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Vending Company Case Study

So I was surfing along on Craigslist, and came across a few vending companies for sale. One in particular listed a bunch of equipment in several Nashville locations. After talking with the guy, it turns out that he had acquired a bunch of drink and snack locations at warehouses belonging to the Tennessean newspaper. He [...]

15Jul2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
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New Company :: Creative Lawn Works

I recently invested in a lawncare / landscape service with my friend Aaron. He’s been managing it, acquiring new customers… etc… I bought the truck, equipment and paid for the marketing. He’s been doing pretty good, especially for having started a bit late in the season. It’s not really profiting… but at least it’s paying [...]

13Jul2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
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Opportunity for ministry in Real Estate

One of the things that I like about being involved in Real Estate as an investor are the opportunities I have to minister to folks in need. Most of the folks who call our office are hurting. Some have gone through divorce, have a family member in jail, have lost their job… the problems are [...]

13Jul2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
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Why Subject To?

While running our wholesale real estate business, there have been a lot of folks who have contacted us who are behind on their payments or have other problems with their home, but although they are definitely ‘motivated’… they don’t have enough equity in their home to make it a wholesale deal.
At first we were thinking [...]

13Jul2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
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The Wholesale Real Estate Process Simplified

This article is intended as a ‘What is wholesaling’ article for beginners… experienced readers beware!
My wife and I have been going through several classes and seminars, and have been consuming real estate books by the dozens over the last year. We’ve also joined up with a coaching program, and have been members of our local [...]

13Jul2008 | Jim | 3 comments | Continued
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noPhone (or how i stood in line for 8 hours and came away with some friends)

the new apple iPhone 3G has officially been released, and once again… i have missed the opportunity to own one of these things. First… a little background. About a year ago, I needed to switch carriers. Sprint was not working at all in our new home, dropping calls and generally misbehaving.
Now, I would be classified [...]

12Jul2008 | Jim | 2 comments | Continued
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