"Whether You Think You Can, or Think You Can't, You're RIGHT!" Henry Ford

You could go to the "April 29, 2025" meeting video which is available in our Blog section, (it was a Busy previous months recap). Available in the MassRealEstate.net Members section of the Blog.

Happy Birthday to me! Coming up soon, however I've got to Renew/Continuing Ed my Builders license, Brokers license & LTC

CSL changes in the past were:

6 years ago - Careful with nail guns.

4 years ago - Careful on ladders (most injuries on construction sites involve step ladders!)

2 years ago - Starting on Climate/Energy. The need for charging stations on new residential construction. Also the need for a conduit from the Roof to the Power panel for future Solar power.

This year: Major Updates in the 10th Edition

1. Climate Resilience & Sustainability Enhancements - Flood protection measures, Provisions for Energy storage systems & a more "robust base energy code.

2. Regulations for Tiny Houses.

3. Adequate ventilation & life safety systems for Cannabis Industry Structures.

4. Inclusion of Tall Mass Timber Construction.

5. Alignment with International Codes.

Building permit Applications received on or after July 1, 2025 will be based on the 10th Edition! I'll be posting important information as I go through the 12 hours.

Brokers license Continuing Ed - biggest changes were to the MLS (broker Monopoly Listing Service) access and How a Buyer's Broker is compensated. Now there are New challenges to that compensation, more as we go through it.

LTC - more and more online. 

🔨 High-Dollar Rehab: From Probate to Profit

Live All-Day Webinar with Tony Youngs
Saturday, May 10th | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Online) only $97.

Tony did an excellent job on this webinar. From how he found the house, negotiated to buy it for $325k in a $500k neighborhood. He covered EVERY detail of the Rehab: especially Why and How much to Spend vs Return on every item. Interesting tour of the finished product after spending $375k with a value of $1.2M & then he sold it to his partner Paul.

Pat yourself on the back, those that joined us!!

Everyone I spoke to yesterday was having a Happy Mothers Day. Congrats Moms! It's an important time to remember our Mothers and realize how much we have to be thankful for. My earliest recollection was when my mother would say to us: "You don't have to get me anything, no flowers, plants, candy or gifts, just be a little nicer!"

We quickly learned that if we didn't come up with ALL the afore mentioned items, life in our household would be tough!!!

Fund Raiser in Londonderry, NH  May 14, 5pm ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT
LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT PROPERTY RIGHTS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_DAx8nD_oQKZfCy4i60OyC7j2WDCwYsG/view

This month, HomeOwner vs CSL pulls a permit. Coastal code windows? Rehab a 2nd floor bathroom with old soft lead drains. New Kitchen appliances StateStreet May 17-18 sale.

I look forward to see you soon! Mike Hurney - Mike@MassRealEstate.net

PS Those 3 other Vendor/Supplier discounts seem to be working out well for our Members, You're Welcome! Mike

Next meeting April 29, 2025 6:30pm -Busy week: 5 items w/Subs on Upgrades. Prep for annual Insurance Inspection? Types of Rent Increases

Good morning, (email that just went out 4/18/25 5:34am)

Our members sometimes ask: "How much time do YOU spend on YOUR Real Estate business?"

and I usually answer: About 8 hours a month on Income Property & another 8 hours looking at New, Potential Acquisitions.

However this has been ANOTHER 40 hour week with some GREAT Subs (which I'll share soon), between Paving driveways, Masonry work on Stairs and Chimneys, Upgrading lights, Plumbing issues and Fixing Appliances.

But now, we're getting into THE 2 most important aspects of Income Property:

New/Renew Leases

and of course, something else that's Very important - Annual Insurance Property Inspections.

I can recall when you wouldn't have an insurance company request a tour in 10 years. Now of course Insurance and Co Insurance carriers need to raise New Increases to cover their HUGE storm and Casualty losses (financial losses resulting from accidental injuries or damages to property, or the legal liability for those injuries or damages.)

So, what's your Prep and what are Insurance Inspectors looking for to raise your Rates - More in the next email and Monthly meeting Tuesday, April 29, 2025 6:30-8:30pm!

