Man oh man! Are there enough natural disasters going on in the world at one time right now? Tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fires…wow!

I am sitting here watching news coverage of the West Virginia primaries where Clinton is supposed to slam Obama pretty bad in the polls. Not that is seems to matter at all, I think he has the nomination sewn up. If you are like me, this may be one of the most exciting campaigns ever, two minorities fighting for the democratic nomination. Another one for the history books.

But regardless of your political preferences, there are definitely lessons to be drawn from the entire campaign. Lesson number one…. ANYTHING is possible if you believe in yourself and your convictions strong enough. Nobody thought a virtual unknown like Obama would ever have a real shot at presidency, especially going up against the Clinton machine! Whether you like them or not, the fact remains the Clintons have a whole lot of power in this country. The fact that an African American has taken them on and is winning is something that caught everyone by surprise including the Clintons.

But if we could get a chance to talk to Obama privately, I bet he would confess he knew he had a real shot and this was his destiny. He believed in himself and moved forward full speed ahead. Against all odds, that is what winners do. That is a trait of a successful person, they take action and they go against the odds.

On the flip side, regardless of what you think, because trust me, I have my own opinions too…..Hillary Clinton is a fighter as well. She doesn’t give up when anybody else in her position would have. Another trait of a successful person. Once again, fighting against all odds.

What are you currently facing that you need to beat the odds on? What feat are you dealing with that seems impossible for you to overcome? Because whatever it is, I need you to know that you DO indeed have the strength and fortitude to prevail. It all boils down to will and determination. But if you sit back and do nothing, I can assure you that you will stay stuck where you are.

So you have a choice in life…You can stay content or unhappy with where you are, or you can be a warrior each and every day. A warrior fighting for something better for yourself and your family. I personally choose to be a warrior and be in the driver’s seat of my destiny.

What about you? Let me know what you are going to do, enter your comments below

If you have not been to one of our seminars, but have been interested in real estate investing, I strongly urge you to come on out May 20th. I am going to share a real life story on how leaving your financial security up to your job is a fatal mistake. You won’t want to miss this! You can register here: www.FreeMarylandSeminars.com for your chance to win a MUCH NEEDED Gas card!

P.S. I am getting ready to launch a Women’s Marketing Group where I will be teaching women entrepreneurs and business owners how to explode their business to the next level. If you are already a business owner or an aspiring one and would like to join my exclusive women’s only Millionaire club, start thinking seriously about it. One of my plans is to bring in my good friend Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice so she can assist and bring her knowledge as well. This is only for the serious and hard-working and there will be an application process. Just wanted to put a bug in your ear so you will be prepared!

I know you hear me talk about being around positive and like-minded people all the time with similar goals of moving forward in life. When we speak of such things, we tend to relate it to our work, or career goals. But surrounding yourself with movers and shakers in every aspect of your life, no matter what the goal is, is truly the key to ultimate success.

Everyone knows I am lifting weights now and hanging out in the gym. I decided to workout with a serious weight trainer because I am serious about what I am doing. Yesterday at the gym, I know exactly why I took that approach. While I was working out, I took a look around at all the activity. There is one group of women who meet up and work out together, but I swear all they do is talk! They move from machine to machine appearing to be working out, when in reality they are having the time of their lives chatting it up.

I looked in another section and saw a guy who spent all of his time in the mirror making sure his hair was spiked up just right. He kept looking at himself from every angle and he didn’t even have on gym clothes. He was wearing one of those tight fitted club shirts, some jeans and dress shoes while he was lifting weights. Go figure!

Then the real kicker was the guy on the bike machine who talked on his cell phone the whole time. I mean how hard can you be working out if you have the ability to carry on a phone conversation for 30 minutes??!!

That is when it hit me. In life, no matter what it is you wish to succeed in, you have to surround yourself with someone who is just as serious as you are. So even if I am talking about fitness goals, I have to be sure to partner up with someone who wants results like I do.

