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sgerhardson

11 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:11:57 PM
Hi everyone,

From what I can tell so far there seems to be alot of great people on this site. My question to you is what should I expect to get from the site and what can I do to become a good member here. I am curious to see what you have learned and found most helpful from becoming a member here.

Thanks to you all in advance!
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racerx

11048 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:17:27 PM
Expect sarcasm. You need thick skin and a sense of humor.

Welcome aboard.
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:17:43 PM
Welcome to the BO.

Best advice is to read threads, especially the ones on FHA right now. That can be your best learning tool.

Also, get to know the posters and get a feel for each of us. We have our own quirks and ideas.

We are a fun loving group, but we get feisty at times. If we get bare knuckle tough, it is because we are probably having fun, or talking about politics.

Oh, if you have any value problems, go ahead and post asking appraisers to help you with a comp check. They will bend over backwards to assist you.

Again, welcome. And have fun.

sgerhardson

11 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:21:32 PM
Racerrx and ppaulatie- thanks for the welcome. I'm sure we'll come across each other in a future thread.
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:25:00 PM
Oh, you know you will.

Listen to Racerx. She knows what she is talking about. Advice from her is great. Don't take my advice. I will probably steer you wrong. :-)
MisterVA

5805 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:25:38 PM
Learn as much as you can about govt loans. [VA & FHA] Read those threads even if you do not think they apply. Post your experiences that relate to topics that interest you. Be aware that phonies get exposed and tarred & feathered when they appear. And seek out Matt Graham's blog on MBS. [There is a link on my blog to his.]
EquitySmart

840 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:38:31 PM
... stay far away from stated retired loans and we will get along just fine ... :)
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:39:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by EquitySmart

... stay far away from stated retired loans and we will get along just fine ... :)



LOL. I agree......
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anannival

401 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:41:27 PM
Always use the site search before posting...there are sooo many threads on here about the same topics(best net branch, SISA to 95LTV, FHA with 1099, etc) that could simply be avoided by using the search tool since almost every question has been answered. Good luck and welcome to the outpost.
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clarenceworley

3813 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:43:44 PM
Read the whole thread and try to make thoughtful posts.

If you have a website or would like to create one, you want want to invest $10/month to become a premium member.

Welcome.
sgerhardson

11 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:44:26 PM
Thanks Avi- I will keep that in mind. I appreciate your feedback
assassin17

3296 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:44:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by ppulatie

Oh, if you have any value problems, go ahead and post asking appraisers to help you with a comp check. They will bend over backwards to assist you.

Again, welcome. And have fun.
LOL. Don't get anyone killed on their first day.
AGreene00

2728 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:44:50 PM
Always ask for comp checks :)
sgerhardson

11 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:46:18 PM
clarence- Thanks I'll check out the advantages of premium membership.
Tsnyder

7853 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:50:29 PM
Assume that everything I post is correct. If you ever see
a guy calling himself mortgagemessiah disagree with me assume
he's incorrect... lol

Welcome to the forum...

Tsnyder
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anannival

401 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:50:48 PM
Shawn, how do you like the office level website that you have with ALAMODE. I have the free version and am looking to upgrade soon.
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:51:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by assassin17

quote:
Originally posted by ppulatie

Oh, if you have any value problems, go ahead and post asking appraisers to help you with a comp check. They will bend over backwards to assist you.

Again, welcome. And have fun.
LOL. Don't get anyone killed on their first day.



Hey, I did say to listen to racerx and not me further down. Wasn't that an acceptable disclosure notice?
sgerhardson

11 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:56:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by anannival

Shawn, how do you like the office level website that you have with ALAMODE. I have the free version and am looking to upgrade soon.



I hope I did this right this time.:) Yes I have been very happy with my Alamode site. I am by no means computer savy it is really easy to add and change content. I actuallt got my first real loan application from it this week. I asked why he choose me and his reason was that he liked my website. It probably doesn't hurt that I show up #1 in google when you type in Loan Officer MN.
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anannival

401 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  8:59:43 PM
Nice...thanks for the input. Now I just have to find one of those coupons to get it for a little bit cheaper.
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racerx

11048 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:04:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by sgerhardson
I hope I did this right this time.:) Yes I have been very happy with my Alamode site. I am by no means computer savy it is really easy to add and change content. I actuallt got my first real loan application from it this week. I asked why he choose me and his reason was that he liked my website. It probably doesn't hurt that I show up #1 in google when you type in Loan Officer MN.