Have a Happy Easter, Pay Close attention to what's going on in your own world! and I look forward to see you soon! Mike Hurney, Director, MassRealEstate.net & NewHampshireREIA.org PO Box 307, Marblehead, MA 01945

AND some new Discount & Benefit programs when I reach out to you Busy, Successful Contractors, Investors and Landlords! Mike@MassRealEstate.net

6:30pm Quick review of Real Estate Investing Bird-Dog, Wholesaler, Retail sale or Rent

Landlording - Quick test to see if it's right for you. Get a Property manager or Sell Rentals to someone who wants to handle problems.

RE Market Update - Lincoln

FutureProof Seminar in Miami - Lincoln

Tax implications of Build & Sell vs Build, Move in for two years, Sell - Roberta

Mike with Pittsburg Paint's Allan

Mike with American Woodmark's Barry Jackson

What are some of our Members up to? Question I ask Members "What is it you Guys are doing so Well??? Do you have Project that shows your expertise, we could invite a couple of interested Members (Subs & GCs) and I'd pick up the tab for Coffee or Lunch??? (Surprised responses)

Construction - March Focus Paint and Kitchens!

Want to use a Higher Quality Paint & Upgrade your regular Cabinets? (You already have a BIG discount on the paint (I've kind of outgrown the Behr stuff)). & there's a discount when you move up to these Upgrade Cabinets, which you've been walking by already!

We're getting back to Construction March 25, 2025 with some of our Very Successful Contractor Members and several of the Home Depot Vendors!

I look forward to see you soon, Mike Hurney, Director MassRealEstate.net & NewHampshireREIA.org

1. When your Client wants help picking the colors for their Home, you offer to drive them to the Paint store for color charts and sample cans, to be helpful. Good idea or Bad? answer 3/25/25

2. Your Customer wants a "High-End" Custom kitchen? You groan when you hear this to discourage them because you know they can't afford it? Right or Wrong? 3/25/25

3. You can do the install but I'll buy the Cabinets and Counter tops, then I'll save some money. Yes or No? 3/25/25

4. I don't think we need to pull a permit for this Kitchen work, it's only a small rehab. I can talk to the Plumber and Electrician, they don't need one either. Stay or Walk from this Customer? 3/25/25

You can register for this meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:30-8:30pm

Construction - March Focus Paint and Kitchens!

Want to use a Higher Quality Paint & Upgrade your regular Cabinets? (You already have a BIG discount on the paint (I've kind of outgrown the Behr stuff)). & there's a dIscount when you move up to these Upgrade Cabinets, which you've been walking by already!

We're getting back to Construction March 25, 2025 with some of our Very Successful Contractor Members and several of the Home Depot Vendors!

I look forward to see you soon, Mike Hurney, Director MassRealEstate dot net & NewHampshireREIA dot org

1. When your Client wants help picking the colors for their Home, you offer to drive them to the Paint store for color charts and sample cans, to be helpful. Good idea or Bad? answer 3/25/25

2. Your Customer wants a "High-End" Custom kitchen? You groan when you hear this to discourage them because you know they can't afford it? Right or Wrong? 3/25/25

3. You can do the install but I'll buy the Cabinets and Counter tops, then I'll save some money. Yes or No? 3/25/25

4. I don't think we need to pull a permit for this Kitchen work, it's only a small rehab. I can talk to the Plumber and Electrician, they don't need one either. Stay or Walk from this Customer? 3/25/25

You can register for this meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:30-8:30pm

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I've been reaching out to Members Renewing & NEW Members and there is so much talent out there! However most of you guys are too busy for Sitdowns, PowerPoints & Pizza, So Site Visits are coming!

 Tony Youngs, National Expert of "THE HIDDEN MARKET" fame,

has agreed to Mentoring for our Members!

Next Meeting Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:30-8:30pm

Wholesaling which has the lowest Barriers to Entry for Real Estate Investors.

We've got several Seasoned Experts to guide us through

THE most effective Techniques for Wholesaling.

Email that went out 7:28am 2/7/25

Subject - Build Housing? Ai. New & Renewing Members. My cell. Contractor Site visits.

A. according to the Boston Globe 2/7/25:

UPDATE, I'll see you On-Site at 11am! 2/4/25

Leo, Barry & Mike Hurney at their "Good Sized" Project.

