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Happy Thanksgiving November 2010 It is the time of year that most of us start taking inventory of the things in our lives that we are grateful for. Hopefully you have much to be thankful for, and many great family members and friends to share your blessings with. Over the twenty-five years that I’ve been focusing on the education and networking needs of CCIA members, I have seem many grow and “graduate”. They have come, learned, prospered, and retired. I’m sure there are many that just disappeared as they reached their goals, but some call to share, or to ask for some advice on the transition. I always love hearing their stories. Some have done it as a side job, others as a full time pursuit. They come from all walks of life, and all educational backgrounds, but all have managed to find financial freedom through their real estate investments. Having the opportunity to make a positive difference in peoples’ lives is one of the things that I am very thankful for. Today, as we approach Thanksgiving, I'd like to talk a little "turkey" with you. While turkeys are tasty birds, the term is also associated with human "turkeys" and the saying - "It's difficult to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys"! Do you spend your time associating with "turkeys"? Negative people? People who doubt you can reach your goals? People who doubt that real estate is the way to get ahead? Are you beginning to think they may be right? These people are holding you back! Find the positive thinkers in your life and spend your time with them. Share your dreams, your goals and your ideas. These folks will encourage you to take the necessary steps to be successful. Find people that can motivate you, encourage you, help you excel and make you feel good about yourself. If you're trying to be a successful real estate investor, a good place to look for like-minded, positive individuals is your local real estate investor group that's us! Look in the mirror. Do you see a "turkey" or an eagle? Do you need an attitude adjustment? All of us do at times! Do you encourage your spouse, your children, your business partners and your friends to dream, set goals and achieve? Or are you holding them back? Our ability to achieve depends in large part on our attitude and our sense of self-worth. If you believe, you can achieve! Flip the switch and think positive. It's a great time to be a real estate investor. Another thing I'm thankful for this year is our current real estate market. The drop in prices over the past few years is creating a market filled with opportunity. The biggest opportunity that I see with falling prices is that more properties make sense. More properties in better areas will cover their expenses and give you a return on your investment. You can more easily find properties that can be rehabbed and sold - or leased at a profit. Your focus needs to be on finding properties that make sense. Is my cash flow better off if I buy it? Is my bank account better off if I buy it? Be grateful for our current market. Gratitude helps you shift your focus from problems, frustrations, and worry to the things you should be focusing on - the things you want to spend your energy on. Many of my most successful friends are avid readers. There are many wonderful books on success, motivation and mindset. It is no accident that these folks are positive and successful. They work hard and plan for success by setting goals and knowing they are going to achieve them. You can too! Have a great holiday, eat your turkey and make up your mind to soar with the eagles. We’ll see you at the next CCIA meeting. M. Jane Garvey