REAL ESTATE BIRD DOG OPPORTUNITY

 REAL ESTATE

BIRD DOG

OPPORTUNITY

Earn $1000 TODAY

For each property you refer to us that leads to a completed transaction!



FPM Development LLC

we buy, sell and lease homes, the right solution is our 1st priority

888-698-7295  

www.FPMhoustonhomes.com

Info@FPMhoustonhomes.com

Hello!

You’re holding in your hand (or reading on your computer screen) a document for an exciting program . . .one that has helped others—and may help you—earn extra income with a minimum of time, hassle, and stress. It’s called “real estate bird dogging.” The concept is simple:

You locate distressed properties and/or distressed owners. You send us information about the property. For each new qualified lead you send us that results in our company (or someone we assign our contract to) being able to complete a successful settlement, we’ll pay you $1,000.

You send us the lead. We do the work. You get $1,000 when our contract settles.

You’ll find in this document:

♦ A summary flier

♦ A guide sheet that describes in more detail what we’re looking for.

♦ A lead submission form that you can fax or e-mail back to us every time you get a

lead.

♦ An Independent Contractor Agreement

♦ A Form W-9 that the law requires if we pay you more than $600.

You can spend as much (or little) time as you want being a real estate bird dog. Often, it’s not even spending time. You may run across distressed properties in your own neighborhood . . .on your way to work . . .or while visiting a friend. You may hear about distressed owners when you’re talking with friends or co-workers . . .visiting with neighbors . . .or even at the supermarket! All you have to do is send us the information and we take it from there. For any deal we can close, we’ll pay you $1,000.

Go to  or e-mail us with any questions.

Start sending in those leads TODAY!

Earn Easy Money!!!

UGLY HOUSE   =  $$$$

We will pay you $1,000 for any property that you tell us about and we purchase.

We need your eyes and ears as you go about your normal daily routine.

All you need to do is keep an eye open for vacant or run-down houses. It only takes a few minutes to write an address down and tell us about it.

We buy properties everywhere, so don’t be afraid to tell us about them. The more you submit the better chance you’ll have of earning $1,000 on each closing.

Go to www.FPMhoustonhomes.com (click “Bird Dog Opportunity”), for more information and complete instructions.

or e-mail BirdDog@FPMhoustonhomes.com.



Bird Dog / Scout Guide Sheet

$1,000 Finders Fee !!!

What we want:

We want you to find properties or owners that are DISTRESSED. Distressed means that there is a problem or situation that might allow us to buy a property for less than market value.

We need you to keep your eyes and ears open for potential opportunities. Let us know when you see a distressed property or hear about a distressed owner. We’ll pay you $1,000 if your information leads to us purchasing the property.

Where to look:

Anywhere in the Houston metro area. We primarily operate in Houston and all surrounding areas. We also buy properties Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

What to look for:

As you walk or drive around a neighborhood, keep your eyes open for the following:

♦ Vacant Houses

♦ Boarded-up Houses

♦ Grass or Yard Overgrown

♦ Drain pipes not connected to gutters

♦ “For Sale by Owner” signs (no Realtor signs)

♦ Run-down or dilapidated houses in nice neighborhoods

♦ Mail piling up

♦ “For Rent” signs

♦ Broken windows

As you talk to people, keep your ears open for the following:

♦ Bankruptcy / Foreclosure / Behind on mortgage payments

♦ Death / Probate / Inherited property

♦ Divorce ♦ Tired landlords

♦ Evictions

♦ Neighbors complaining about house

♦ Relocating on short notice / Job loss

♦ Any circumstance that might require a quick sale

How to do it:

Any time you are out and see or hear of something that might interest us, let us know. That minute it takes to jot an address down could be worth $1,000.

If you can, take a digital picture of the house and any other part of the house that you can see.

Make a game of it! Try to do so many a day. The more leads you send us, the greater chance one will earn you $1,000. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunity!!

Go to www.FPMhoustonhomes.com (click “Bird Dog Opportunity”), for more information and complete instructions.

or e-mail BirdDog@FPMhoustonhomes.com.



LEAD SUBMISSION FORM for Bird Dogs / Scouts

Date ______________

Instructions: Gather as much information as possible. Leave anything you do not know blank. The more information collected, the greater the chance of successfully purchasing the property. Properties with Realtor signs are not of interest.