**************Kathy REPLAY Tonight 1/30/25 6pm  - MARKETING MAGIC! 

Marketing Magic & Vacant Land Gold Workshop Sorry, CANCELLED Saturday, February 1, 2025 10-3pm

Click here for Course - Marketing Magic System

Click here for Course - Vacant Land Gold How to Make Profits Buying, Selling and Leasing Land

Kathy is the ultimate success story. She spent over 20 years in the banking industry before discovering the world of real estate. After attending some real estate seminars this 4 foot 11 mother of two got really excited and before you know it she’d bought and sold hundreds of properties using none of her own money or credit.

Kathy holds a degree in finance and has co-authored the book- The Venus Approach to Real Estate Investing, and written her book- Real Estate Investing - Your Personal Path to Prosperity.

She is the nation’s leading expert at finding highly qualified, motivated sellers and and Vacant Land Deals using many types of direct mail marketing and other unique marketing techniques. She is known throughout the United States and Canada as the Marketing Magic Lady. She has put together a simple step-by-step system that anyone can follow to duplicate her success.

Kathy has been speaking throughout the country and across Canada for many years and has shared the stage with Ron LeGrand, Dr. Phil, Dan Kennedy, Mark Victor Hansen, Ted Thomas and Suze Orman to name a few.

~Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10:00am - 3pm, Who are Our Target Prospects- 15 Types of Highly Motivated Sellers! Why Should You Invest in Vacant Land (Creating a Niche Others Simply Don’t Know About)!

Welcome to NewHampshireREIA.org & MassRealEstate.net

Join One & you're a Member of both! ( there was a lot of duplication with member access & emails, this should be smoother for our great members)

 Contractors - W2 or 1099? Iron Clad Contracts? Best Materials? Join us for Networking with your Peers and see how they're Solving these issues!

Investors - Quit CRYING there are No Deals! Kathy & Tony show you how they are too busy with Opportunities.

Landlords - Get a LEGAL Tenancy from the start. How to Screen Tenants. Help with Evictions! (and alternatives)

~Wednesday, January, 8, 2025 Movers and Shakers 6:00-8pm 

Tuesday, November 26, 2024  6:30-8:30pm GoToWebinar, On-Line, members only.

Lincoln's RE Market Update Where are we headed? & Answers to Advice you'll be asked over the Holidays. When will Rates Come Down? Prices coming Down? Is the Market Going to Crash? Will I Be Able to Find a Home If I Move?

Robbie, IRS Enrolled Agent - 3 Important overlooked Tax Tips, Sellers with Intestate Succession or Escheat? Review Your Status: Reassess Your Goals? Reassess The Market? & Reassess Your TimelinesMike Hurney

We look forward to see you here! 11/26/24 6:30-8:30pm GoToWebinar on-Line Members Only for this one.

11/22/24 8:43am email just out New Project. Pro System Mike Jacka. Truck Warranty?  Nor'easter. Networking.

Good morning,

#I started a New Project: Upgrade a sleepy little cottage.

What do the "Comps" say? How about Zoning? Construction costs i.e. What's it take to get there? And is it worth it, or scale back?

My simple formula - Maxed out value, fixed up in Perfect condition! Minus Acquisition cost, Minus Fix up cost. Minus Final Equity/Profit. Y/N?

Example - (Metro West, Boston, MA) Maxed out Value $769,000. (local "Comps"). $574,900. Purchase. $93,000. Fix up Cost. Profit = $102,000. (Careful with Carrying costs and potential construction overruns!) Looks like a great deal, a little out of my "Farm" area.

However, my Project doesn't look quite as Profitable. I'll have details, Southeastern, MA is a little different than here on the North Shore. We can go over the numbers at our next meeting Tuesday, November 26, 2024 6:30 - 8:30pm

#By the way Mike Jacka is Training on his Pro System November 26 11-12pm EST, You do not want to miss this system that tracks your Deals, Costs & Profit!

#I took my Truck in for a Recall - Tailgate opens indiscriminately:-0 2021 Silverado 2500HD. And a Dealer discounted Oil Change and Tire Rotation. While in the waiting room it was like a "wake", all sad faces. As time went by, watching a goofy "UnSellable Houses" I overheard most of the conversations:

"No that's not covered in a Warranty, It'll be around $750."

