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Naked Capitalism? A Green Heart? How Green? Is This For Me? Check the Website For pre-published Beta copy to Proofread & Help me edit. G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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“Naked” Capitalism? 1. Minimum Government Involvement. 2. Minimum Program Involvement. 3. Use All “Wholesale” Vendors and Suppliers 4. Minimize Overhead 5. Focus On Adding Hard Value. 6. Find Your Own Money. 7. Find Your Own Buyers. 8. Buy Smart Stay NIMBLE! G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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A Green Heart: How Green? What Color of Green? How Committed? Origin Of A Green Heart? Is It Essential? Can I Fake It? Fake It Till I Make It? Can I Sort Of Believe? G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Observations: Many in the Home Performance Industry dont live in Performing Homes...
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Most in Real Estate and Real Estate Investing are motivated primarily by profit and ROI. Many Contractors do only what will sell, basically “follow the money” These probably probably need a Greener Heart to succeed in the Energy Wise House Flipping Business .....Why? G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Why Is A Green Heart Necessary? Disclosure: You need a “Higher Calling” to stay the course when you could make more money faster with less effort if you just did “Lipstick On A Pig” Full Disclosure: In other words. I make less money, and put in more effort and it takes longer than the TV show flippers who have raised putting Lipstick on a Pig to an art form.
So, Why Would You Want To Do This? G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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But On The Other Hand: Regular House Flipping (Lipstick on a Pig) does: Nothing for the environment No Green Jobs Drags a Neighobrhood Down No Reduction of Foreign Oil No Resources Saved Occupants uncomfortable, & paying too much Same for standard Buy & Hold Create Rentals Approach & Creates a Nation of Renters & Lowers the Tax Base
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Top 10 Motivations Of The Green Heart 1. Lower Carbon Emissions 2. Provide Efficient, Safe, Comfortable Housing 3. Improve Neighborhoods 4. Improve The Tax Base 5. Provide Green Jobs 6. It’s The Right Thing To Do 7. Lower Reliance on Foreign Oil 8. Create Home Ownership vs A Nation Of Renters 9. Conserve Resources 10. Satisfaction & Fun Of Doing Good
So, Why Wouldn’t You Want To Do This? G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Temptations To Avoid 1 Choose a lower specification example: R 38 vs R 55 2. “It’s good enough” 3. Keeping things that need to go. 4. Skipping repairs that need to happen Greatest Home Performance Sins: 1. Skipping or shortcutting the Shell Seal. 2. Failing to Re do the duct system. (Right sized, right placed & sealed) Dont just seal the existing G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Why? For Contractors Multiple Streams, Diversify Works well when contracting dries up. More avenues to apply your existing trade Know you are improving Your community and the planet, in addition to your bank account. G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Why? For Realtors & Investors Multiple Streams, Diversify Still works (well) when nothing else is. Projects sell easily. Realtors Develop Credibility with Investor Clients. Investors Create a Niche that you can be passionate about G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Why? Home Performance Professionals Multiple Streams of Income Diversify Freedom to Experiment Build Full Packages Try New Things Do Your Own Research Collect Your Own Data Speak with Authority Choose your own course Retire from selling those who dont want to be sold G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Why? For Raters, Appraisers & Program Operators Multiple Streams of Income Diversify Really know first hand about the systems you inspect and manage Speak with Authority Be A Player vs a Referee G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Why? For Environmentalists Multiple Streams of Income Diversify from your day job Follow your passion In a way that really reduces the carbon footprint long term Speak with Authority from your own experience Others complain & lobby, You bring solutions G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Why? For Everyone Else Some people are looking for a new opportunity. Downsized or Outsourced Or tired of being a cog in a machine that makes no difference. Some of my mentors have had great success in this with NO background or money. Only the HEART to do it. G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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Dont Quit Your Day Job!* Energy Wise House Flipping can easily be done part time. (If you follow the advice on this site & create a great team) 2 - 4 projects per year is an easy pace. Get an assistant only when you need one G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
* But if your heart demands it, you will surely succeed “Burn the ships” Hernando Cortez 1519
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Many Beliefs, Same Conclusion Caring For Our Planet & People You may believe all the ice is melting and New York will soon be under 10 feet of water. And Green Renovation of Foreclosed Homes is one thing you can do to make a difference. Welcome to the Team! You may simply believe that God said, “Take care of the place” And Green Renovation Appeals To You Welcome to the Team!
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Belief - Desire - Action Faith
Action Zone
Conviction
Predisposed To Action
Belief
Certainty Confidence Assurance Possibility Doubt No
Getting Ready For Change Status Quo Comfort Zone
Change Possible
Disbelief Fear
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How Do I Know I Have A Green Heart? I’d rather surf the net for new Home Performance ideas than watch American Idol. I get up early and stay up late to study and learn more about this. My friends say I obsess about Home Performance. Home Energy is my favorite magazine That far away look in my eyes when the class gets boring is me planning my next Flip! G r e e n E a r t h E q u i t i e s . C o m
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How Do I Know I Have A Green Heart? I’m negotiating about a wind generator on top of my house I want a heat pump water heater for my birthday Each project will be better than the last. I’m a learner I’m excited about my new 2 stage toilet And Buffalo Grass I think caulking and foam is sexy I obsess about Ducted Mini Split Heat Pumps
And Many More....You’ll Know.
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