Why I Welcome Interest Rate Increases

First of all--Yes this offer is real. For the next 90 days we are accepting  referrals and submissions for projects and we are offering no interest, no monthly payments. 

What happens if the interest rates go up? This gives a project more opportunity to consider other funding models, such as equity funding, which means no interest, no monthly payments.

We will fund up to 90% of the project. We are looking for shovel ready projects that are over $10MM and have a 10% deposit. 

This offer applies to solar energy, construction, manufacturing, development, power plants, golf courses, hotels, infrastructure, bridges, hospitals, mining, and most other projects

Submit your referral to:

marvin@yourpropertyoptions.ca

and get paid a $7,500 to $10,000 referral fee when the project closes. 

Making a Ride Count

I want to introduce you to a friend, active business person and notary from New Westminster who has been part of the Ride for Refuge for the past 9 years. Martin Kastelein has generously contributed as a corporate sponsor and rider.

Come and meet Martin and ride, walk, volunteer, and fund raise on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in the Ride for Refuge, a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser supporting charities who provide refuge and hope for displaced, vulnerable + exploited people everywhere.

The goal of the 186 participating charities across Canada is to raise over $2,000,000.

For the Vancouver Ride, the first riders leave from Richmond Christian School (5240 Woodwards Rd) at 8:00 am and ride 50 km, then the next group leaves at 9:00 and rides 25 km. Finally the 10 km riders and the 5 km walkers leave at 9:30 and 10:00. Come support those who are riding to offer hope to those who need it most.

SCAM ALERT! BBB's Top 10 Scam Alerts for 2017

Seems like about every 6 months we get one of those letters in our Canada Post Mail Box from Tanzania about some diplomat who's assets are frozen and my credit card number is all they need to set the assets free for me to claim.

Unfortunately most Scams are much more covert, hidden in spam email  links, app links and on your smart phone social media.

Thankfully we have organizations like the BBB (Better Business Bureau), a trusted consumer safety and advocacy group full of great resources for looking up scams and other Consumer Alerts.

Click this link for; "Better Business Bureau top 10 SCAMS for 2017"

And browse the rest of their web site for helpful tips for keeping your family aware of what to look for and what NOT to Click On or Accept when on your phone or computer.

Play Safe!

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

This last week I got the inside scoop on what I believe to be the most disruptive technology since the iPhone launched. To me it's like being right back in 2007 before the iPhone was marketed to the general public. What wouldn't we have given to have positioned ourselves before that launch?

New technology means new ways of doing business. I was given a shot at working at the level of very successful multi-millionaires.

I was given their website and password as a pre-launch promo. I'll share it with you. Call 604-809-5684.

Power Points

My Friend got hit in the head with a can of soda.  Luckily it was a soft drink.

Seattle Tips

Argosy Boat Cruises

Ray's Boathouse, MUST DO seafood restaurant

Boeing Factory Tour

Ride The Ducks of Seattle

Power Points

Build a ChatBot In Minutes

Smart Phone is Key to Tesla S3

5 GMAIL Hacks To Reduce Email Pain

Roomba does NOT Spy or sell your data

Things Happening

Surrey Board of Trade Event Calendar

Vancouver Events This month

Always show up with a winning and giving attitude, or don't leave your home or office!

Variable Rate Went Up .25% Are there any other financial options?

Numbers are based on 2.2% going to 2.45%

0.25% Increase with a 30 Year Amortization Mortgage

$100,000 + $12/month 
$250,000 + $30/month 
$500,000 + $60/month 
$750,000 + $90/month 
$1,000,000 + $120/month 
$1,500,000 + $180/month 
$2,000,000 + $240/month 
$3,000,000 + $360/month 

OR

Play it safe and keep more of your money by paying NO interest, NO monthly payments for projects $10MM or more. Let me help you consider other options.

marvin@yourpropertyoptions.ca

#1 Productivity Secret Of All Time

 Andrew Barber-Starkey is a business coach and writes a monthly newsletter.

One of the articles really resonated with me.  It was about productivity.  Andrew doesn't claim to have invented this secret, but he has implemented this secret into his coaching practice and has seen great success with all of his coaching clients.

I know that I certainly try to do this every day, but not as consistently as I should be.

If you would like to learn more about this secret, you can read the article here:

ProCoachSystem.com/ProductivityArticle

Quaranteed Lowest Interest Rate, Lowest Monthly Payments

Most projects run into a problem with raising funds. I am able to get 90% funding for projects that are $10MM or more at guaranteed lowest interest rates and lowest monthly payments. 

We fund projects that include apartments, subdivisions, oil and gas, hydro electric plants, manufacturing, green energy, hotels, resorts and most anything else you can think of. This funding model is more attractive than traditional sources.  

Congrats to the investors

A great shout out to the investors who contributed to the hotel. It was listed at $925,000 and we were able to close at $790,000. We will begin the renos next month, which will add  value to property. The insurance assessed the value at $5,000,000. That's a great return on this investment.

Wow! Look at the Returns

This house in Ohio was bought in May of last year for about $30,000, including reno costs. Since July it rented for $800/month and generated a steady income with positive cash flow. We sold it today for $67,000. This is a great return on investment.

