About Me
My wife and I bought our first house in 1982 in Houston Texas area. In the mid 80's the Houston economy tanked because of the drop in oil price. Our house was worth 1/2 of the loan amount - we were "upside down" BIG time. A large percentage of homes in the area were foreclosed on. We continued to live there until we needed to move so our kids would go to a better high school. We sold our house well below the loan amount and had to pay the lender as well as all the closing costs - OUCH.
I saw what was going on, bought the Carlton Sheets "Buy Real Estate With No Money Down" program (on cassette and still have), and started a Handyman part time business for extra money. The idea was when (not if) the real estate market were to drop again, I would be in a position to buy some, hold as rental, and sell when the market returned.
For years I spent a tremendous amount of money buying "gurus" programs and traveling to workshops. The result is a vast array of knowledge and resources that occasionally I refer to and lend to others I work with.
In 2003 I worked full time for Compaq and Hewlett Packard bought us so an uncertain job security. I wanted a Plan B if I got laid off so I became a Realtor and started buying rental properties in 2003 - 04. I continue my job and the 2 real estate businesses.
In 2007 - 08 I recognized what was going on in other parts of the country and using my corporate business analysis work, I sold all my rental properties to maintain a profit.
In 2009 I opened my Realtor brokerage company - Crest Realty to do more of what I like and for revenue sources. I jumped back into buying in 2010 with a new business model. I took an early retirement package in 2012 from HP and transitioned to the real estate businesses solely.
My plan from 1985 became a reality!
The Home page has a before and after picture for several of my flips. For more Before and After properties, GO TO -
https://1drv.ms/f/s!An788YAnBW5ihX99mvHJIO6QZ2M_ (Microsoft One Drive shared folder)
Now I share my corporate and real estate knowledge, skills, and experiences with others.
Call me to discuss what you are thinking of, provide feedback and suggestions, and determine how I can help you.
I saw what was going on, bought the Carlton Sheets "Buy Real Estate With No Money Down" program (on cassette and still have), and started a Handyman part time business for extra money. The idea was when (not if) the real estate market were to drop again, I would be in a position to buy some, hold as rental, and sell when the market returned.
For years I spent a tremendous amount of money buying "gurus" programs and traveling to workshops. The result is a vast array of knowledge and resources that occasionally I refer to and lend to others I work with.
In 2003 I worked full time for Compaq and Hewlett Packard bought us so an uncertain job security. I wanted a Plan B if I got laid off so I became a Realtor and started buying rental properties in 2003 - 04. I continue my job and the 2 real estate businesses.
In 2007 - 08 I recognized what was going on in other parts of the country and using my corporate business analysis work, I sold all my rental properties to maintain a profit.
In 2009 I opened my Realtor brokerage company - Crest Realty to do more of what I like and for revenue sources. I jumped back into buying in 2010 with a new business model. I took an early retirement package in 2012 from HP and transitioned to the real estate businesses solely.
My plan from 1985 became a reality!
The Home page has a before and after picture for several of my flips. For more Before and After properties, GO TO -
https://1drv.ms/f/s!An788YAnBW5ihX99mvHJIO6QZ2M_ (Microsoft One Drive shared folder)
Now I share my corporate and real estate knowledge, skills, and experiences with others.
Call me to discuss what you are thinking of, provide feedback and suggestions, and determine how I can help you.