"Mr X, Your's will be $1200."

"Ms Y, Complete Brakes $900/axle, not covered."

Wow, I was sad just listening, so I asked about all the Extended Warranty PostCards I've been getting. Dealer outlined the scams as we read the fine print.

However they've got a 10 year "Bumper to Bumper" Warranty for 10 years on my Truck for $3700. Seems worth it, with all the electronics and Crap you can't even figure out.

#Run around to check some properties from last night's Nor'easter, as soon as I swim at the Y, wind 12mph, gusts 40 Ouch.

#Catching up on Networking this morning. Going to see Agui, Big GC that just joined, i'm spending a little time reaching out to you members. What are you working on? In Aguis place he's building a couple of 6 unit buildings, plus 4 Restaurants for one company, another 1 for a chain, heading to NY for some work.

Ding, ding, ding this morning I'll drop off Claud Fatu's book "How to Build and Run a Construction Business" Agui's the last one that needs it but I've got Claud's contact in NY for him. Remember how he's made a huge business working on his niche, restrictive condo's in Manhattan. Then I'd like to match him with George, our favorite Architect (both Members) because he's working for a client with over 100 small businesses, upgrading those and bringing new ones on board that Comply with ALL the rules.

So what are you working on, Mike@MassRealEstate.net and let's see who you'd like to get with to meet, Colaborate, Joint Venture, Sub. GC, network, buy materials from, etc

I look forward to see you soon, Mike Hurney, Director MassRealEstate.net & NewHampshireREIA.org

PS Tony, one of our Mentors had his weekly meeting last night and took a Deal from Find to Sale. Interesting perspective, sometimes we get caught in the minutia, this kept our eyes on the prize!

PPS Don't forget to check your MemberShip in MassRealEstate dot net &/or NewHampshireREIA dot org so you keep the great Home Depot discounts and Benefits!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 6:30-8:30pm On-Line :-(

1. Trouble finding Deals - Opportunities where you'll Cash-Flow with a Rental?

or Be able to Buy-FixUp-Sell and Make a Profit?

THE Famous - Tony Youngs, of Hidden Market Fame, has agreed to be our Mentor for Finding Deals that make sense.

2. Need help looking for Eager Sellers & "Don't Wanters"? You'll get it with:

Kathy's Marketing Magic to find MOTIVATED Sellers Coming soon.

3. Need some Hard Money? Why do they call it "Hard Money" anyways? How can you qualify for it? and Get as much as you need?

Lincoln's Market Update! & Buy-Sell-Networking!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:30-8:30pm

Hey Fellow Members,

I look forward to see you tomorrow evening October 29, 2024 6:30pm. Full agenda:

#Hiring and Firing, careful of Workers Important Rights. Straightforward if you know them, Impossible to undo if you make mistakes. Cheat Sheet from Lynne.

#1099 vs W-2 almost no one is within the IRS guidelines. Here they are! Roberta

#ProXtra can WORK FOR YOU, easy to check on, in your account! Who to see in the Store, Kyle?

#Lincoln’s Market Update, VERY busy with his Wealth Investing Clients. Here’s the 3 most important guidelines.

#While you were in Cash waiting for the Crash you could have made 34% Stock market could have Doubled your money?

#OREIA Summit 10/31-11/3! OREIA Summit

#Here’s the GoToWebinar link for OUR Tues eve 10/29 6:30pm: I'll see you here: Tuesday 10/29 6:30pmThe Link was sent out to Members this amMike@MassRealEstate.net to check that your Membership is current and Join Us;-)

Mike Hurney, Director, MassRealEstate.net & NewHampshireREIA.org PO Box 307, Marblehead, MA 01945 

Tonights meeting link!

more details - Contractors - Firing (Dismissing) and Hiring. It's not just Fire fast & Hire slow anymore. Workers seem to have a lot of rights and they should! but even more important -  How you can easily navigate these important Rules and Regulations.

Also 1099 vs W-2. If you have 10 Contractors in a room, It's almost guaranteed 9 will be handling their businesses workers incorrectly (lot of Tax Penalties involved that you don't need)

& there's GOLD in your ProXtra account, here's how to mine it. 