Fax this completed form to 888-698-7295

Email digital pictures to: BirdDog@FPMhoustonhomes.com

Scouts Name___________________________ Phone _________________ Fax ___________________ Email __________________	How did you find this owner or property? ______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
Property Address: ______________________________________ City ___________  State ______ Zip ________ County _______________________________ Property Owner’s Name: _____________________________________ Owner’s Contact Information: Home ___________________ Work ____________________ Cell ____________  Best Time to Call ________	Owner’s Motivation (circle all that apply): Vacant - Owner Occupied - Tenant Occupied Boarded Up - Poorly Maintained - Condemned For Sale by Owner - For Rent - Distressed Owner Divorce - Foreclosure - Bankruptcy - Probate Death of Owner - Job Loss - Relocating - Ugly House - Pretty House Other:__________________________________ ______________________________________

Property Information: Beds _______ Baths _______ Style ____________________ Garage _____ Levels _______ Units _______ Basement ____ Off-street Parking? _________ Age: New 10-30 30-60 60+ Neighborhood rating (1-10)____ Improvements needed _________________________ Major Problems____________

Condition Ratings: E = Excellent            G = Good F = Fair                      P = Poor Curb Appeal ________________ Exterior ____________________ Yard ______________________ Roof ______________________ Garage ____________________ Interior ____________________ Windows ___________________ Kitchen ____________________ Baths _____________________ Overall Rating ______________ NOTES:

OFFICE USE ONLY: Contact attempted on _______________________ Owner reached on _______________________ Call back on _______________________ Property inspected on _______________________ Offer made on _______________________ No action due to _______________________ NOTES:

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT for Real Estate Bird Dogs / Scouts

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the _____ day of ________, 20___, by and between FPM Development LLC ("Company"), a Texas Limited Liability Company having its principal office at 2450 Louisiana St. Ste. 400-201 Houston, Tx 77006 and ______________________________ (hereinafter called "Contractor”) who resides at ________________________________________________________________.

Terms and Conditions

1. Services To Be Rendered: Contractor shall render to Company real estate scouting services which includes, but is not limited to, locating properties for the business use of Company, locating abandoned and/or unwanted houses or small apartment buildings, and locating ‘motivated sellers’ needing to sell their properties quickly.

Contractor shall render all services as an independent contractor and shall not be considered an employee of Company for any purpose, including but not limited to eligibility for Company benefits or compensation or other rights and privileges afforded to employees of Company. Any and all insurance that Contractor may desire shall be obtained and provided by Contractor without cost or other obligation to Company. Contractor shall be held liable for its own actions while in pursuit of leads. Company will not intervene on Contractor’s behalf in case of injury or damages while performing in accordance with this agreement.

Contractor shall not modify any provisions of this Agreement without the prior written consent of Company.

2. Responsibilities: Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, its own transportation and equipment and any associated costs to maintain them. The following equipment is the minimum requirement:

1. Transportation

2. Digital Camera

3. Map of assigned area(s)

4. Access to the Internet (to forward photos upon request)

Contractor shall submit leads to Company using the ‘lead submission’ form or other acceptable method. Leads may be submitted by telephone, fax or email.

3. Term: The consulting services provided under this Agreement shall be performed, when required by Company, during the period of one (1) year from the date of execution of this Agreement. Nevertheless, it is understood and agreed that Company may terminate this Agreement and the services provided hereunder at any time and for any reason prior to the completion of this term. If Company terminates this Agreement prior to its completion, Company shall be liable only for work performed by Contractor prior to the effective date of the termination. This Agreement may be terminated without prior notice upon the breach of any provision or obligation thereof by the non breaching party.

4. Payment: Contractor shall be paid One-Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for any new qualified property lead that results in Company and/or assigns being able to complete a successful settlement on identified property. A qualified lead is any property that Company is not already aware of.

5. Notices: All notices required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed given if and when personally delivered in writing to the party or its designated agent or representative, or if and when mailed by United States Mail, registered or certified mail, return receipt request, postage prepaid, and properly addressed. All notices shall be addressed:

To Company: FPM Development LLC 2450 Louisiana St. Ste. 400-201 Houston, Tx 77006

To Contractor:

Each party may specify a different address for receipt of such notices by giving the other party at least fifteen (15) days written notice thereof.

6. Indemnification: Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Company, its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all damage, losses, obligations, liabilities, claims, deficiencies, costs, and expenses of every nature and kind incurred by Company that are in whole or in part caused by or alleged to be caused by acts or omissions of Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, and lower-tier subcontractors arising out of or relating to Contractor’s work under this Agreement.

7. Applicable Taxes: All taxes applicable to any amounts paid by Company to the Contractor under this Agreement will be the Contractor's liability and Company shall not withhold nor pay any amounts for federal, state or municipal income tax, social security, unemployment or worker's compensation. The Federal Employer Identification number or Social Security Number for Contractor is ________________________.

