Investor Quick Tips

Need Inexpensive Print and Business Cards…

JASON FETROW — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:01:04 +0000

1-Set up an account at Vista Print … Here is the web address http://www.vistaprint.com

2- Go to google and type in “Vista Print Promo Code” and find a website that gives promo codes for online orders. This will save you a ton of money on your purchases. For example, I ordered three sets of business cards for a total of $119 plus shipping. With the promotion code that I found on one of these websites, I ended up saving an additional $57 plus free 14 day shipping. Pretty good deal for two minutes of extra research!

3- Now, do this for all of your other online purchases!

Ever wonder what makes up your credit score?

JASON FETROW — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:22:32 +0000

Payment History – 35%
· Delinquencies
· Time since last derogatory credit
· Judgments, bankruptcies or liens
Capacity – 30%
· Amount owed on all accounts
· Proportion of balances to limits
Age of credit history – 15%
· Age of each account
· Length of time since account has been opened
Pursuit of new credit – 10%
· Inquiries
· Time since last account was opened
· Length of time since credit inquiries have been made
Type of credit used — 10%
· Number of revolving accounts
· Number of finance company accounts

Picking a domain name for your website

JASON FETROW — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:48:18 +0000

Step 1- When choosing a domain name ( a name for your website- ours is www.myatlantaleasepurchase.com) Try to choose a phrase or part of a phrase that people use when they search for what you are selling. A good way to identify this is to search for key words using google keywords. Here is the link. https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal

Step 3-There is a spot where you can enter an actual competitor link and hit search. This will allow you to check the entire site for the most searched keywords.

Step 4-Then pick the most common key word (the ones that have the highest search rate) and integrate it into you domain name.

Step 5- Finally, I recommend going to www.godaddy.com to purchase your domain. I have had a great experience with them as their customer service department is AWESOME! They have people answering the phones and can answer any question that you may have with setting up your site. Remember, Buying your domain and hosting a website are two different items.

For help in choosing a website check out “Picking a Website’ post under the technology section

Property Evaluator

JASON FETROW — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:52:48 +0000

Here is the calculator that we use to evaluate if a property is a deal or a dud!

Choosing and setting up your PDA/ Cell Phone…

JASON FETROW — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:48:25 +0000

Setting up a Blackberry

June 17, 2009 by JASON FETROW

Step 1: Buy a Phone. If you can buy a phone as a new customer of AT&T, Verizon etc. Great! If you choose to buy a phone from one of these providers without having the option to extend your contract, you will pay a ton! My recommendation is to go to www.ebay.com and look for a refurbished phone from a cell phone distributer. i just did this and bought a Blackberry pearl for $99. It looks brand new and works great!

Step 2: Call your service provider (AT&T, Sprint) to make sure that you have the correct “DATA PLAN” for your device. Just because you may already have a data plan doesn’t mean that you have the CORRECT one. Ask me how I know this??? (3 hour mistake)

Step 3: If you using AT&T www.att.com/bbdownloads This is the blackberry support center. They will run you through setting up the CORRECT “Blackberry Manager” software on to your computer. This is the program that will allow you to sinc your phone with your email and contact list. Blackberry.com offers a very easy to follow tutorial on their website. http://www.Blackberry.com

See complete instruction on the set up below

SUBJECT:
Install or Upgrade BlackBerry Desktop Manager software
Install a Service Pack for BlackBerry Desktop Software

ADVISORY:
NOTE: Users may also install the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software from the included CD.

Download the BlackBerry Desktop Software package

Procedure
NOTE: The following instructions illustrate installation of BlackBerry Desktop manger 4.6. previous version may differ slightly.