It’s the same as taking financial advice from someone who has no money. Or signing up to be a part of someone’s business who isn’t making any money from it themselves. Or taking advice on the real estate market from someone who doesn’t know a thing about real estate. Sometimes we get caught up in the hype of what people say and their opinions because they can sound so good, but if you sit back and look at their track record, rather than their words, you quickly realize they are no more qualified to give you advice than an ant! And that is why you need to be careful who you listen to. Surround yourself with successful people who are doers, not just talkers! You will quickly see the difference!

HAVE YOU HEARD??? I am tired of rising gas prices and the oil companies getting rich. So while the politicians argue over who has the best solution, I am doing my part by giving out a $800 GAS CARD at my free real estate investing event tomorrow night! So if you have not yet registered, make sure you do because I don’t know about you, but I am pretty sure an $800 gas card can be a life-saver for a lot of people right now!

Have a Comment? Leave it in the box below!

If you have not been to one of our seminars, but have been interested in real estate investing, I strongly urge you to come on out tomorrow, May 6th. I am going to share a real life story on how leaving your financial security up to your job is a fatal mistake. You won’t want to miss this! You can register here: www.FreeMarylandSeminars.com

P.S. I am getting ready to launch a Women’s Marketing Group where I will be teaching women entrepreneurs and business owners how to explode their business to the next level. If you are already a business owner or an aspiring one and would like to join my exclusive women’s only Millionaire club, start thinking seriously about it. One of my plans is to bring in my good friend Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice so she can assist and bring her knowledge as well. This is only for the serious and hard-working and there will be an application process. Just wanted to put a bug in your ear so you will be prepared!

Just kidding! I am not ready for pictures yet! LOL. Jim used to be a pro body builder and he has GUARANTEED that I can get the cuts and muscles I am looking for in about 6 weeks. Right now I am on week number one and have been at the gym every day at 7:00am. HE IS KILLING ME! This is a huge challenge for me because I am really pushing myself. But life is all about challenges and aspiring to new things so I am getting through it. I am also on a strict meal plan. It’s not a diet, I am just eating clean and like a body builder. Here is my meal plan because I know someone is going to ask:

1.Breakfast- Oatmeal and 4 egg whites
2.Protein Shake
3.Chicken breast, sweet potato and broccoli
4.Chicken breast, sweet potato and broccoli
5.Chicken breast sweet potato and broccoli

EVERY DAY ALL DAY! I eat every 3 hours and drink nothing but water. I am only looking for a little muscle definition, so I will let you know how I progress.

People often ask me why I even work out. They always says that I don’t need to. I always have to explain to people that if I am not satisfied with how I look, I have to do something about it. We all have personal goals and what makes us happy, so anything you do in life should be to your satisfaction. I personally am what I call a “Fat skinny girl.” If I do not work out, I cannot wear shorts because I have cellulite for days! Why am I telling you this? LOL.

So when I am unhappy about that, I have to put in the work. The same concept applies to your profession or financial situation. If you are not happy about it, you have to do something to change it because nobody is going to do it for you! If you are in a relationship that is abusive, you have to leave. If you have friends who are unsupportive and kill your dreams, find new friends. If you sit next to a negative co-worker at work, move your seat!

It’s spring time and it is high time to do some spring cleaning! Go hit the gym, get your finances in order and clear people doing you harm out of your life.

Let me know how that spring cleaning works for you, it is one of the best things you can do for yourself! Keep your head up!

If you have a comment about today’s Buzz, I would love to hear it! Enter it below

If you have not been to one of our seminars, but have been interested in real estate investing, I strongly urge you to come on out May 6th. I am going to share a real life story on how leaving your financial security up to your job is a fatal mistake. You won’t want to miss this! You can register here: www.FreeMarylandSeminars.com

P.S. I am getting ready to launch a Women’s Marketing Group where I will be teaching women entrepreneurs and business owners how to explode their business to the next level. If you are already a business owner or an aspiring one and would like to join my exclusive women’s only Millionaire club, start thinking seriously about it. One of my plans is to bring in my good friend Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice so she can assist and bring her knowledge as well. This is only for the serious and hard-working and there will be an application process. Just wanted to put a bug in your ear so you will be prepared!

