For the past several months, the goal of our teleseminars and conferences has been education. We want to make sure that you are in the know when making the decision to invest in foreclosed properties. Smarter investing starts not only with education but also by learning from other investors who are willing to share their experiences. Mike Ouellette is one such investor.

Recently, Mike left his profitable pharmaceutical career to pursue investing in foreclosed properties full time. In a candid interview, Mike tells us why this was the right decision for him and how he has become successful in such a short span of time. One of the first steps is connecting with the homeowner. Oftentimes, investors choose to make the initial contact with the homeowner by letter. But how do you make your letter stand out in the horde of letters that arrive each day? Maureen Condon, a professional copywriter, provides you with 7 tips that will make sure your letter gets noticed.

Financing, like letter writing, can sometimes be another challenge for investors - not according to Jim Gage, internationally known expert in lease purchase. Jim recommends lease purchasing a/k/a rent-to-own to help leverage investing. It can also help prevent you from losing thousands of dollars. For a more in depth study of lease purchase, join us on October 22nd as we present Jim Gage: Making the Impossible Deal Possible through Lease Options. Additional options for financing will be presented at our November 12th conference as Wayne Charles presents: Using your IRA to Finance the Deal. For more information, or to register, visit our Education Section.

We look forward to seeing you ... and remember, it pays to be in the know!

Jeremy B. Shapiro
Co-Founder, ForeclosuresMass.com

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