Congratulations!

Congratulations and WELCOME ABOARD to our new students from San Diego! We look forward to supporting your efforts in Real Estate and in Life. Be certain to stay plugged in with your trainer and let's make the next 30 days something special.

Tony Rosenbum
President
Motova8, Inc.

Interviewing Property Management Companies

The property management company you choose is critical to your long term success in Real Estate. They are the people who are going to do the majority of the work on your property and all of the interaction with your tenants. Asking the right questions can weed out the companies that are not the perfect fit. Two of the most important are: "What are your management fees?" and " How do you market the property?". Some companies will charge you a marketing fee and others will charge a one-time tenant placement fee. Others may just charge a percentage of monthly collected rent. Knowing these answers and crunching the numbers will be a few of the essential pieces in the initial analysis of any potential investment property.


Stay Motova8ed,
Gary Harris

Why am I so Tired?

Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep every night to stay healthy and perform their best. Getting enough sleep isn't just good for you physically; adequate sleep also improves mood, brings feeling of competence and self-worth, enhances mental functioning and supports emotional functioning.

Even though stress hormones are released during sleep, it is the lack of sleep that has the greatest impact on stress. Suffering from sleep deprivation steadily deteriorates mental and physical processes. Symptoms of sleep deprivation include: headaches, irritability, lack of concentration and forgetfulness.

The National Sleep Foundation's 2008 Sleep in America Poll found adults sleep an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes per night. The recommended amount of sleep is 7-9 hours, regardless of one's age. As many as 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders.

According to the Institute of Medicine, more than 50% of adults have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, a condition called insomnia. The most common causes of insomnia are lifestyle factors, such as high caffeine or alcohol intake before bedtime; medical problems, such as breathing disorders; and stress.

Another type of chronic sleep problem, called sleep apnea, occurs when a person stops breathing while asleep. When breathing is interrupted, so is sleep, as the sleeper awakens repeatedly throughout the night to begin breathing again. In most cases, this occurs without the sleeper even being aware of it. Even the smallest changes in lifestyle can often have a positive impact on your overall health as well as your sleep. If you are sleeping between 7-9 hours a night and still feeling signs of fatigue please consult your physician.

In the next few weeks look for more on small ways to make a big impact on your overall health!!

Until Then Stay Motova8ed,

Brandon Bullert

Think like an Olympian

Proving great feats of physical and mental strength are possible, the Olympics always leave me in awe. Did these individuals start out so different from you and I? What transforms them from average...to good...to great...to elite? Practice, yes. Hard work, yes. But is there a secret that they know and we don't? As I sit in bed watching Men's Ice Skating and planning out my week, Scott Hamilton says, "...It's all about eliminating the Would'ves, Could'ves and Should'ves". I stop writing, rewind the DVR and listen again. That's it! There's my answer! Hamilton was referring to Evan Lysacek, but I felt like he was speaking directly to me.

The best of the best are never content with the status quo. They don't avoid the discomfort that comes with self improvement. They don't let fear prevent them from pursuing their goals. When they fall, and they do often, they brush themselves off and attack the challenge in a different way and of course they NEVER GIVE UP! While I don't see any Triple Lutz jumps in my future, Evan Lysacek and I can share one thing...an Olympic attitude! I am reminded that I want to do better, I can do better and I should do better. Always going for the gold!





With Renewed Motova8ion,


Nicole Marshall

Dealing with Difficult Contractors

Many investors dread the thought of dealing with their contractors. So often there are very few safeguards in place to insure timely completion and quality work. Having the proper documentation and agreements prior to commencement of work can make all the difference. Establishing the expectations and guidelines upfront, in writing, is so important. In addition, having someone overseeing your project can eliminate most problems before they become more serious issues. Having the knowledge and ability to establish these protocols allows you to free up your time for more important tasks. The downfall of many investors is their idea that the way to "save money" is to perform these tasks themselves. When we implement our safeguard procedures and documentation, it allows us to invest in the best Real Estate markets in the country with a whole new level of confidence.

Stay Motova8ed,
Joe Finnegan

Avoiding Bad Neighborhoods

As investors, a critical factor to insure a profitable investment is to AVOID BAD NEIGHBORHOODS! I do not care what the asking price is or what the value of the property is, if it is in a BAD NEIGHBORHOOD I am NOT buying there. There are several reasons for this requirement. First, your rents are going to be below market value and the quality of your tenants is going to be lower. With a lower quality tenant there is a greater likelihood the damage will be beyond normal wear and tear. You could also experience difficulty selling the property in any reasonable time frame as most people are not looking for a price below market value and there is an increased chance of vandalism during vacancies.

Check back for more info on rehabbing...next week I will be talking about dealing with difficult contractors.

Stay Motova8ed,

Joe Finnegan
Motova8.com

The Real Scoop On The Credit Card Act...

There has been a lot of chatter, both positive and negative, regarding the Credit Card Act of 2009. It was signed into law in May 2009 and will take full effect on February 22, 2010. This historic law will help level the playing field for us in a time when the credit industry has pressed the limits of unfair practices.

• No longer will credit rates on outstanding balances be increased unless the account is over 60 days late!
• No longer can credit card rates be increased in the first year of your credit card agreement!
• Low-interest introductory rate offers must be good for at least 6 months!

Finally, we have things going in our favor.

For more info go to http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-627



Don Dockum
Motova8.com

Get busy with BUSINESS!

Hello Team,


I just spoke this past weekend in front of a group of 100 people of which all of them wanted to make a difference in their lives and take the step toward independence. Each of them wanted to become an entrepreneur and become a small business owner. Some did......some did not. When you add it all up only you can make the choice on pushing forward to the next level but DON'T let YOURSELF get in the way. I see a reoccurring theme of people being afraid to "pull the trigger" therefore waiting to pursue something they have been wanting to do for years.

Listen, learn and GO. If an opportunity arises be sure that you listen carefully to ID if it is an opportunity or not and then if it is, master it. Once mastered you can then have all systems GO and do your very best. I would rather have you fall short from your goal than not try to reach it at all.

There has never been a better time to be in business so buckle up and hit the gas. Next time I will be covering how to be more efficient in your workplace (creating more time for you to be better at what you do or focus on your personal goals).

Stay Motova8ed,
Tony Rosenbum

Storming the Weather

Hello,

As the weather conditions keep hitting us from shore to shore and country to country, remember that you must weather the storm of life! No matter what comes at you, YOU have the ability to make things happen so don't give yourself any room for excuses. Plan for it and do it.
We would also like to extend our thoughts to all of those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Motova8 Staff

What have you done so far.....

Did you make a New Year's resolution? Was it in the area of Fitness, Finance or Family? Most people make new year resolution's but fail to accomplish their goals because of a number of reasons. I will tell you quickly that most people fail because their planning piece is missing. It's gr8 to want to lose 10lbs, create a better budget or have a family readiness plan, but if you don't take the time to CREATE AND EXECUTE your plan, it will not work.

What is your plan for this year?
How will you make your plan an "action plan" instead of a "reaction plan"?

Whatever you choose to do this year in any area of your life, please remember to take the time to plan for your mission! Having served over 20 years as a United States Marine, I know the power of planning. It works so make it work for you.

Tony Rosenbum
motova8.com

Motova8, Inc. 2010

Hello All,



I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and you are preparing for the very best NEW YEAR!

Getting organized should be your immediate thought for the 1st quarter of next year.

Have a safe rest of your holiday season and Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Tony Rosenbum
Motova8, Inc.
Motova8.com

Marine Corps Ball- Nov 10 2009

Tony and Laurie
Celebrating the Marine Corps' 234th birthday