Oh...you're in Minnesota. So is Superthor. I always thought he was Minnesota's number 1 LO, not to mention the world's best dad.
Bmojo16

2 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:11:47 PM
I must say that I am also new to the BO and I think it is awesome. I dig the sarcasm of a lot of the responses but I also dig the helpful insight. This is a great place to learn a ton. I prefer to sit back a lot and just read all the posts...but when I have a question and I post I get good responses. Keep it going!
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:16:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Bmojo16

I must say that I am also new to the BO and I think it is awesome. I dig the sarcasm of a lot of the responses but I also dig the helpful insight. This is a great place to learn a ton. I prefer to sit back a lot and just read all the posts...but when I have a question and I post I get good responses. Keep it going!



Bryan,

I am confused. You said that when you post, you get good responses. But this is your first post. How have you been able to get good responses to other posts?

Inquiring minds......
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racerx

11048 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:16:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Bmojo16

I must say that I am also new to the BO and I think it is awesome. I dig the sarcasm of a lot of the responses but I also dig the helpful insight. This is a great place to learn a ton. I prefer to sit back a lot and just read all the posts...but when I have a question and I post I get good responses. Keep it going!



Hmmm....That was your first post. How could you have posted any questions?
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racerx

11048 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:16:54 PM
Patrick, I knew I like you for some reason. I guess it's because we think alike.
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:17:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by racerx

quote:
Originally posted by Bmojo16

I must say that I am also new to the BO and I think it is awesome. I dig the sarcasm of a lot of the responses but I also dig the helpful insight. This is a great place to learn a ton. I prefer to sit back a lot and just read all the posts...but when I have a question and I post I get good responses. Keep it going!



Hmmm....That was your first post. How could you have posted any questions?



Great minds think alike.....but I beat you to it.....LOL
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racerx

11048 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:19:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by ppulatie
Great minds think alike.....but I beat you to it.....LOL



...beacause you're a bigger loser.
sgerhardson

11 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:22:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Robml

lock down your local region on Habitatboom!

All the best,

Rob



Dang rob you are everywhere!!! I am on Habitat boom now and am considering it. I'll talk to you about it later HOw could you forget me
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:31:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by racerx

quote:
Originally posted by ppulatie
Great minds think alike.....but I beat you to it.....LOL



...beacause you're a bigger loser.



I surrender. You are too tough for me.
ichibanbroker

642 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  9:45:42 PM
Here's what I learned: You will learn a lot. Some of it will be true.

Welcome to BO!
Mandyvilla

2687 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2008 :  10:05:40 PM
I can't believe no one has mentioned Linda1085 to you. She was coaching us on maximizing earnings from every loan. Someone (Racer, maybe? ;) insulted her and Linda left. Convince Linda to return (but first you have to find her) and I bet you find a *special place here.

Oh, hi and welcome. j/k on the above. How do you fee about co-brokering?
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Don't answer that. Did I say welcome? Welcome to pledge week.
KHufford

5054 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  01:08:47 AM
Its like joining a Frat. Sit back, read alot before posting much of anything exept questions and helpfull answers if you can. Dont get caught up in drama early or the 'mob' will get ya.

Once you hit 1000 posts, come out swinging like you just got sent to prison and have to earn respect and make a name for yourself. try to join a gang and stick true to your colors. There are a few gangs on here, read and you will see.

The 'DarkMessiahRacers' are really taking over the lower east side and claiming stake. Look out.


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lunarhamster

3138 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  06:04:04 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ppulatie

quote:
Originally posted by Bmojo16

I must say that I am also new to the BO and I think it is awesome. I dig the sarcasm of a lot of the responses but I also dig the helpful insight. This is a great place to learn a ton. I prefer to sit back a lot and just read all the posts...but when I have a question and I post I get good responses. Keep it going!



Bryan,

I am confused. You said that when you post, you get good responses. But this is your first post. How have you been able to get good responses to other posts?

