Do you live in New York? Check out pictures from last week's orientation in New York City. We help organize Real Estate Investing Events around New York City. Learn how and where to invest in real estate, build your own real estate portfolio, and learn how you can get paid $1000-$6850 for referring new associates!!. We don't just teach real estate investing, we help create successful real estate investors and we need your help in advertising and organizing these events. RSVP today at http://newyorkreisuccess.eventbrite.com/

This Saturday, 2/8/2014, our local team learned how in 5 months Javoski put himself on track to never have to work, again. Javoski is a Navy Veteran, and when he joined the Renatus community in April of 2013 at 25 years old, he knew very little about real estate investing and wasn't sure how he was going to generate income after dropping out of college. Now he is on pace to make over $7,000 in February. As a new real estate investor, he has consistently been making money every month and now Javoski also owns part of 97 properties that generate rental income. What do you think of this new real estate entrepreneur and his plan for achieving financial freedom?

The Commander and Chief recently stood and presented the State the Union... this coming Founder's Webinar our General will present the State of the 'Real' Nation! The 'Real' Estate nation has been in constant fluctuation. For years, Renatus Founder and CEO Bob 'The General' Snyder has been sharing the signs and indicators that we are headed to a housing shortage. Come take part as he presents what the indicators are showing now for real estate. Please click the following link to register for the Renatus CEO's Monday night webinar!

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/933402198

Renatus- Along with being a bestselling author, Sharon is a CPA, entrepreneur, international speaker, and proud Mother and Grandmother. She is also a national spokesperson for the AICPA for financial literacy and was a member of the first President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and founder of Pay Your Family First and YOUTHpreneur.

Sharon will be an honored guest speaker at the 2014 Renatus National Conference and is our Guest Trainer on the first Founder's Webinar of 2014! Passion is an essential key to a successful business. Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life. Be sure that every member of your team and community is online. This Webinar is staged to change lives, create wealth and prosperity.

This training is reserved for those leaders willing to guide their teams to massive success.

In creating Renatus, Bob Snyder has developed the path of our success predicated on our motivation. Are you ready to create your massive success? Don't miss your chance to learn from the best.

To register for this webinar: http://goo.gl/Fh2Trc

If you can't make it for the monday night webinar, please watch the Fast Track to Freedom Webinar by our CEO, Bob Snyder, and if you decide to join our team, then you will have access to all of the Monday night webinars to watch at your leisure. Just register for the FREE Fast Track to Freedom Course by clicking here. 

Dr. Gary was like many people looking to retire in America today. When his retirement day came, he realized that he could live very, very comfortably for the next few months, instead of years…

That is when Gary began to look for a better way to have a business in retirement. He knew the value of real estate investing, but did not have a clear road map to get his dream.

See his story here

Candie wore many hats in life. She was mother, provider, and friend to many. One this she was not was a real estate investor. Candie had a burning desire in her heart to find a way to create income where she could spend more time with her family and provide the lifestyle she desired for her children. At the time she began she was a single mom looking for a better way to work from home and invest in real estate.

She knew that wealthy people where involved in real estate, but she had no idea how she would fund real estate deals.

That’s when she discovered the systems and strategies at a local Renatus event. See her story here:

Written by Mark J. Kohler, Renatus Instructor


As many of you know, I recommend to ALL of our clients to purchase at least one rental property a year for tax planning and wealth building benefits. It doesn't have to be big, but at least something. I have created these “10 Steps to Purchasing Your First Rental” as a guide for many of my clients that are new investors. I hope this may even help some of you that are seasoned investors.

HERE is my AMAZING, yet SIMPLE list:

1. Make a Goal. Set a deadline to purchase your first rental. Stay committed. Let friends and family know your goal. Write it down and set short deadlines to be looking at property and making decisions, rather than just ‘buy rental by X date’. Set more manageable goals to get you to closing.
2. Start Shopping. Just get out and start looking at rentals. Engage two or more realtors or investors in the markets you are looking at to send you leads and options. Once you start looking you'll get more motivated and the juices will start flowing.
3. Get a Spreadsheet. Develop a spreadsheet, even if you have to buy one OR create one, to analyze your properties. This should set forth criteria to ‘rate’ your possible properties by rent rates, operating costs, debt service, property management, etc.. and create an ultimate ROI or Return on Investment calculation.
4. Look at lots of Property. Take your time and look at lots and lots of property. There is NO RUSH. I have told clients time and time again, there will always be a deal next week. Follow your gut and don’t get sucked into a deal you don't feel good about.
5. Make an Offer and Start Due Diligence. Once you find a property that ‘fits the bill’, make an offer contingent on due diligence. If you don’t like the deal…get out. Don’t get emotionally attached to the transaction.
6. Do more Due Diligence. Look at the property from every angle. Learn how to do good due diligence. Read books and talk to others on nightmare experiences so you can look for any possible problems. Be patience, but DON'T GET discouraged.
7. Open Escrow. Once your happy with your due diligence and the property looks like a winner, start reviewing docs, move to closing and begin forming an LLC. In MOST states I will alwaysrecommend an LLC to hold your rental. Get a consult so we can discuss the matter and help review docs if necessary. Don’t do your first deal on your own.
8. Close and Deed the Property to an LLC. Don’t stress about closing in your own name or having the LLC finished before closing. There are only a few states where this is important to consider. When we have a consult, we’ll indicate if there is going to be transfer tax problem later. Don’t worry about the ‘due on sale clause’ when deeding to your own LLC. The bank is worried if you transfer the property to someone else after closing, not if you just transfer it to your own entity or trust.
9. Track Expenses. Keep track of everything for tax purposes. This includes the closing statements, costs you incurred BEFORE you closed and expenses after. Everything related to the purchase and management of the property is a tax-write off. Look at the list at the end of my new CPA book if you need some ideas as to what might be a write off.

   10. Manage the property, Tenant AND your Property Manager.  In summary, don’t think this property will run by itself. Stay involved. Take lots of regular pictures. Keep good records on your tenants, and your property manager if you are using one. Visit the property regularly.

With all of these risks and steps to take, I still feel strongly this can be one of the the secure paths to retirement. With the power of leverage and using the bank's or other people's money, you can increase your net-worth dramatically.  Don't rush…take your time and realize it's not a sprint, but a marathon.