For other investment opportunities, go to http://www.yourpropertyoptions.ca/.

Another Great Opportunity

Every so often a deal comes across my desk that I can't refuse. I put an offer on this hotel for $880,000 and it was accepted. The renos will cost about $1.1M and the ARV is projected at $7.5M

.If you are interested in investing in this project, email marvin@yourpropertyoptions.ca for the proforma.  

The Founder Movie: The Biggest Lesson About The Value Of The Brand

If you haven't watched The Founder movie about Ray Kroc, you should. It is one of the best movies about entrepreneurship.

One of the moments in the movie was very impactful. I created a short clip from this segment because it is a great illustration of the value of the brand.

Check out this 2-minute clip at http://tmf.rocks/raykroc

I'll leave you with a great quote from Ray Kroc, "You’re not going to get it free. You have to take risks, and in some cases you must go for broke. If you believe in something, you’ve got to be in it to the ends of your toes. Taking reasonable risks is part of the challenge. It’s the fun."

Mexico or Bust!

We are leaving for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in less than 2 weeks. My wife and I, our two kids, their wives and children are all going on a jet plane and we don't know when we'll be back again. If you know that tune, you are old enough to come with us.

We'll be escaping the moderate weather in Vancouver in exchange for the hot, sunny Mexican sunshine. Micah, our 6 month old grandson, is the first to get ready and the most eager to go on his first holiday. 

Life hacks - how to improve efficiency & productivity

I am always finding new ways to leverage my time to be more productive and efficient. (Click the app name to get them.)

SquareUp is a wonderful way to get paid. Its a mobile point-of-sale tool and online invoicing to next-day deposits and inventory management. Square has everything you need to run your business anywhere. Get the first $1000 transactions for free using this link: SquareUp

DocuSign is an amazing tool that allows you to really go paperless in your business!  Get clients to sign digitally.  Clear documents that can be safely sent via email (link to secured server) and legally binding. Get trial account to test it out for free here: Docusign

Mighty Text This great little app allows you to "text" people from your computer and ALL of your android devices.  For those who prefer the full keyboard to typing in the small little cell phone space, this is a game changer.  Get it here: Mighty Text

TRELLO  helps you manage your to do list effortlessly and you can have others be part of a group to tackle a project together. TRELLO

Sync is cloud-based file storage similar to Dropbox/GoogleDrive but it is in compliance under Canadian laws (PIPEDA et al). Sync

Make PDF Smaller so you can email files to your friends, family or co-workers?

Text without Wi-Fi or Data with Fire Chat. No Data? No problem! Fire Chat

It's a Party!

I was at a great Travel Party at the Clayton Pub last Wednesday. Eric Grzybowski (behind me in the blue shirt) flew from Florida to teach on how to pay for travel at wholesale prices rather than retail. The room was packed! Eric's talk was both informative and entertaining.

This is my travel year. I'm going to Las Vegas on Wednesday, Mexico in March, on a Mediterranean cruise in July and Boston in November. If I can fit in another trip, I will. Let me know if you want information on how to guarantee you are getting the lowest prices on travel. marvin@yourpropertyoptions.ca.

Doodads' Project

A game that is played at Peak Potentials' seminars is one where all students identify themselves with one of four groups, depending on their attitude towards money, either as Hoarders, Spenders, Avoiders or Monks.

Some people take the approach that it's not about spending less, it's about making more. There is a strong tension between the two.

When there isn't enough money to spend on a toy, or as Robert Kiyosaki calls it, a doodad, many people feel guilty that they aren't making enough and wish they could afford more things or pay down more debt.

Here's a doodad solution.

For every dollar you spend on a doodad, you must come up with 2 more dollars to pay off some of the remaining debt.

This accomplishes many things.

First of all, it makes people be more intentional about the doodads  they choose to buy. Is it worth 3x the purchase price? If not, don't buy it. If yes, the person tends to value it even more.

Second, because you still may like doodads, it forces you to pay off the debt sooner. 

Third, celebration replaces guilt. In a way, a doodad is a reward for paying off the debt and a lower debt is the consequence of making a decision to get a doodad.

If you have been feeling guilty about spending money on something when you know you should have been spending your money on something more important, then apply this approach. For every dollar that you spend on something you really want, allocate 2 extra dollars to go towards something you think you should be spending on. 

You will kill a whole flock of birds with one stone!

A Year to Remember

As we approach the end of the year, I often reflect on how lucky we are. We have friends and family with whom we celebrated Christmas. We have health and wellness that allows us to pursue our goals each day. We take pride in supporting each other as they pursue their goals. 

Most importantly, I am grateful for my wife, children and grandchildren, Micah and Levi, because they are my inspiration and motivation. Here are the most recent additions to our celebrations, wearing their great outfits and enjoying their first photo shoot together.

From my family to you and yours, we want to extend our sincerest wishes to each of you to have a safe and happy holiday season. See you in 2017!

Toledo OH!

