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    How to Win at Real Estate to Break the Freedom Barrier
    How to Win at Real Estate to Break the Freedom Barrier
    How to Win at Real Estate to Break the Freedom Barrier
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    How to Win at Real Estate to Break the Freedom Barrier

    By Joey Ragona

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    If you want to know how to become a real estate investor, How to Win at Real Estate to Break the Freedom Barrier is THE real estate investment guide from real estate investing mentor Joey Ragona because it will teach you how to make money investing in real estate without giving up any of your freedom. In fact, this book will teach you how to gain MORE freedom.

    WARNING: this is NOT about "get-rich-quick" ways to invest in real estate.
    This book is filled with raw and actual real estate investment tips revealing real estate investing secrets and a proven framework so you can finally break through the wall of FEAR to have profitable real estate investing.

    Even if you're already investing in rental property, this book will give you the real estate business plan so you can finally break free of the obstacles you have now.

    Already a bestseller and recognized go-to real estate investing books for real estate investing in Canada, this book will teach you:

    * How to break down what freedom really is and why to invest in real estate
    * The truth about real estate gurus and the false promises in today's real estate investing seminars
    * What you should never do when purchasing an investment property
    * How to invest in property FAST!
    * What to do if you want to get started in real estate investing
    * How to tell the benefits of real estate investing
    * How to eliminate the risks of investing in real estate
    * When it's OK to start real estate investing

    WHAT CANADIAN INVESTORS SAY ABOUT BREAK THE FREEDOM BARRIER AND JOEY RAGONA:

    "The first night we met Joey, we left the coaching session realizing that we…knew…NOTHING! Although Joey was supportive and respective of our real estate goals, he gently identified some underlying issues that needed to be cleaned up first. Unfiled taxes, cash sucking properties, over 250k in debt…unfortunately, all the supersonic systems in the world could not make these problems go away. They needed to be addressed. 18 months later, we have cleaned ALL of it up. Break the Freedom Barrier book and the teaching inside is HOW we did it. Joey, we love you…thank you." - Monika and Vaughan Jazyk

    "Since I've been with Joey, using his 'gifts' as a coach, skills, and experience as a lifetime entrepreneur, my personal life and business have changed for the better. It's not because Joey 'knows everything', but it's because Joey cares. Thank you for your guidance and wisdom to allow me to break through the Freedom Barrier." - Gary Hibbert

    "This book is life changing. I know it's an over-used cliche, but it's the only way I can put it. Before I began coaching with Joey, my life, and real estate business was chaotic and directionless. I wanted to be a full-time real estate agent and investor, and following all the other 'how-to's', I was stuck. With Joey's help, we uncovered my true purpose of why I wanted to be in real estate and that's the moment the business took off! This book is full of knowledge to help you take control of your life and I hope you implement it! Because of Joey, I was able to break MY freedom barrier, and for that, I owe him big!!" - Mat Piche

    "Joey simplifies things so you can cut the crap. Imagine the lifestyle that is your own freedom. Imagine how this will become possible by implementing the foundations you learn in this book. Keep this book close to you, for it may be the most valuable tools you come across. If you're ready to face your own challenges head on, congratulations. Be prepared for the ride of your life!" - Lindsay R. Allison

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoey Ragona
    Release dateMar 8, 2016
    ISBN9781310433429
    How to Win at Real Estate to Break the Freedom Barrier
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    Joey Ragona

    Serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, Joey Ragona is a #1 Bestselling Author, the CEO "Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon" and Founder of Strategic Business Academy, Engaged Investor and creator of the highly acclaimed "Real Estate Joint Venture Presentation Formula". He also leads the High Performance Achievers Inner Circle, a world-class coaching community / mastermind that has already simplified the lives and businesses of hundreds of entrepreneurs and small business owners with his national level connections and business skills. With more than 30 years' experience as an entrepreneur, Joey built his first company at 19 and it went world-wide when he was only 23 while simultaneously reaching celebrity status as a radio and club DJ as well as music producer for 22 years. Joey is the trusted authority when it comes to "new-world" marketing & implementation. Ragona is an in-demand high performance coach and email / digital marketing consultant with a proven track record and is behind the success of small business owners and entrepreneurs who want structure, systems, personal freedom, life balance and grow their business fast without sacrificing their lives. Joey spares no expense to personal and business development spending his time training exclusively with some of the world's highest achievers including Brendon Burchard, John Assaraf from "The Secret", Eben Pagan, Mike Koenigs, Ryan Diess, Frank Kern, Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, Jeff Walker, Rich Shefren, Jim Kwik and Harvey Mackay to pay it forward and share their sets of tools, beliefs, system and strategies with his clients. Joey lives in Toronto, ON with his wife, son and daughter. He loves Bugs Bunny cartoons, walking in nature and reading. To Learn More About Joey Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joeyragonafan Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joeyragona Google+: https://plus.google.com/+JoeyRagona Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joey_ragona/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyragona Blog: http://strategicbusinessacademy.com/blog/ Amazon Author Page amazon.com/author/joeyragona

