000: Welcome to the Old Dawg’s REI Network Podcast

Who We Are

• The Old Dawg’s REI Network is unique community of  real estate investors 50 years of age and older who are motivated to learn and succeed in real esate investing
• The “Network” provides education through
  • Newsletters
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts
  • Social Media
  • Opportunities to meet other investors

Our Audience

• People who are approaching retirement or already retired who are interested in generating more income
• Who also want to build a legacy for their children and grand children
• Who want to boost income now!

Goals of the Podcast

• Educate and inform
• Provide resources to help people start real estate investing now
• Feature successful guests that are real estate investors and other experts (bankers, brokers, property manetc.) who can share their experiences
• Provide practical  “How-To” information and tips to get you where you want to go quickly in your real estate investing endeavor – not heavy handed theories
• We want to make it fun!  Real estate can be dry at times so we want the show to be informative but also fun and entertaining

It’s YOUR Show — Tell Us What You Want

• This is YOUR network and we want it to be valuable for you
• Share your thoughts & ideas
• What would you like to see
• What can we change or improve

Who I Am

• Grew up in So Cal
• Have a broad, diverse background
• Worked in various corporations (financial services, retail, technology, internet, non-profit)
• Writer, editor and teacher
• Started/ran own businesses (Marketing consultant, Advertising/PR firm)
• Professional musician
• Went into full-time ministry
• Started 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization – Child Hope International
• Lived in Haiti last 15 years running a mission for orphaned, abandoned and at risk children
• As I approached 60, concerned about my retirement

Move Into Real Estate

• Saw real estate investing as viable means to carry us through retirement and grow a legacy for our children and grandchildren
• First real estate investments purchased in 2014 using inheritance funds
  • Bought 3 properties (2 SFRs and one duplex) through turn-key provider in Memphis and Atlanta
  • In 2015, purchased a duplex and saw how multifamily made more sense for my goal to grow fast

My Goals

• Made a Few Goals
  • To purchase or control 1,000 units/doors in 6 years
  • To share my real estate experiences (good, bad and otherwise), specifically as it pertains to seniors facing the samechallenges I face) and to outline the processes  I use to reach my goal
• I am a student like you and am learning a lot as I move forward with my goal
• I am not a guru or expert and I don’t have anything to sell
• I am determined and focused on succeeding —  not just for myself but for those who join me on this journey
• I want to see others succeed from listening to the podcast and being part of the Old Dawg’s network

Conclusion

• The show is not about me.  It’s about you and how you can change your situation to create the retirement you always dream about
• Again — ee invite your feedback on what you want you like to see/hear, what you like and don’t like

How to Contact me

• Visit our web site http://olddawgsreinetwork.com and email me at bill@olddawgsreinetwork.com
• Schedule a free 30 minute interview with me to discuss any of your questions on real estate investing.  And know – I won’t try to sell you anything.  I am here to help.

 Help Us Spread the Word!

• We want others to know about the Old Dawg’s REI Network and one of the best ways to get the work out is through our podcast
• Please visit iTunes to Subscribe, Rate & Review.  This helps us get reach others and to grow our network

Thank you for Your Interest and Support!