Contractor will be responsible to report any earnings received to the IRS. Company will report any paid income over $600.00 to the IRS on Form 1099.

8. Headings: The headings included herein are inserted only for convenience and reference and in no way define, limit, or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any of its provisions.

9. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland.

10. Entire Agreement: This Agreement supersedes all written or oral agreements, if any, and constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified only by the express written consent of both parties.

11. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the re- maining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Survival: The provisions of paragraphs 1, 6 and 7 shall survive completion or termination of this Agreement.

13. Execution of Agreement: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

FPM Development LLC CONTRACTOR

Signature: Signature:

By: By:

Title: Title:

Date: Date:



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5 Ways Wood Plantation Shutters Will Add Value To Your Home

LISTEN UP!!:

5 Ways Wood Plantation Shutters Will Add Value To Your Home

Wooden shutters not only add elegance and sophistication to any home, they can also increase the value of your residence. They are an economical choice in window coverings that may cost a liitle bit more upfront than some other options, but the slightly larger investment can be a beneficial addition when the time comes to put your home on the market for sale. There are at minimum five ways in which wooden plantation shutters can increase the value of your home.

1. The main selling point is that they are more energy efficient than other window covering options. They can help to reduce energy bills by keeping the hot or cold weather from making its way into the home.
2. Another selling feature that home buyers adore about wooden shutters is simply the appearance. With Shutters, your home has the LOOK!! Once upon a time, plantation shutters were only on the homes of the rich, and to this day, even though they are now affordable, many still have the same general sense that window shutters add a rich elegance to a home.
3. Shutters are a permanent feature; they are like furniture for the home’s windows. Unlike other options, these are permanent fixtures in the home and will not need replacing, which is a huge advantage in the eyes of potential home buyers. Don't even think about threatening to take your Shutters when you sell the house. Just Leverage the LOOK!! Women LOVE shutters! Men love to please their wives!!
4. Window shutters are also low maintenance and require little to no upkeep. Wooden shutters may require a coat of paint every few years in addition to regular cleaning. 
5. In addition to the above, what makes wooden shutters so appealing to potential home buyers is the custom, perfectly created look. They are considered a home addition, thus adding value to the homes’ worth, therefore making any upfront expenditure worth it in the end.
   So, if your thinking of buying Shutters, stop delaying and call a professional today to take massive action on a great decision!!  www.fpmhoustonhomes.com

ALERT!! LOW INVENTORY IN HOUSTON REAL ESTATE MARKET!!

Houston’s inventory of homes for sale dissipated to its lowest point ever in November, pushing home prices higher and giving would-be homebuyers a itty bitty selection of houses to choose from. 

The Houston Association of Realtors reports the supply of homes for sale in Houston area dipped to 2.9 months in November. It was the lowest supply number since the association began tracking the inventory statistics in 1996.

With the holiday season in full swing, the inventory could drop even lower in December, traditionally the slowest month of the year. Many people who want to sell their homes wait till the first of the year to list it for sale because they are having guests and holiday celebrations.

Houston’s housing market has been on in unprecedented rally, registering 30 consecutive months of increasing sales.

“The first full week after the holidays in January, our phones will be ringing off the hook,” says veteran Realtor Amy Bernstein of Bernstein Realty. “A lot of sellers are sitting on the sidelines waiting to put their homes on the market in January.”

The traditional holiday slowdown appeared to be dragging down the market in November. A total of 5,108 homes sold last month, up only 3 percent from 4,943 homes sold in November of last year, according to the Realtors association.  The 3 percent gain over November 2013 was one of the weakest gains reported in the last two years.

“It does not come as a surprise that the Houston housing market is showing signs of slowing down,” says HAR chairman Danny Frank with Coldwell Banker, United Realtors. “There simply isn’t a plentiful supply of available homes out there.”

November’s inventory of 2.9 months, which indicates how long it would take to sell all of the homes on the market at the current sales pace, broke the record set in October, when there was a 3.1 months supply. The peak was an 8.2 months supply in June of 1996. A year ago, the supply stood at 4.1 months.

The upshot of today’s microscopic inventory is upward pressure in home prices. Houston’s median home price was $181,000 in November, up 8.7 percent from November of last year.

Houston’s housing market has been on in unprecedented rally, registering 30 consecutive months of increasing monthly sales.

Living Large

The upper price brackets continue to perform exceptionally well. Homes priced at $500,000 and up reported a 23 percent increase in sales.