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      How to Win at Real Estate to Break the Freedom Barrier - Joey Ragona

      HOW TO WIN AT REAL ESTATE TO BREAK THE FREEDOM BARRIER

      Go From Fear to Your Next Investment Property in No Time Flat

      Written and Published by Joey Ragona

      Edited by Lindsay R. Allison

      Copyright 2016 Joey Ragona

      All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means – graphic, electronic or mechanical – without the prior written permission of the publisher. Any request for photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems of any part of this book shall be directed in writing to The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright). For an Access Copyright licence, visit www.accesscopyright.ca or call toll free at 1-800-893-5777.

      Care has been taken to trace ownership of copyright material contained in this book. The publisher will gladly retrieve any information that will enable them to rectify any reference or credit line in subsequent editions.

      The material in this publication is provided for information purposes only. Laws, regulations, and procedures are constantly changing, and the examples given are intended to be general guidelines only. This book is sold with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering professional advice. It is strongly recommended that legal, accounting, tax, financial, insurance, and other advice for assistance is required, the personal services of a competent professional should be sought.

      Some material included with standard print versions of this book may not be included in e-books or in print on demand.

      Licence Notes

      Thank you for downloading this ebook. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy from their favourite authorized retailer. This ebook is licenced for your personal enjoyment only. This book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favourite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      For Donna, Matthew and Nicole

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      The original edition of this book was written, edited and published within a couple of weeks.

      But it took over 30 years of trial and error, shifts in mindset, adversity, dedicated people, customers, colleagues and regular, decent people who just want a better life to provide the inspiration for me to write.

      I’m so grateful for my life…and yes, like yours, it’s a journey.

      In the years since 2005, I have transformed my life through help, support, dedication, and friendships of SO many people.

      If it wasn’t for my incredible wife Donna, there is no way I would be the man I am today.  This book would not have seen the light of day.  She is my best friend…my true support and belief with an unconditional love for me.  I am truly a fortunate man. She blessed my life with two amazing kids, Matthew and Nicole. I am reminded how amazing the gift of freedom and life really is every day. I’m blessed to open my eyes and be with them celebrating even the smallest wins.  Huge hugs and high-fives guys!!

      I owe a lot to my parents, especially my dad, for teaching me about business — he was the risk taker, the dreamer, with the never say it can’t be done attitude — and my mom, the conservative one who always saved for a rainy day.  There were a LOT of rainy days. They both had major impact on how I live and run my own businesses today — I miss you dearly, dad.

      Greg Habstritt and Kourosh Assef, my first real coaches are people I will forever be indebted to.  They introduced me to a new world of possibility, and their caring, understanding, and no B.S. approach to calling me out simply made me a better man.

      To my first VIP Mastermind members: Tahani Aburaneh, Jim Sheils, Brian Scrone, Allan Sheiman, Pierre-Paul Turgeon, Ramin Tabibzadeh, Veronica Butler, Brenda Bastell, Wade Fenner, Wade Graham, Dave Peniuk, Joel Hofman, Kim Chernow, John McCabe, Wendy McClelland, Eric Grant — how can I forget you?  I remember walking into that room thinking I wasn’t good enough to be there…talk about a Saboteur mindset.  Without your support and encouragement…I don’t know where I would be today — thank you.

      My other mentors, coaches, trainers: John Assaraf, Eben Pagan, Mike Koenigs, Brendon Burchard, Frank Kern, Ryan Deiss, Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, Jeff Walker, Mel Abraham, Rich Schefren who have helped me improve my business so I can pay it forward to help others.

      My friends — the small, but tight-knit group that keep me laughing…

      The REIN family: especially Don R. Campbell, Russell Westcott, and Patrick Francey. All of my fellow REIN members and to the ones who have become close friends, supporters, teachers and inspirations in my life — Todor Yordanov, Brian Persaud, Mark Loeffler, Ian Szabo, Quentin D’Souza, Diane Leahy, Aneta Zimnicki, Naushy Saeed…

      My real estate teams: Shannon Murree, Diane DiGiandomenico, Rob Hilton, George and Robin Dube, Peter Cuttini, Shayle Rothman, and Garth Chapman.

      To ALL my clients, students, and readers…past and present.  There are too many of you to list here, but you know who you are.  I thank you for your trust in me and my work…because of you, I do what I love every day and it’s an honour to serve and support you.  I especially want to give a huge SHOUT-OUT to the first person who trusted me and my new coaching career, Trudi Johnson…

      I totally want to thank my awesome new friend and Editor Lindsay R. Allison, and her husband-to-be Geoff Edie for putting up with my crazy schedule and providing the soundboard to get this project finished in record time.

