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January 2018 Real Estate Ezine

 
January, 2018
News From Michael Arthur

First off, I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018 where you receive opportunities to achieve your personal, professional and/or business goals in order to move your life to the next level you envisioned it to be!

Wow, I don’t know about you, but for me, 2017 was definitely an interesting year that moved very quickly. Personally, the year brought me joy and happiness when I married the love of my life, Anita, in front of our friends and family in a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception. This joyous occasion was definitely a highlight for us! 

On a business level, I was humbled and grateful to have opportunities to help my clients find their dream homes and sell their homes as they are going through a transition in their lives. In fact, one highlight of my real estate career that I am proud of was helping my client, a recently divorced, single mother, sell her home at the sale price and time period she needed a few days before Christmas. The outcome of this inspirational story could not have come at a better time for my client and her son to receive this early Christmas present.

I would like to share with you some inspiration to make your 2018 a successful and fulfilling year and beyond! Enjoy reading the rest of the newsletter!☺

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Best regards,

Michael B. Arthur
 
Quote of the Month 

“Every person who invests in well-selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the surest and safest method of becoming independent, for real estate is the basis of wealth.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
 
 
A Laugh or Two For Good Measure!
I was in a restaurant once and I suddenly realized I desperately needed to pass gas. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my reliefs to the beat of the music. After just a few songs I started to feel better. I finished my coffee, and noticed that everybody was staring at me… That was when I remembered I was listening to my iPod.
 
Helpful Life Hacks & Cartoon of The Month
       
 

Control
         One of the reasons I like real estate as an investment (as opposed to mutual funds, stocks, bonds, GIC’s, etc.) is that it is something that I can exercise much more CONTROL over.  When buying a revenue property, I can choose the market I want to invest in (right down to the neighborhood, or even the street I want to buy in).  I can choose the type of property I want to buy (i.e. single family home, multi-family property, etc.).  I choose the condition of the property I want to buy.  I have some control over how much I pay for the property (prices and/or terms are negotiable).  I then choose what I want to do with the property once I own it.  While I own it, I exercise control over how the property is managed and maintained.  And last, but not least, I can choose from a variety of different exit strategies when I am ready to sell it.  With traditional investments, the only control you exercise is when you buy and when you sell. 
 

About Michael Arthur:

Who are we? Creative Real Estate Ventures is a real estate investment company. We have been actively involved in Ottawa area real estate investing for a number of years. Our mission is to provide quality housing for quality tenants, while at the same time providing an above average return on investment (R.O.I) for our investor partners and ourselves. It is truly a win-win-win way of investing!

And if you are ready to find out more about our investment program, I invite you to contact me directly, and I will be happy to show you exactly how it works, either in person, by phone, or on-line.

You can email me at:
michael@michaelbarthur.com
or give me a call at 1-613-618-4082