“The upscale market did not disappoint us as it has outperformed 2012,” says Cheri Fama, president and chief operating officer of John Daugherty Realtors. “Indicators point to an equally strong market in 2014 with companies moving many employees to Houston and buyers choosing our city for the amazing amenities and attractive cost of living.”

"I have every reason to believe 2014 will be equal to 2013. I don’t see any sign of a slowdown.”

Houston’ exceptionally strong job growth and low mortgage rates have been continual supporters of the housing market surge. In the last two years, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have dipped below 4 percent, the cheapest home loans in 50 or 60 years. And mortgages, although they have risen somewhat to around 4.5 percent, continue to be low when compared to the norm over the last 25 years.

However, mortgage rates are expected rise in 2014 and the Houston’s job growth is expected to moderate slightly next year. Houston will have to emerge from the holiday season for the housing market outlook to come into clearer focus. Although some may debate how long the winning streak can last, all agree Houston’s housing market has been outstanding in 2013.

A national survey of home builders released this week by the National Association of Home Builders showed that builders are reporting significant activity at year end. Builder confidence looking forward to 2014 is much higher than expected.

For the Houston area, with major job creation announcements in December — Exxon Mobil and GEICO insurance both say they will both add more than 1,000 employees over their current Houston workforce — the local housing market is set for a healthy future.

“Everybody seems to be very bullish,” Bernstein says. “I have every reason to believe 2014 will be equal to 2013. I don’t see any sign of a slowdown.”

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Southern Belle Giving the mortgage companies hell in court-No Foreclosure here!!

Depending on your point of view, the story of Patsy Campbell is hilarious or frightening. This 71-year-old Florida retiree has kept lenders and lawyers at bay for 25 years while she got her case thrown out of court time and again for the smallest legal missteps. Is she a little David throwing pebbles at Goliath or is she exploiting the legal system to avoid paying what she legitimately owes?

By all appearances, Patsy Campbell seems like something out of a folk tale. Her home is shaded by large trees and protected by a locked gate and her pit bull Dodger. Her boarded-up windows, run-down pool, and rusty sedan remind a person of a modern-day Southern Norma Desmond from Sunset Boulevard, and like Norma Desmond, Patsy Campbell has proved that she is not a person to be trifled with.

The story of the mortgage from hell begins in 1978 when Paul Campbell used a $68,000 mortgage from First Federal Savings and Loan of Martin County to buy a house, and two years later, he married Patsy. Their wedded bliss was sadly short as Paul died later that same year from emphysema. For four years, Patsy made mortgage payments, but in 1985, she got sick and fell behind on her bills.

In the late 80’s and early 90’s, things got a little more complicated. Patsy’s mortgage was sold several times over to various failing lenders from First Federal to First Fidelity Savings and Loan to American Pioneer Savings Bank. The mortgage changed ownership seven more times before getting to Commercial Services of Perry who is currently trying to collect from Campbell. Considering other lenders’ track records, however, Commercial Services of Perry should not underestimate Campbell.

On paper, Patsy Campbell is an easy win in court. She is an elderly former insurance saleswoman with no legal training or background who has chosen to represent herself in court. Despite it all, she has found every loophole, missed technicality, and overdue deadline. If they forgot to dot their i’s or cross their t’s, she caught it. She claims that so many mistakes were made in transferring her mortgage from one lender to another that her debt is void and she doesn’t owe the lenders anything. She told Wall Street Journal’s Robbie Whelan that, “If they had a case, they would have already won it, years ago.”

Readers, we want to know what you think. Is Patsy Campbell a nuisance and a “burden on the courts” as the lender’s lawyer has claimed, or is she just using every legal loophole (as the banks and lenders have done in the past) to get what she wants? Comment below and tell us what you think!

Chicago Brokerage Tries Groupon for Real Estate Promotion

Posted by Carole VanSickle on Friday, April 8th 2011
Groupon, the popular social coupon network that offers discounts on everything from salsa lessons to information technology consulting is branching into real estate with its latest offer, $1000 cash at closing to homebuyers who purchase a $25 Groupon[1]. The brokerage has limited the number of vouchers available to 50, and the coupons can be used for traditional home purchases or on distressed properties, and primary owners and investors are eligible for the discount. Furthermore, the transaction must be at least $150,000 to qualify for the deal.

The brokerage that has launched the Groupon deal defines itself as an “emerging company” that has “focused on its web presence and search engine optimization.” President Yuval Degani believes that this advertising move will help his company acquire “new…customers for life.”"

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