      One last important person I feel compelled to mention: Robert Bonanni — who, as I was writing this book, suddenly passed.  I would not feel right if I didn’t mention him, not only because he was my best friend, but his death lit another fire under me to get this message out into the world.  Because it made me further realize how precious life is, and that we never know how much time we have left. I find so many people with stories and dreams inside of them just WAITING for the right time.  WHEN is that right time?  RIP brother… I’ll miss your sarcastic humour, and the laughs together.

      To everyone else: I love supporting you and your dreams. You are all my big why and purpose.

      —Joey Ragona

      Oakville, Ontario

      ENDORSEMENTS

      MONIKA AND VAUGHAN JAZYK

      I often say, I never knew more about parenting before I had any kids. Today surrounded by 4 wild children, I proudly proclaim that I know nothing. The same goes with real estate investing.

      The first night we met Joey at his complimentary group coaching session, we were not there to discover what we did not know, but instead to proudly proclaim what we did know! At least, that was our intention, until Joey put me on the hot seat and we left the coaching session realizing that we.... knew.... NOTHING!

      Naked. Vulnerable. Exposed.

      These are a few suitable adjectives used to describe my feelings over the following 24 hours. I guess that is how one feels when they are stripped of their notions that they are living the dream as a full time parent AND real estate investor. That their so called insane busy schedule that no one in the world but supersonic me could handle is not so busy after all, but instead a sequence of unproductive tasks mustered together to create the illusion of busyness.

      And lastly, stripped of my unwavering proclamation that I shouted from the rooftops for the past 5 years....my passion is REAL ESTATE.

      Fortunately, my reaction to this revelation was not to retreat and continue with these old beliefs, but to reach out to Joey and ask for help. He graciously accepted and our coaching journey began. Or so we thought...

      Our first meeting was alone with Joey to discuss our 12 month goals. We focused on systemizing our business, creating multiple streams of income, and amplifying our portfolio.

      Wait...not so fast!

      Although Joey was supportive and respectful of these topical goals, he gently identified some underlying issues that needed to be cleaned up first.

      3 years of un-filed taxes and incomplete bookkeeping for 3 corporations (yes, that is 9 returns)!

      Cash-sucking properties that would not sell, draining all of our hard-earned income.

      Over $250K of debt accumulated from a project that had gone wrong.

      Unfortunately, all the supersonic systems in the world could not make these problems go away. These issues needed to be addressed.

      But wait! There's more. Some more lessons learned...

      Having your kids home and ignoring them for work is NOT spending quality time with your kids.

      Going out to work events with your spouse is NOT the same as a date night.

      Neglecting your personal growth and enjoyment is NOT necessary to become successful. Stop putting yourself last!

      So the transformation began, and here we are, about 18 months later....

      NO negative cash-flowing properties in our portfolio.

      Taxes up to date and filed with yours truly acting as bookkeeper (probably Joey's biggest client accomplishment to date as I HATE accounting).

      NO consumer debt!

      Revamped schedule in which 80% of my time is devoted to being a wife and a mother, 20% to our business even though....

      We are bringing in 4 times income through prioritization and hard work.

      And, WE ARE JUST STARTING WITH THE SYSTEMS THAT WILL INCREASE OUR INCOME 5 TIMES MORE PER YEAR!!!

      But most importantly, we made a new friend.

      Joey, we would continue our relationship with you even if you weren't our coach.

      We love you.

      Thank you.

      —Monika and Vaughan Jazyk

      About Monika and Vaughan

      Monika and Vaughan Jazyk chose real estate as an investment vehicle to build passive income and long term wealth for their growing family. After a tumultuous two years of actively investing in a wide range of real estate investment strategies, Monika and Vaughan identified specific real estate models they used to create a successful real estate portfolio and a lifestyle of freedom for themselves and their four young children.

      They are the owners of Real Property Investments, a Real Estate Investment Corporation that helps Real People build Real wealth through Real Estate!

      As real estate investment specialists and wealth builders, they share these successful models (and their experiences) with others investors, minimizing the investor's risk and maximizing their returns!

      For more information on Real Property Investments visit:

      http://www.rpinvestments.ca/

      https://www.facebook.com/mv.jazyk

      Monthly networking group:

      http://www.meetup.com/GTA-Real-Estate-JV-Investors-Networking-Group/

      GARY HIBBERT

      There are mental blocks you will have to overcome when you decide to work with a coach. Now these mental blocks can come in different forms, shapes, and sizes for different people. The two most common forms of mental blocks I’ve seen are:

      1. COST.  The cost of hiring a coach, and does it make

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