Landlords - what's the latest on Sealed Eviction Records, who would want this?

Investors - Lincoln's Market update. OREIA Summit 10/30-11/3!

Summit 10/31 On Halloween, your competition will disappear.  We’ve got great news, On October 31^st, all your competition will be GONE. The bad news is, they’ll only be gone for 4 days to the National Real Estate Investing Summit. The worse news is, when they come back, they’ll know how to:

• Find better deals Get better financing Make every deal they do more profitable, and Invest in things you DON’T know how to invest in, like self-storage, shared housing, notes, land, and apartments. But the good news is, you can JOIN them (and have fun, and build life-long friendships!) just by coming to Cincinnati, too!  It’s easy (and inexpensive) to get your ticket HERE (8) . Don’t try to beat ‘em. Join ‘em.

Mike@MassRealEstate.net Director MassRealEstate dot net & NewHampshireREIA.org PO Box 307, Marblehead, MA 01945

P.S. Can’t be at the Summit in person…or can’t attend all 4 days in person? You can also attend from home, watch sessions all day, and get the recordings of every single one of the 30+ regular sessions by going HERE (7)  and selecting “virtual attendance”.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:30-8:30pm

Must Freeze Your Credit! Y? Wholesaling Basics. "Sweat Equity" NO! RE Market Update. Summit

Next Tuesday, September 24, 6:30-8:30pm On-Line meeting

EVERYONE: It's so common you don't even pay attention anymore...

Example from Vox: "...as many as 272 million Social Security numbers are floating around hacker forums after someone stole them from a Florida-based background check company called National Public Data..."

Take a minute (maybe 30 minutes) to look this over: Wikipedia Data Breaches :-0 (0) 

Well my good friend George has spent a huge amount of time on the topic, he'll tell us why 9/24. And he reminds us that you've got to have Good (actually Great) Credit to make it in Real Estate. He's found a way that other Experts "Freeze" their Credit and they avoid these Consumer Hacks impacting their accounts.

That's what gives you an edge in Real Estate! Your Great Credit let's you borrow at the lowest rate which allows you to borrow MORE money with LOWER payments! George'll give us all his insight & Teach YOU How to protect yourself from the common Consumer Hacks that surround us!

REAL ESTATE INVESTORS: At least once a week someone sends me a "Wholesale" (supposed to be below market) Deal that's more like Retail (at market pricing). Then they explain why I should move ahead on this Deal ASAP. I don't think they're trying to take advantage of anyone but I do think we can go through it and they'll realize they could do better, much better!

"Sweat Equity" - Real Estate Investors & Homeowners can use sweat equity to do repairs and maintenance on their own rather than pay for traditional labor. We've all done it, especially when we were getting started. Just like taking in "marginal" Tenants that you know will turn out "good" (and they don't:-(. OK but it turns out to be the WORST investment (your Time) that you can make, which may even Cost you more than you save! Tuesday, September 24, I'll give you an example of MY "Duh" moment!

Lincoln's back in time from a Business Conference to bring us the Real Estate Market Update!

Summit 10/31 On Halloween, your competition will disappear.  We’ve got great news, On October 31^st, all your competition will be GONE. The bad news is, they’ll only be gone for 4 days to the National Real Estate Investing Summit. The worse news is, when they come back, they’ll know how to:

• Find better deals Get better financing Make every deal they do more profitable, and Invest in things you DON’T know how to invest in, like self-storage, shared housing, notes, land, and apartments. But the good news is, you can JOIN them (and have fun, and build life-long friendships!) just by coming to Cincinnati, too!  It’s easy (and inexpensive) to get your ticket HERE (8) . Don’t try to beat ‘em. Join ‘em.

Mike@MassRealEstate.net Director MassRealEstate dot net & NewHampshireREIA.org PO Box 307, Marblehead, MA 01945

P.S. Can’t be at the Summit in person…or can’t attend all 4 days in person? You can also attend from home, watch sessions all day, and get the recordings of every single one of the 30+ regular sessions by going HERE (7)  and selecting “virtual attendance”.

August 27, 2024 1.Topics and Events. 3.Home Inspection numbers turned around!

1. We've got 2 important Blogs on our Site: Our last 12 months Topics & Our Next 12 months Topics