Inquiring minds......



No one misses anything here at the BO. Love it!!!
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mortgagemessiah

7834 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  07:58:05 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Tsnyder

Assume that everything I post is correct. If you ever see
a guy calling himself mortgagemessiah disagree with me assume
he's incorrect... lol

Welcome to the forum...

Tsnyder



Don't listen to Terry. He hasn't been taking his meds.
Managing Prime

2305 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  08:16:12 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ppulatie


Listen to Racerx. She knows what she is talking about. Advice from her is great. Don't take my advice. I will probably steer you wrong. :-)



I second that.
brandie

3118 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  09:44:00 AM
Steve and Terry do I have to seperate you two again! Go back to your corners.

I do miss Linda's teaching, NOT!

This is a great place to learn and get info about a loan products that are out there. Also watch out for the trolls that pop their ugly heads from time to time. They are lo/mb stating that they have a product that no one is offering just to try to take your deal.

Welcome to BO.

ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  09:47:30 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Managing Prime

quote:
Originally posted by ppulatie


Listen to Racerx. She knows what she is talking about. Advice from her is great. Don't take my advice. I will probably steer you wrong. :-)



I second that.



LOL. You got my number.
Bmojo16

2 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  10:00:30 AM
haha...i just noticed that I am not on my regular name which is bryanharrison. When I first signed up I used this name but had a problem signing in so I created a new account bryanharrison (which i think i may have like 10 posts). you guys are on top of things.
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terry_g

396 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  10:14:15 AM
Hmmm. You need pointers?
Listen carefully to everything Seanwright1 has to say. He can show you how to make a million dollars a year without a license.
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darkstar

15806 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  10:52:02 AM
>>>>what should I expect to get from the site

Welcome to the Oupost!...This is the most comprehensive mortgage related site on the net...The search feature will yield something on ANY topic mortgage related you can think of, if not, post it so we can get it behind us! :-)
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  11:22:51 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Bmojo16

haha...i just noticed that I am not on my regular name which is bryanharrison. When I first signed up I used this name but had a problem signing in so I created a new account bryanharrison (which i think i may have like 10 posts). you guys are on top of things.



We are watchingl you!!!!! Feeling paramoid yet?
fsboguy

3562 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  11:26:30 AM
Remember it's not really what you have to say that is important. It boils down to how many posts you make. The higher your post count the cooler you are.
ppulatie

2199 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  11:29:55 AM
watchingl? Paramoid?

My typing is getting worse.
cspatmon

1111 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  12:26:37 PM
Welcome! My posts will always only give you 1/2 the answer. Reasoning, I want you to utilize your brain power and think on your own........
kellamtom

609 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  1:15:42 PM
Welcome
great place for solutions when challenged with a scenerio

ps be careful it's easy to get addicted
MisterVA

5805 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  6:17:10 PM
quote:
Originally posted by fsboguy

Remember it's not really what you have to say that is important. It boils down to how many posts you make. The higher your post count the cooler you are.



Well, there is the 'Marvin K Mooney exception clause'.
Tsnyder

7853 Posts

Posted - 04/19/2008 :  9:44:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mortgagemessiah

quote:
Originally posted by Tsnyder

Assume that everything I post is correct. If you ever see
a guy calling himself mortgagemessiah disagree with me assume
he's incorrect... lol

Welcome to the forum...

Tsnyder



Don't listen to Terry. He hasn't been taking his meds.



See what I mean?

Tsnyder
Maslow

21 Posts

Posted - 04/20/2008 :  05:08:49 AM
Is that true??
quote:
Originally posted by ichibanbroker

Here's what I learned: You will learn a lot. Some of it will be true.

Welcome to BO!

shizah

509 Posts

Posted - 04/20/2008 :  11:28:14 AM
stay away from funding african waterparks
RDwyer

3267 Posts

Posted - 04/20/2008 :  3:05:46 PM
If you have any family, kiss them goodbye. You won't be spending any time with them any longer. They will hate BO. When it begins to take over other parts of your life, talk to RacerX about her 12 step program - it won't work, but you should try anyway.
jcanepa

800 Posts

Posted - 04/20/2008 :  8:10:06 PM
welcome!
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