I know I talk a lot about removing negative people from your life in order for you to be able to move forward in a positive way. But today, I want to share two real life examples that just happened to me yesterday.

Remember the email I sent out sharing with everyone how I took my mom and mother-in-law to see Oprah on Monday? Well, boy oh boy was I shocked to see two nasty messages from two separate people on my email list! These are the type of people that live and breathe to rain on people’s parades and cause misery. These are people who sit back watching and waiting for any instance to spread their poisonous attitude to others. These, my friends are the types of people you need to RUN far away from! We all know someone like this and to tolerate it in your life is doing a disservice to yourself. Check out Nasty Person Number 1 and Nasty Person Number 2, I cut and pasted for you to see:

NASTY PERSON NUMBER 1

“you need to correct your email. oprah is not the only, nor the first, african american billionaire. nor is she the first african american FEMALE billionaire. in fact, a few of them live in our area. you may perceive oprah has *made it*, but what her specific financial gain is is an unhealthy message from euroamericans that if you deny your heritage, give only lip service to your *blackness*, if you assimilate, appeal to upper middle class euroamericans, if you do not threaten us with facts, we will reward you with riches. in other words, sell out. she is not an inspiration to most african american females with a sense of real identity. her nose narrowed, bush straightened - erase some blackness - from her days on channel 2 news. *what does it prosper a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul.* if the very real presence of racism - rather, eurocentric, neurotic supremecy and economic disenfranchisement - did not impact the western nations, there would be greater affluence in our communities.”

NASTY PERSON NUMBER 2

“Your stupid headline exposes you as a “clever-in-your-own-mind” name dropper.

I know trailer trash with more dignity that you display.

Just goes to prove that all your money can’t buy a shred of class.”

WHOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!! Is it me or what? For sharing my experience taking the ladies in my life to Oprah, this is what I was hit with.

I am classless trailer trash for going to Oprah and perceived as “name dropping”. Did I say I had dinner with Oprah? Or did I say I went to her show? LOL. And the Oprah Basher seems to have a heart full of hatred down to how Oprah wears her hair! And correct me if I am wrong, but I didn’t say Oprah was THE only African American billionaire, I said she is ONE of the only. People of this nature are typically loud and wrong though, that is a trait. And don’t get me wrong, everyone is not an Oprah fan, but the depth of nastiness that cut across this email, goes much deeper than just expressing an opinion.

Now on the flip side, the majority of people that responded to my email, told me congratulations for the experience and shared an experience with me. Several people recognized the bigger message of my email which was the blessing of still having my mom in my life and being able to make my mother in laws dream come true. Some people said they wished they still had their mom and told me to cherish it.

I feel sorry for people who live this way and I feel sorry for the people around who they affect. Fortunately, they cannot affect me.

So thank you to the Negative Nancy’s who sent the emails, you served as a wonderful case study for all the positive people out there trying to live life. If you have Negative Nancy’s in your life that turns and twists every good thing you do in your life, REMOVE THEM TODAY. Sometimes it is even family in which case you have to control what you will and will not tolerate from them!

If you have not been to one of our seminars, but have been interested in real estate investing, I strongly urge you to come on out April 22. I am going to share a real life story on how leaving your financial security up to your job is a fatal mistake. You won’t want to miss this! You can register here: www.FreeMarylandSeminars.com

P.S. I am getting ready to launch a Women’s Marketing Group where I will be teaching women entrepreneurs and business owners how to explode their business to the next level. If you are already a business owner or an aspiring one and would like to join my exclusive women’s only Millionaire club, start thinking seriously about it. One of my plans is to bring in my good friend Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice so she can assist and bring her knowledge as well. This is only for the serious and hard-working and there will be an application process. Just wanted to put a bug in your ear so you will be prepared!

