Free Real Estate Investing Training and Seminars - from The HBH Group

The HBH Group offers FREE monthly seminars to teach the principles of "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor", the groundbreaking new book that offers the novice real estate investor proven models and systems to create wealth with real estate. Here are some examples of the success stories that are shared in our seminars as well as a synapsis of the book:

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When Wendy Patton bought her first investment property she was living in a hotel, made $20,000 a year, and owed that much in student loans. Today Wendy has bought and sold more than 600 houses.

Jimmy and Linda McKissack struggled for years to turn a restaurant and nightclub into a sustainable business. They began supplementing their income though investment properties. Within five years they went from a handful of investment homes to 83 residential properties worth over $10 million.

When Danny Williams accepted an early retirement package from Delta, he owned 11 rental properties and had two children in college. Danny says he's now "totally unemployable" by choice and in complete control of his destiny.

Based on extensive research and interviews with over 120 millionaire real estate investors like these, Gary Keller's new "how to" guide reveals the models, strategies and fundamental truths millionaires use to become wealthy through real estate investing.

His latest book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, written with Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan, hits bookstores just as real estate investing has gone mainstream. According to the National Association of REALTORS, in 2004 nearly a third of all sales were second homes or investments.

"By tapping the wisdom of millionaire investors from across the country, we're sharing investment models that can be duplicated by anyone in any market." Keller explains, "These are the foundational strategies every investor must know in order to maximize their financial wealth."

But the book isn't just about real estate. Through his research Keller discovered that millionaires think about money quite differently than others. As a result, this book also takes a hard look at the money myths that hold some people back and the money truths that lets others soar. The book begins by exploring the "MythUnderstandings" about the way people view investing. For example, Keller explains despite what most people think, investing by definition and design isn't risky. Millionaire Real Estate Investors employ time-tested strategies to avoid risk and, in the end, take luck out of the game.

By the end of the book readers will be able to:

• Think a Million: Develop the financial literacy and mindset of a millionaire investor
• Buy a Million: Amass a real estate portfolio with a market value of a million dollars or more
• Own a Million: Turn investments into an asset-based business with ever-increasing net worth
• Receive a Million: Build an investment empire that provides a million dollars a year in passive income

Keller concludes with twenty-one inspiring and enlightening profiles of real-life Millionaire Real Estate Investors whose wisdom permeates the book, as well as appendices containing a series of easy-to-use worksheets.

According to Mike Summey, co-author of the bestselling The Weekend Millionaire's Secrets to Investing in Real Estate, "This book is not just a bargain, it's a steal. It's filled with practical, workable advice for anyone wanting to build wealth."

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Call (512) 439-3772 today to reserve your seat in our next FREE seminar. The next few months will hold some great opportunity to purchase properties at deep discounts. Don't pass up this chance to get a head start on financial freedom through real estate investing.

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8. The Tale of the Foolish Real Estate Investor

Here are some other Buyer's Resources from Our Website: Seven steps to buying your home
Deciding how much house you can afford Making your home wish list Opting for new home construction
How can a real estate agent help me? 10 things you should ask a real estate agent
Location, Location, Location Mortgage Calculator Contact us about buying your home

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How can a real estate agent help me sell my home Practicing good seller's etiquette
How to price to sell and still make a profit Understanding the buyer Increasing your home's appeal
Mortgage Calculator Contact us about selling a property

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Round Rock, TX 78664

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Personal Property vs. Real Property

When you negotiate a contract, make sure you know what furniture, fixtures and appliances, if any, are being sold with the property. Technically, anything that’s permanently affixed to or installed in the home is real property. Everything else is the sellers’ personal property. This definition leaves a gray area that can lead to disputes between a buyer and a seller. When The HBH Group lists your property for sale, we will work with you to be very specific in what is included and excluded from the sale. If we are working with you as a buyer, we will also make sure that everything is spelled out clearly and you AND the seller know what you are purchasing contractually.

We always ask our sellers what permanent fixtures they intend to remove and remind them to spell it out clearly in the required disclosure forms. We will help you define what built-in appliances are real or personal property. What about a shelving system? A chandelier? Window coverings? If the buyer wants furniture or other nonpermanent items as a part of the deal, we will work with you to spell out these details in the contract to minimize dispute and problems that can result.

Ask us to go over the standard contracts with you before you receive or make a purchase offer. That way, you’ll know what to expect and be prepared to negotiate the best deal you can get. This offer also goes for FSBO's. If you need our assistance, please call us for a no obligation visit to assist you in being as safe as possible in selling your home.

The Tale of the Foolish Real Estate Investor

We live in an information age where there are always "experts" wanting to sell you a new course on how to get rich in:

1. Real Estate
2. Your Own Business
3. The Internet
4. You Name It!

Wisdom comes as we get more mature and realize that there are really no "quick" solutions to anything and that includes creating wealth. A few years ago here in Williamson County, we saw loads of investors who swarmed into the area and purchased real estate by the bunches. The lenders were handing out 100% finance deals like the money would never end. Many of these "investors" went directly to local builders and bought 2-10 properties in specific subdivisions all at one time and all at 100% financed. I like to refer to this as "the era of irrational exuberance". Many of those of us who work this business full time knew that this was a recipe for disaster and the disaster is here now. We are seeing most of these properties now going to foreclosure right and left and although our foreclosure numbers here are dwarfed by many other areas of the country, they are still greater than we have seen in a long time.