There are good reasons to invest in Toledo, OH:

Current Median Home Price: $125,100

1-Year Appreciation Rate: 13.9%

3-Year Appreciation Rate: 34.7%

Unemployment Rate: 4.7%

1-Year Job Growth Rate: 4.1%

Population: 282,313

Median Household Income: $51,075

Check out one of the hottest investment markets in 2016. Contact me for three easy steps to invest in the US.

The 8 Most Financially Savvy Home Improvements

Budget Home Improvement Ideas

When it comes to home improvement, some dollars stretch more than others. And if you’re on a limited budget, it becomes even more important to spend those dollars wisely. 

Here are eight affordable (under $5,000) home improvement projects that’ll help you enjoy your home more today and provide excellent financial return in the future.

Have you ever wondered what you can do with shipping containers?

In the video link below, you will find some stunning photos of amazing shipping container homes.

Watch video here...

How about going up a notch to include the term "luxurious" in container homes

Watch Luxury Shipping Container Homes

My Cayman Island trip

I love traveling. I enjoy airports and going to special places. Last week I was in San Antonio at a conference and enjoyed the river walk. Then I went to Grand Cayman Island and participated in their Singing Christmas tree production and spoke at their church on Sunday.

This is a picture of my hotel and the glorious scenery I enjoyed. What I like most about travelling is getting hotels at wholesale prices.

This Christmas enjoy your travels and celebrate with friends and family.

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Business

Perhaps the best holiday real estate investing tips are about doing what you can, but not beating yourself up if you don’t get to everything on your to-do list. Because even if you’re slammed with family commitments and more than a few holiday carbohydrates, you can always carve out some time to optimize your business.

And the small work you do now, in the holiday months, might just build enough momentum for you to have the best investing year of your career.

Congratulations to all the investors who have successfully worked with me this year and have increased their net worth by getting incredible properties for 50 cents on the dollar.

Have you ever wondered what you can do with shipping containers?

In the video link below you will find some stunning photos of amazing shipping container homes.

Watch video here...

How about going up a notch to include the term luxurious in container homes

Watch Luxury Shipping Container Homes

What's the 50-2-30 model?

Yesterday, I returned from the Investor's Summit in Las Vegas that featured Tarek and Christina from the TV show Flip or Flop. I was invited to present the 50-2-30 model to nearly 600 participants.

The concept refers to the way in which my associates and I get properties that are 50 cents on the dollar, rent for 2% of the purchase price and have a return on investment that is 30% or better. We acquire properties, rehab them, interview and place quality tenants in the properties.

For instance, last week we had an accepted offer on a house in a good area of Ohio for $17,000. With the rehab costs of $5,600, the after repair value is estimated to be $44,000. (All amounts are in US dollars.)

At 2% of this purchase price, we should expect the rent to be $452/month; however, this duplex will rent for $850/month. We also need a rent based return on investment that is greater than 30%—this one is 35%. What an amazing deal for the investor!

We have the investments under the care of a professional management company that has many years of successful management experience. Your Property Options has successful investors in Canada and the US and is committed to helping its clients create long-term wealth.

It has inventory in the US that include single houses, duplexes, multi-family and commercial buildings.  This one stop shop has turn key residential rentals, as well as rehab options.

Is Your Baby Ugly? Essential Real Estate Investment Due Diligence

Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. But when it comes to investing in real estate, investors need to look beyond beauty, and test their optimism with real, fact-based due diligence.

Investors not only need to make sure the opportunity will be profitable, but it also needs to be attractive to lenders. This article explains the difference between the real deal and fool's gold.https://connectedinvestors.com/blog/figure-it/real-estate-investment-due-diligence/

WOW! 49 Cents on the Dollar

Congratulations to the joint venture partners who worked hard to close on this exceptional 30 unit project in Ohio.  It is located across the street from a new elementary school and public park.

There are good reasons to invest in Toledo Ohio, such as an infusion of new capital investments, which is creating an increase in jobs and opportunities. Toledo is reported as being the fastest growing city in Ohio.

From mid-2014 to mid- 2015, the Associated General Contractors report 1300 new construction jobs in Toledo, and as of May 2015, they reported a total of over 13,600 construction employees in the city.

Because this is such a desirable place to invest, Your Property Options offered $365,000 for this complex, which was accepted. We have just begun with the updates and renos, which should be completed in three months. At just over $12,000/door, this will be a great cash flowing property for all investment partners.

Court Ordered/ Foreclosures list - September 2016

August 2016 - Abbotsford - attached
August 2016 - Langley - detached
August 2016 - Maple Ridge - detached
August 2016 - Mission - detached
August 2016 - Pitt Meadows - detached
August 2016 - Richmond - attached
August 2016 - Surrey - attached
August 2016 - White Rock - attached
August 2016 - White Rock - detached

Here is this months list, very low inventory. It's probably going to continue 

The Real Impact of Vancouver's Foreign Buyers' Tax

The hottest topic around Vancouver these days is the newly implemented 15% Foreign Buyer tax on properties in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Nearly every conversation on real estate these days leads to the new tax and its impact on our economy.

Don Campbell from Real Estate Investment Network did a fabulous interview on BNN-TV.

Click here to read the rest of the article and Don's outline on the 6 current factors surrounding this new tax. As Don says, step "Out of the Fray" and look at the issue from practical terms.