By D.C. Fawcett, Business Building Coach to the Foreclosure Industry

When real estate investors evaluate their options for securing deals and making profits, there are several things that may come to mind. Whether its preforeclosure, short sales, or government foreclosures, investing is still based on similar principles, such as seller motivation and discounted purchase prices.
Where do most people turn when they seek opportunities in real estate foreclosures?  Sure, they take a look at foreclosure listings that comes from free or fee-based sources. They can then market their services and attract sellers. While these steps may lead to productive and profitable deals, they also can be time and cash intensive.

Another option to pursue is the world of government foreclosures. When a property whose loan is insured by the government is lost via foreclosure, it then becomes one of the now thousands of government foreclosures (or HUD properties) on the market today. How do you access government foreclosures in your business?

The key is real estate training and also to work with a real estate agent who specializes in government foreclosures. With the abundance of government foreclosures out there, more and more realtors are promoting these opportunities and can provide you with foreclosure listings to aid in your own pursuit.

Despite the leads you can generate from foreclosure listings and the opportunities that exist with government foreclosures, I think the greatness of the current market also can be risky for the investor.  Profits can be lost and so too can government foreclosure opportunities when you lack the proper real estate investing training.

I assure you that there are indeed unlimited deals to be found within the realm of government foreclosures. Whether you’re just curious how to make money with foreclosures or really dive in and engage in serious investing, there is a place for you in this business and you owe it to yourself to pursue it.

In today’s market, government foreclosures as much as part of real estate foreclosures investing as any other part of the business. Make sure you have a realtor on your team who can provide you with listings for government foreclosures because the deals are out there. I also suggest that you commit yourself to real estate training, and your pursuit of government foreclosures, will be more productive and more rewarding. I wish you the very best in success in real estate foreclosure investing and in business as a whole.

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Never heard of DubLi?

Well, you will soon.

DubLi is planning to be on the London Stock Exchange in 2009 and is already effectively the largest shopping search engine in Europe and may soon be the largest shopping search engine in the world in a few years.

So, what is this DubLi?

Dubli Highlights

* The World’s First Global Trading Portal Revolutionizing the Means by which Goods are Distributed Worldwide

* Already exploded in Europe with 1.2 Million German users alone participating in DubLi Auctions as of June 2008.

* Revolutionary REVERSE Auction concept where the price is driven DOWN on NEW brand name products including new autos

* Users pay .80 cents to view a price which drives down the price. If they find value they buy. Next ‘bidder’ gets a lower price if user passes

* Viral expansion where the average user tells 5 friends because they are getting new brand name goods at a 10-100% discount.

* Opening in China, Japan, and eventually all major countries in the world in the near future. Chinese government already engaged.

* Well capitalized company that owns ALL the products in auction to ensure proper delivery

* 5 Year old company in development since 2003

* Launched in Europe 2006

* Opens in the Americas September 28th, 2008

So, how can DubLi help a non-profit raise money?

Well, the process is simple.

First, you find a licensee who can help you set it up.

Second, either the charity or licensee pays a fee to get their own branded auction site to promote on radio, TV, the net, or in print media.

Third, identify partners who will happily promote your charity or non-profit auction to their members or audiences.

Fourth, watch as the non-profit or charity enjoys 30% of all revenue generated on the auctions.

Of course profit driven businesses, especially ones with existing large databases, can also brand their own auction site.

Early next year DubLi will introduce the shopping component to the North and South American model. It is in Europe already. But, the US market has different demands and in the coming months we can expect 8 million products available on the DubLi search engine.

The reason why DubLi has taken off in Europe is because DubLi has 3 Auctions where you can get 10-90% off the retail price on brand new products. But, DubLi is not like any other auction. On the DubLi Express Auction prices are driven DOWN, not up.

The Unique Bid Auction is more like a game where the unique and lowest bid gets the product.

The Zero Bid Auction is where the LAST bidder gets the product for $0.

So, DubLi is fun and has value for the user, licensees, partners, and of course for DubLi. It is a win/win for all.

Who doesn’t want to get brand new products at discounted prices.

Unlike Ebay, DubLi owns and controls ALL products within its network.

Wayne Nash is a semi-retired investment professional, FOREX trader, and online entrepreneur with over 15 Years of online marketing, coaching, and investing experience and serves a large international investors network from almost every country in the world. Wayne speaks fluent Japanese and has lived in Japan since 1985 and spends part of the year in his native BC in Canada.

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During these fickle economic times, with a record high number of foreclosures, financial markets in trouble, and now the problems in the domestic automotive industries, a lot of people are experiencing job losses, and experts predict that there are more job cuts to come. A common question most people who find themselves at high risk for a job loss is; “what am I going to do next?” This is a good question and the first step towards persevering through a challenging period in one’s life. However, success in being able to overcome a job loss is dependent on how one goes about tackling this tough question.

Fear Factor

It is typical for most people to respond to the question, “what I am going to do next?” with trepidation. Responding to this potential life changing question with fear is almost a guaranteed way to see your worst fears come to life. Yes there are bills to be paid, yes, there usually is a mortgage attached, and in some cases, a car loan still being paid. Perhaps you also have a teenager about to graduate high school, with realistic prospects for college. These are all real concerns most of us face on a daily basis, but there is no cause of alarm, even if you have heard of an opportunity somewhere else. A decision should only be reached after a thorough review of your economic situation and prospects.