Navigate to, and open the folder where you downloaded the “BlackBerry Desktop Manager” software on your PC.
Double click on the file.
The InstallShield Wizard screen will be displayed. Click Next to begin.
Select the desired language from the drop down list, then click Next.
Select the radio button for I accept the terms in the license agreement, then click Next.
The customer information will auto-populate based on the current user settings. Select the radio button for Anyone who uses this computer (all uers), then click Next.
Select the radio button for Typical, then click Next.
Select the e-mail access type:
NOTE: If unsure on the method of corporate e-mail connection, please contact your System/IT Administrator.
- Select Integrate with a personal e-mail account to choose the BlackBerry Internet Service option, and configure an Internet Service Provider (ISP) e-mail such as POP or IMAP. Click Next, then proceed to step 9.
- Select Integrate with a work e-mail account to choose the BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Desktop Redirector option, and configure corporate e-mail on a Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino or Novell Groupwise server. Click Next and proceed.
  - Select the radio button for the e-mail system being used by the company and click Next.
  - Select the appropriate radio button based on the way e-mail will be accessed from the handheld and click Next.
Check or uncheck the following options as desired, then click Install.
- Start BlackBerry Desktop Manager automatically each time the computer starts.
- Create a shortcut for BlackBerry Desktop Manager on the Windows desktop.
- Check for software updates.
The BlackBerry Desktop Software will begin installing.
OPTIONAL: If Destktop Manager with Media Manager was downloaded, the Roxio Media Manager software will be configured.
Once the installation has completed, click Finish.
A restart prompt will be displayed. Click Yes.

Note: If you have any other questions regarding the set up. Dial 611 from your wireless phone and ask the support rep to walk you through the “Blackberry set up” process.

2009 Q4 priorities

JASON FETROW — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:23:18 +0000

It is extremely important to outline your objectives using the S.M.A.R.T technique. This stands for Specific, Measurable, Acheivable, Relevant and Timely. By outlining your goals and objectives you will always have something check in on the make sure that your everyday activities are moving toward the overall goal. Here is a list of my 2009 Q4 S.M.A.R.T. objectives.

A) Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – I am currently in the process of building relationships with people who are familiar with SEO and who either do it full time or are using this in their Real estate business. Specifically, I feel that we need to implement this program for the following reasons. If we are intentional with our spending in the following areas we will be able to maximize our visibility and impact of advertising.

- Build comprehensive lease purchaser buyers list to maximize the bredth our lease purchase program

- Branding Alliance Property Investments LLC on the Buyers, Seller and private lending for future uses (ie. Wholesaling, investor education, etc.)

B) Execute Decatur rental program- Our lending institution will partner with us to refinance our investment programs. It is important that we utilize this funding while we are in an unstable market thus positioning us to have several low income/ high cash flow properties. We need to establish the following teams to execute the plan.

– Build another team of General contractors w/ subs

– Expedite refinance program with lender

– Property management/placement team

C) Implement expense control/ tracking systems

– CPA

– QuickBooks

– Expense statements

– Personal bookkeeping/ Quicken

D) Identify and implement office systems

– Cash out refinance program

– Offer to ARV/ refinance value protocol

– Materials list order form

– Realeflow implementation

E) Private Lending

– Set goals for private lending objectives

Property Flyer

JASON FETROW — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:09:00 +0000

Here is a template of a property flyer that is easy to read and very informative.

Property Flyer

Neighbor Referral program

JASON FETROW — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:07:01 +0000

A great way to generate excitment for one of your projects is to get the neighbors involved in the selection process of their new neighbor. We offer a “$500 bill” referral fee that is printed on cardstock and placed in the mailbox. Click on the link below to see what our flyer looks like!!

Click here for Neighbor referral flyer

Our Cash out refinance program

JASON FETROW — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:24:21 +0000

Building relationships is KEY in this crazy economy. When it comes to your lenders, both private and banking, it has the most important thing that you can do to help your business succeed! In this instance, you need to find a bank or Credit union that you can work together to help free up your investment capital or you WILL fall victim to the CASH FLOW CRISIS! Click on the link below to see how we maximize our capital investments from both our private lenders as well as our lending institution

Click here for Refinance program

Online posting resource

JASON FETROW — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:02:55 +0000

for those of you who use a craigslist type service to advertise your listings you understand that it is essential to REPOST several times a week to get good results. In fact, I track our web site activity and on days that I repost I see a significant increaset traffic. If you are like, I hate repsoting and in some instances they only allow arepost every 12 hours. Here is a service that reposts your “craigslist/ Backpage/ Google” listings several times a day so you are guaranteed to be on the frst page with your listings. I haven’t used this service but I am interested in if it works. Check it out..

www.totaltrafficsolutions.com

cell: 949-357-1025