Yes, I taped the Oprah show this morning with Mariah Carey in Chicago. Only problem is that I was in the audience and not on stage! LOL But that’s ok! What a fabulous experience! For you ladies (and men too) Mariah’s new figure is OFF THE CHAIN! She looked awesome and shared her workout routine as well as performed one of her new songs. We had great seats and Oprah is hilarious! It has been on of my mother-in-law’s dreams to attend the Oprah show, but the waiting list can be years. Thanks to Lloyd, he granted his “mammas” wish and pulled some strings to get us tickets in 45 days! I also brought my mom (75) and my mother-in-law’s best friend. So I am hanging with the “seasoned” ladies, but they are so much fun! So to my hubby if you are reading this, THANKS for the tickets, our moms are having a blast.

By the way, the show airs today at 4:00pm, so if you are by a TV, let me know if you can see me! LOL

Seeing Oprah is such an inspiration whether you are a fan or not. Bigger than that, she is an inspiration and testament to people everywhere that you do not have to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth to attain success. We all know she grew up poor and endured abuse as so many others have, yet she didn’t make excuses or become a victim. Instead those adverse circumstances gave her the strength and desire to make a better way for herself and rise above to become one of the only African American BILLIONAIRES in the world. People really do have choices. I hate when people think they cannot change their circumstances and get caught up thinking they are just unlucky. The will and determination to climb to higher heights lies within all of us. It is up to you to take action and achieve your goals.

Okay, I have to go, the “seasoned” ladies want to go out shopping. Let today be a day of change for you, it is NEVER too late!

If you have not been to one of our seminars, but have been interested in real estate investing, I strongly urge you to come on out April 22. I am going to share a real life story on how leaving your financial security up to your job is a fatal mistake. You won’t want to miss this! You can register here: www.FreeMarylandSeminars.com

P.S. I am getting ready to launch a Women’s Marketing Group where I will be teaching women entrepreneurs and business owners how to explode their business to the next level. If you are already a business owner or an aspiring one and would like to join my exclusive women’s only Millionaire club, start thinking seriously about it. One of my plans is to bring in my good friend Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice so she can assist and bring her knowledge as well. This is only for the serious and hard-working and there will be an application process. Just wanted to put a bug in your ear so you will be prepared!

Ok, I am back in town and slightly sick, but I will survive. My head is spinning with new ideas and things that I have learned at the conference. The number of people wanting to do some type of joint venture with me is amazing and I am grateful for all of the opportunities.

One of the highlights of my trip was getting to talk with Ron Legrand one of the most famous and richest real estate investors ever. Anyone interested in real estate investing has probably heard of Ron is some shape fashion or form. In fact, many people have been to one of his training programs before. Ron and my husband Lloyd belong to some of the same high level Mastermind Groups and we appeared in a movie with his as well.
But the real kicker is that Ron approached me about doing a joint venture with him! The famous Ron Legrand is interested in teaming with Lloyd and Vicki and Maryland Real Estate Secrets. I thought that was awesome and definitely flattering. Here is a picture of Ron and I below, just click the link:

http://mdfreecd.com/pics/Ron2DSCI0499.jpg

The success stories from the people at the conference I attended were out of this world. People who have gone from zero to millions in 12 months applying and implementing the right marketing strategies. I wish you could have been there to see ordinary people just like you and me who have acquired success from scratch. It is so inspirational and it enforces what I talk to you about all the time. TAKING ACTION. Nobody is smarter than you are and nobody has an edge you do not. I’m excited because Maryland Real Estate Secrets students came and got to see it for themselves so now they too can validate what I have been saying.

In any event, I must run. We have an investing retreat this weekend that is full to the maximum with people coming to get in on real estate investing at the absolute best time ever. My assistant just called and begged me to come into the office to help them prepare because they are swamped. I don’t mind pitching in because I know it is getting hectic.