Taking it back to the Basics

This is the most time consuming and challenging aspect to successfully preparing for a potential job loss. Why? Because it involves change; as much as most Americans have gravitated towards President Elect Obama’s message of change, people are usually only willing to change when they are experiencing and or perceiving a crisis. It’s tempting to get into denial about your job security, and even your financial matters, but to successfully prepare for a job loss; this is a closet that has to be cleaned. Do you currently have expenses you could do without?  An example of this would be things that go to waste. I have been guilty of this in the past; for example, buying milk and not finishing it before its expiatory date. The fact is, inventory of your spending habits have to be taken, broken down and understood, and most importantly, changed. This can be a daunting task, but once you get into it, you will be too intrigued to stop, and without hesitation, you will be keen to point out spending you consider wasteful and work on ceasing the habit. There are a number of ways you can go about doing this; you can involve the whole family in a talk about expenses that need to be spared, until you find yourself in a more secure position. You can ask your bank or your credit card company for a statement of your spending for the last sixty days. Some of these companies even go as far as to break down your spending habits into different types of expenditures. If you are the withdrawal/cash ATM type, a bank statement should suffice, and you can break down what you spent your withdrawals on. There are also programs like Microsoft money, which can also help you track and budget your expenses.

Playing to your strengths

Recession or otherwise, people still have needs to be met, through the delivery of goods and services. So another good question to ask would be, “what are your career strengths?” “And how can they be used to provide needed services to others?”  This may involve steering away from the specific job you have been doing and branching into a related field that require the same skills set, or perhaps learning a new set of skills for a related job based on a fundamental knowledge you already have.

Once there was a man, who worked for a company, as the company janitor.. The company began going through hard times, and one day he came to work to find a pink slip. How had the company planned to keep their building clean? They mandated their employees to clean their offices, and take turns to cleaning the bathroom and hallway. This man soon found himself in the unemployment line, and surprisingly considering other lines of work he had no experience in. It was only during a session with a career counselor, that he recognized an opportunity in his skills as a janitor. This time he expanded his skills as a janitor to landscaping, and he was able to purchase his first equipments through a loan from a local bank. How did a janitor with no credit land his first loan? He convinced the bank manager about how much more profitable her bank would be, if he beautified the surroundings, and kept their floors having the look of a showroom shine. This became his signature move for landing cleaning contracts, he would show store owners pictures of  the work he had done at a previous store, sometimes a competitor and convince them that his help in making their property more attractive would attract more customers. This is a round about way of saying that even during a recession; people still have needs to be met, it just a matter of understanding how your skills can be used to help meet the needs of others. Yes, there are devils in the details, which is what the paragraph of back to the basics was all about. By getting your affairs in order, you will put your self in a reasonable position to shift gears in your career.

Career Counseling

If you find you are experiencing difficulty in regards to getting your affairs in order or if you have already been laid off and you feel lost in what direction to take your life, seeking the services of a professional life coach or psychotherapist is a wise investment. At the end of the day, regardless of who is to blame for an ailing economy, we all have to take responsibility for ourselves. A lot people make the mistake of placing themselves in an emotional box, and fail to recognize their personal strengths or envision their true potential. Seeking the services of a professional life coach or psychotherapist is a smart investment in one’s self, because people always have needs to be met through the delivery of goods and services.

There are several avenues to explore in regards to career counseling; for example, the local yellow pages, for individual or group counseling, or an emerging popular avenue these days, internet counseling.

Ugochukwu Uche MS., LPC

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Surveys have shown that many are constantly searching online for “classic car auction in Los Angeles” or “Los Angeles classic auto auction”. The beauty and charm of antique vehicles is hardly a passing fad. After all, some car makes and models are reminisces of a colorful automobile history.

Typically, at a classic car auction in Los Angeles, you will be able to feast your eyes on models like the 1974 VW Ghia Coupe, antique Chevrolet cars, 1959 Cadillac, for more details visit our site ##mining-auction-gold## Vintage Volkswagen Beetle, Pickup or Camper and even the Boss Mustang and Lincoln Continental. Not to forget the 1963 Falcon Futura convertible. Some of these are put on auction by private collectors, while others are forced sell due to bank repossession or foreclosures.

Where to find such LA classic car auctions?

Dig into the newspapers and online news site like the Los Angeles Times, Daily News Los Angeles and more. A quick check at the LA Avenue homepage will give you a long list of newspapers you can check out. The classified ads or buy/sell corner are where you should be searching.

Check out with your local bank branches and find out if they are holding an auction for foreclosed/repossessed vehicles. Financial lenders are also great places to check out.

The third way, arguably the best method is to use online auction search engines. These car auction databases hold the information of all the existing classic car auctions, government auto auctions, for more details visit to www.auction-words.com and so on in America. From here, you will know exactly whether there is a classic car auction in Los Angeles. If there is, you may also get to see the car models available.

On top of that, you can always check and see if there are auctions taking place in neighboring cities and states. After all, you can always drive there to participate in the auctions. All it takes is a low one-off fee and you can use their services anytime. It is a time and money saver as you are one of the earliest to hear of an upcoming event. This helps you to plan your car search, hopping from one auction to another over a nice weekend.

More tips on getting an automobile from a Los Angeles classic car auction

Since many of these cars are decades old, their conditions should be of concern to you unless you just want to keep them in your private collection. People do so for investments but still, a vintage car that is working is worth more than a piece of scrap!

Ask a qualified mechanic to come with you to inspect the vehicle before bidding. Go early so that you can have all the time to scrutinize the antique cars. Remember to request for their VIN# numbers if they are available. Some are just too old to have that.

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