ForeclosuresMass - ForeclosuresMass Monthly - Welcome - Welcome! New Year's Resolution: To Have a Stupendous 2008! (January 2008)

As some of you know, Sheila and I have been working with a business coach. We're so thrilled with how coaching has positively impacted our business, we're focusing this month's issue on the topic. We've also been working on a killer new program that you do not want to miss -- be sure to read the Quick Tip for details!

Because we work with so many investors - and because we're investors and entrepreneurs ourselves - we know what keeps you from taking that first step to advancing your real estate game-plan. In this issue, our experts give you the low-down on how your own negative beliefs and fears prevent you from achieving success - and why you should hire a coach to help you change your approach, your perspective, and even the car you drive.

Are you still watching late night TV gurus? Are you working longer and harder hours with little or no reward? Do you hear yourself saying, "But I can't do that"? In his article, "Not Going Anywhere Fast? It's Time to Hire a Coach!" ten-year veteran E-Myth consultant and coach, David Hilton, explains how a coach can help you through changing your approach to business (and life in general) and what you need to put into the relationship in order to achieve significant ROI.

Have you been attending real estate investing workshops and boot camps? Do you read books about real estate? Hooray if you do, but if you've yet to make that first deal you need to seriously consider what's stopping you. In her article, "The Top Three Fears that Prevent You From Making that First Deal," real estate trainer and coach Kelle Sparta, Principal of Sparta Success Systems, explains how to overcome fears based on a perceived lack of knowledge, losing money, or not seeing yourself as a "real" investor.

Have you considered coaching but think it's too expensive and has little ROI? In this month's "Nothing Succeeds Like Success" interview, real estate investor and President of East Coast Investment Solutions, Joe Roche, explains how he took his real estate business to the next level - and the next level beyond that -- with coaching. If you want to know how to significantly increase your income potential, without working harder, then you'll want to read this interview!

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In this month's Mortgage Minute, Debbie Siegel talks about what to consider when determining how much loan you can really afford. In addition to the standard expenses, such as taxes and closing costs, you'll also want to consider the unexpected, such as commuting expenses and your own, personal, lifestyle.

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