If you have not been to one of our seminars, but have been interested in real estate investing I strongly urge you to come on out TONIGHT!!! We have an event tonight (3/8) where I am going to share a real life story on how leaving your financial security up to your job is a fatal mistake. You won’t want to miss this! You can register here: www.FreeMarylandSeminars.com

Vicki Irvin

P.S. I am getting ready to launch a Women’s Marketing Group where I will be teaching women entrepreneurs and business owners how to explode their business to the next level. If you are already a business owner or an aspiring one and would like to join my exclusive women’s only Millionaire club, start thinking seriously about it. One of my plans is to bring in my good friend Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice so she can assist and bring her knowledge as well. This is only for the serious and hard-working and there will be an application process. Just wanted to put a bug in your ear so you will be prepared!

By now, most people have heard about Maryland Real Estate Secrets, one of the largest real estate investment groups in the tri-state area. They have educated hundreds of people on the importance of real estate investing and accumulating wealth. Going even a step further than just real estate investing, Vicki and Lloyd have introduced so many to the power of multiple streams of income and not relying on one source in your business.

Besides teaching real estate investing, Lloyd and Vicki are also active investors themselves. Lloyd Irvin is nationally recognized as one of the best martial artists in the world and owns and operates one of the most successful kids and adult jiu jitsu martial arts programs in the country with several affiliate schools in various states. Lloyd Irvin is currently one of the top internet marketers in the world and knows how to make money on-line selling various products and services at levels the average person does not even understand. He is a much sought after teacher from people from all professions including dentistry and the martial arts profession and various other niche markets. Lloyd and Vicki operate a Washington DC and Southern Maryland GKIC group that teaches other business owners how to properly market their businesses.

The fruits of their labor on educating business people is being widely recognized. Real estate investing students are also becoming business owners of various industries and experiencing success in their businesses they have never imagined.

Lloyd and Vicki are well-known in the world of Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer and are often told by so many how much of an inspiration they have been to others. Lloyd is especially known for moving at rapid pace and implementing new ideas with lightening speed that leaves most people baffled.

People often ask us how or why we do so much in so many different markets. The answer is easy. Nobody should ever leave their financial future up to their jobs. Jobs are eliminated every day in the blink of an eye and industry rules and legislation change that could collapse any business at any point in time. It is dangerous to rely on only one method of income that can ruin you in an instant. The key to perpetuating your success and wealth is not putting all your eggs in one basket and creating multiple streams of income to protect you and your family. That is the message we work so hard to deliver to others and we illustrate that with how we run our own businesses. Every highly successful person you know has their hand in as many business enterprises as they can. That is what the smart people do.

Always remember that multiple streams of income are a must have in this world today.

Maryland Real Estate Investing is Burning On Fire!!
Happy Friday! I am still out of town at the wonderful Gaylord Hotel in Nashville. I finally got some time to hang out with Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice. She is so sweet and funny and you couldn’t imagine the projects we were brainstorming on creating together.

This conference is definitely make dominated, but the number of women I am seeing increases every year, thanks in part to people like Lee Milter!

I just finished chatting briefly with Real Estate Mogul Ron Legrand, I promise to post a picture soon.

The reason I say Maryland Real Estate Investing is burning on fire is because I have my own personal students here and while they are hear rubbing shoulders with famous investors, they are on the phone with business associates in Maryland doing deals. Pure proof the market is booming for investors.

Anyway, I must go, but I will be sure to report back to you on what else happens while I am here! See ya.

Vicki Irvin

The Real Estate Investment Queen

ATTENTION ALL UNETHICAL MARYLAND REAL ESTATE INVESTORS!

If you are an investor, my hope is that you have been operating ethically. In our investment group, Maryland Real Estate Secrets with Lloyd Irvin and Vicki Irvin, we pride ourselves on not associating with anyone who does bad or illegal business. Being established business people in the community, our names and reputations mean more to us than anything.