So herein is the purpose of this article. There is a distinct difference between an investor and a "speculator". What we saw here in the past were many speculators, but not true investors. Investors recognize value and invest for the long haul. They recognize that business cycles will ALWAYS repeat themselves and trying to cheat a good investment with NO MONEY DOWN and expecting that there will never be lean times are unrealistic approaches to investing in real estate as a business. We are working with many investors from all over the country and have always attracted the SMART investors: those that recognize that money investments on the front end are required to be a wise real estate investor. There will be some great opportunities in coming months in Central Texas to invest in a growing market. And if you do so in a smart manner, over a period of years you will see a substantial return on your investment.

If you are looking for a REALTOR in this area that can provide sound real estate investment advice, counsel and services, please contact us. We groom new investors as well through our training programs and BLOGS such as this one. We'd love the opportunity to service your real estate investment and management needs!

This message is provided as a public service by The HBH Group, the premiere real estate group in Round Rock and Georgetown Texas. Contact us through our websites at: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/ and http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/ or call our offices at (512) 439-3772 or toll-free (877) 268-1877.

Searching for Homes in the Era of the Internet

Looking at homes for sale via the internet is fun and exciting, at first. After a while, it gets a little frustrating, but you’ve learned a lot. You have a general idea of what homes look like in the area, prices, differences in costs for numbers of bedrooms, baths, size and location, location, location. By the way, you can call our office and have us set up home searches for you that ONLY target your specific criteria. We have a property search system that can organize your search in a very simple manner! You can rate properties as to "Favorites", "Possibilities" or "Rejects". Then we as your agents are getting educated as to your likes and dislikes based on your choices!

Next comes the “real” home hunt. Who do you take with you? If you’re married, you take your spouse. There is always the chance you’re going to find something perfect and you cannot make a decision without your spouse. Well, you can…but you’ll pay later. If you’re a couple, then take your partner for the same reasons. If you’re single and using your own money, then take a friend whose judgment you trust. Give thought to whether you should take a parent (smile). Oh yes. There is one other person you take along with you (hint, hint) – your experienced, capable, professional, friendly neighborhood REAL ESTATE AGENT.

This message is provided as a public service by The HBH Group, the premiere real estate group in Round Rock and Georgetown Texas. Contact us through our websites at: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/ and http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/ or call our offices at (512) 439-3772 or toll-free (877) 268-1877.

Carpet 101 - Maintenance Tips for Home Owners

The season of holiday entertaining is over. But did the increased foot traffic and occasional spill wreak havoc on your carpets? If your floor is looking a little worse for wear, it may be time for a deep cleaning. But should you try to tackle the job on your own or bring in the professionals? The Carpet and Rug Institute suggests that carpet be professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months, before it begins to show soiling. Regular vacuuming can keep your carpet looking like new, but deep extraction cleaning is necessary to remove ground-in dirt and stubborn stains.

If your carpet needs cleaning, first check with the manufacturer to see what it advises — some cleaning methods could void your carpet’s warranty. extra care. Also be aware that carpet made of natural fibers (e.g. wool, silk, cotton/rayon or plant fibers) can be damaged by certain cleaning methods and may require extra care.

If you choose to go the do-it-yourself route, be sure to vacuum thoroughly before cleaning. Choose cleaning agents that are made specifically for stain-resistant carpet, never use a generic household detergent or cleaner. Follow directions closely and pay special attention to instructions regarding dilution and application. After cleaning, open windows or bring in a fan to speed up the drying process.

If you’d prefer to leave this job to professional carpet cleaners, look for recommendations from your local carpet retailer or the Better Business Bureau. Most cleaning fees will be based on square footage, and there is usually no extra charge for furniture removal, pre-conditioning and routine stain removal. As always, be sure to obtain a written agreement before any work has begun.

This message is provided as a public service by The HBH Group, the premiere real estate group in Round Rock and Georgetown Texas. Contact us through our websites at: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/ and http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/ or call our offices at (512) 439-3772 or toll-free (877) 268-1877.

Take a Byte Out of Cyber Crime

McGruff the Crime Dog, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), the Forum to Advance the Mobile Experience (FAME), and the Chief Marketing Office Council (CMO Council) have joined together to “Take A Bite Out Of Cyber Crime.” The campaign is empowering and rallying millions of computer and digital device users in the battle against the continually growing plague of computer viruses, worms, spam, spyware, phishing, identity theft and online predators. See the latest at: http://www.bytecrime.org/

This message is provided as a public service by The HBH Group, the premiere real estate group in Round Rock and Georgetown Texas. Contact us through our websites at: http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/ and http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/ or call our offices at (512) 439-3772 or toll-free (877) 268-1877.

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See our websites! We have a wealth of all sorts of information plus a significant amount of search tools, etc. to assist buyers and sellers in the market place. Here are the links to our sites:

http://www.TheHBHGroup.com/

http://www.TheHBHGroup.biz/

We have several more websites in the works for you now, plus we are daily posters on numerous other sites on the web. In fact, our property listings are now seen on over 40 real estate related websites! By the way, last year the National Association of REALTORS® published a report that stated that 86% of the people who purchased property in 2007, found that property on the Internet. The web is the new classified ad of this millenium.

If you or someone you know needs to sell commercial, residential, or farm & ranch properties, please refer them to us. We can get their properties noticed within the new age of real estate marketing with our expertise in the web and web-related technologies!