-60 seconds could be the difference between a … Read more »

Strategy Billionaires vary in their tolerance for risk, and being a high risk taker isn’t a necessity for amassing impressive amounts of wealth.  Yet, almost without exception, all billionaires take risks at some point in their business careers that others … Read more »

One of our brand new sessions conducted at the 2013 Real Estate Investor Convention was Y.E.S. (Young Entrepreneurs Seminar).  Ron’s commitment in giving young entrepreneurial minds the tools and techniques they’ll need to get their own businesses (online or offline) … Read more »

I had an interesting conversation this morning that really got me thinking about a very important and necessary evil in life, that without it we tend to flounder and fail: accountability.  As is always true this time of year, many … Read more »

Happy New Year!  We’re going to do everything we can to get more money in your spendable column in 2013.  It isn’t going to be easy.  Taxes laws are changing daily, and I think they will continue to change radically … Read more »

MaryEllen Tribby recently re-ran a short article and graphic that she said made the most impressive impact on her readers this past year.  Simply put, the graphic details habits and traits successful people tend to have versus those folks not … Read more »

Are you not buying because you’re waiting to sell what you have first? Is your income suffering because you haven’t plugged the hole in the back end? Are you so afraid of selling you quit (or never started) buying? In … Read more »

I recently conducted the first two days of one of my boot camps and shortly thereafter spent two hours on the phone doing one-on-one calls with students.  There’s a common mistake I see students making over and over again, and … Read more »

Buying properties from out-of-state owners is what I consider to be the most overlooked method for getting great deals. Why? Because many top investors are NOT pursuing this method. Here’s the situation: Those who aren’t pursuing out-of-state owners often tell … Read more »

For any business to thrive or become successful one thing is needed… Customers! Without people to sell services or products to, then any business would simply stop functioning. With most businesses the problem does not lie in finding customers, but … Read more »

Location and Proximity The appraiser will always start out with some basic criteria when looking for comparable sales. Location and proximity are two of the items that they look for. Proximity is how far the comparable homes are to your … Read more »

There are a large number of internet FSBO (For Sale By Owner) sites. Their goal is to have users list their properties for sale, rental units and other real estate requests by users. Buyers and sellers hunt for properties and … Read more »

I received an interesting email from Global’s health insurance agent last week, which sent me on a consuming task to get to the bottom of the question, “What impact will the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have on our … Read more »

If you are an active real estate investor, chances are you’ve put in an offer that has been met with resounding silence-no counteroffer, no communication within the time for response. Nothing. Have you ever followed up to see what happened? … Read more »

Every year, federal agencies propose new mortgage rules that can affect everything from buying homes, to getting loans, to selling homes. Here are the latest rules that are up for discussion: 1. Fewer fees – If you’re completely confused by … Read more »

Furniture seems to be the bane of existence for many people trying to unload their houses. How much do I need? Do I need it at all? If so, where do I get it? Do I have to buy it? … Read more »

Sellers need help selling their homes. You can be their solution by buying it. But instead of trying to convince sellers to take less than market value, how many houses could you buy if you offered above market value? And … Read more »

The more complicated a negotiation is, the less likely it is that you’re going to be able to reach a deal with the other side of the table. In many negotiations there are just too many things for both parties … Read more »

Recently, an email showed up in my inbox that had me quite concerned.  Many of you may have received it too.  So, I decided to do a little research and check the facts for myself.  After all, this email pertained … Read more »

Did You Know?  You can be making money on property you NEVER HAVE TO BUY with judgments, liens and options! Imagine the headline: “Man steals $8,373 with Title Company’s blessing.” That’s right, meet Mike Warren, a real estate entrepreneur who … Read more »

Anyone with half a brain knows you have to do your research before making any major investment. Whether you’re investing in a house, a car, or your education, you need to do your due diligence. I check online reviews before … Read more »

“The older I grow, the more I listen to people who don’t talk much” (Germain G. Glidden). WHOM DO YOU FIND IT EASY TO LISTEN TO? The dynamic public speaker? The fascinating celebrity? The person with plenty of personality and … Read more »

I just got off the phone with Ron, and in a way that only Ron can do, he asked me, “So, Leonetti (he never uses my first name!), let me get this straight.  You mean to tell me that all … Read more »

There are six elements to any marketing campaign.  The market niche or list is the most important element and carries the most weight in determining your successful results. Buying and selling houses creatively is such a great business.  You can … Read more »

Each year, hundreds of millions of dollars are given away to people in grants, subsidies and loans.  Many investors have received free money for their real estate ventures, to pay for closing costs etc!  You can receive government funding to … Read more »

Have you ever wondered why the banks have the big tall buildings downtown with their name plastered all over the top?  The answer is simple:  they make real estate sized profits without ever owning the property.  Another way to put … Read more »

We are bombarded with a staggering 5,000 marketing messages per day.  Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to get your message in front of your target market when you want. Most would be depressed by these stats.  … Read more »

It is not necessarily the content of the following Seven Steps to Every Sale that will make this article revolutionary.  These seven steps to every sale are fairly universal.  There is, however, a principle that is essential for success with … Read more »

In the days before I became a real estate investor and had my own real estate investors education club, PittsburghREIA.Com, I was a shooter.   I spent most of my life protecting the lives of other people.  Most recently I worked … Read more »

Sellers need help selling their homes. You can be their solution by buying it. But instead of trying to convince sellers to take less than market value, how many houses could you buy if you offered above market value? And … Read more »

If you’re being challenged by recent market changes or struggling from a lack of cash, here’s a solution for you. Raising and using private money can help you enjoy more profits in a slow, normal, hot or post-hot real estate … Read more »

Power negotiators know that by using the Nibbling Gambit, you can get a little bit more even after you have agreed on everything.  You can also get the other person to do things that she had refused to do earlier. … Read more »

I’ve seen it time and time again. I give one investor all of the tools he or she needs to succeed, but failure ensues. Another investor receives the same tools and proceeds to secure tremendous wealth and financial freedom in … Read more »

What if we told you it’s possible to build a 100% automated online business based on a topic you’re passionate about?  And what if we also told you it’s possible for this business to generate up to 6-Figures per year … Read more »

How you think about your ability to create wealth and cash flow through real estate investing has a major impact on your results.  Becoming a millionaire or multi-millionaire is a big stretch for most people.  But, you have the vehicle … Read more »

It amazes me how some people, most in fact, who have the same amount of hours in a day, get so little done.  I’ve always had a hard time understanding why people intentionally waste time and live an unproductive life.  … Read more »

“Tell me the secret to being a successful affiliate marketer!” I get this type of email on occasion. I always dutifully read the email and send a polite reply. In the reply email I always try to stress the following … Read more »

There’s a lot of ways to make a million bucks, but most involve some kind of business, and that business must have the potential to achieve a high income, or all one has is a low paying job he/she happens … Read more »

You probably already have a little business. If you don’t have a business, you need one. On our upcoming Webinar, I’m going to show you how to get one, or if you’ve already got a business, I’m going to show … Read more »

A great deal of my time is devoted to teaching, and I’m always confronted almost everywhere I appear with three different types of people in my audience. The first type are those who are hearing me for the first time … Read more »

When I started out investing in Real Estate, I did it ALL THE WRONG WAY! Like so many other Real Estate Investors, I was taken to the slaughter house. I went to my local banker and was able to do … Read more »

The IRS is your major impediment to financial success, and it is moving quickly from being an impediment to a full road block. During the year 2000, the total number of IRS agents for “Key Enforcement” was 20,832. The ObamaCare … Read more »