The independent investors in our group are a great bunch of people and we are proud of the businesses they have created for themselves. We love to get together and network and share ideas, so anyone who has ever operated in an unethical way, we have not allowed access to our networking group. But I am happy to say that out of hundreds of students, we have had to only kick a few bad apples out.

But what disturbs me the most are the people who go out and steal equity from innocent homeowners! Unfortunately, so many people are in foreclosure all across the country and slimy investors are there to take advantage of them. Here is how the scam works:
They get these homeowners to sign over the deed to their house with promises to allow them to stay in the home as a renter and the option to buy the home back once they get back on their feet. But guess what? They never plan to let them get the home back and all the time they are trying to sell the home to someone else at which point the homeowner gets kicked out and they have lost their equity and home. I don’t see how these shady investors even sleep at night. I am so happy the Foreclosure Rescue Law was enacted to protect people.

At Maryland Real Estate Secrets, we teach our students to stay away from people wanting to sell their home that are in foreclosure. While many investors have every intention on helping people who are losing their home, it is the best practice to not get involved. Our power team attorney tells investors the exact same thing.

As investors you have the opportunity to make money in real estate while helping out someone who wishes to sell their home without the use of a realtor. So we are always looking for win/win solutions! And that is a HUGE help to people who have been unable to sell their home with a realtor due to the market.

So always remember to operate your investment business ethically!

Visit us at: www.MDFREECD.com

Ok, NO excuses! I have been completely M.I.A….. MISSING IN ACTION! I know, I know and nobody feels worse about it than me. But I have been being very productive, I promise!

We have been coaching soooo many people on real estate investing! I think I have done a pretty good job of dispelling the media myths about the real estate market and the economy overall. I am so glad I am not the only one buying into all of the media hype about the market! And guess what? Right now, I am on a break in my hotel room in Tennessee. I am at a conference with hundreds of pretty important people and the message of the day is how so many people are being brainwashed by the media. THE DOOM AND GLOOM of the economy is so much hype! Guess what? This cycle has been going on forever and the people who come out on top are those who do not buy into the hype. Don’t let shifts in the world dominate your life because soon you will feel deflated and defeated when you could be finding hidden opportunities.

For example, while uneducated people in real estate are running scared, the educated investors are making a killing in real estate. This is the best time to make money as an investor because properties are selling low and there isn’t much competition to get them. And the proof is in the pudding, I have students doing deals and making money every single week. And because they are now educated investors, they too are reaping the rewards. Oh and did I mention there are several Maryland Real Estate Secrets Investors here too? Some I didn’t even know were coming! And this is not a real estate conference this is a conference for entrepreneurs and business owners from all industries.

Guess who is sitting a few seats down from me????…….. None other than Ron Legrand himself, the grandfather of real estate investing. He and my husband Lloyd both belong to the same high level coaching groups with Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer. Ron and I were featured in a movie together and although we were in the same movie, I have never had a chance to speak to him. But I will be talking to him while I am here, I’ll let you know how that goes!

My friend Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s apprentice is here as well, she came to my house last summer to film a project we were doing. I haven’t had a chance to speak to her yet either, but I plan to get with her too.

It is GREAT to be with so many inspiring people. Here everyone pushes you towards success and everyone works hard to leave a legacy for their kids. Do you know how people or the media make is seem shameful to be successful or make money? For whatever CRAZY reason the media likes to attack people who are ambitious. When In reality we should all be doing as much as we can in as many niches or industries as possible. That is how we are able to leave something better for our kids and grandkids so that they don’t have to go through the same struggles we did. So for those of you who have big dreams and for those of you experiencing success, my hat goes off to you. Being successful is an accomplishment, so never let jealous people or the media make you feel ashamed about what you have worked so hard for. Because if they had the chance to be really successful, you can best believe they would!! So keep working hard!

Vicki Irvin
The Real Estate Investing Queen
Maryland Real Estate Secrets