Who is Dario Lorenzo

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Meet Dario Lorenzo

Since 1988, Dario Lorenzo has invested in over 700 properties — with no money down or with creative financing. In the last nine years alone, he has bought and sold 83 million dollars worth of real estate, generating a year-over-year return on investment of 29%.

He began investing in Vancouver, BC Canada where he grew up. As his real estate business grew, he expanded to cities such as Toronto, Ont., Guelph, Ont., Fort Worth-Dallas, TX., Oklahoma City, OK., Phoenix, AZ., Prince George, B.C., Williams Lake, B.C., and even Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Dario Lorenzo has a keen eye for profiting from economic downturns. His research methodology includes a six-month "walk-about" in cities he's interested in. On these "walk-abouts" he develops relationships with the city's Chamber of Commerce, city hall, brokers, lawyers, appraisers, realtors and property managers. It is in developing these long-term relationships that allows him to buy and sell properties from afar.

Dario currently lives in West Vancouver, B.C. He runs every day religiously. One hobby of Dario is "tinkering" with things. He loves working on cars and building things with his hands. It gives him a sense of pride and pleasure — to make something functional.

He also loves to travel. He's known to hang out at airports and jump on a random plane somewhere on Friday and come home Sunday.

Dario Lorenzo and Real Estate

Since 1988, Dario Lorenzo has invested in over 700 properties - with no money down or with creative financing. In the last nine years alone, he has bought and sold 83 million dollars worth of real estate, generating a year-over-year return on investment of 29%.

He began investing in Vancouver, BC Canada where he grew up. As his real estate business grew, he expanded to cities such as Toronto, Ont., Guelph, Ont., Fort Worth-Dallas, TX., Oklahoma City, OK., Phoenix, AZ., Prince George, B.C., Williams Lake, B.C., and even Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Dario Lorenzo has a keen eye for profiting from economic downturns. His research methodology includes a six-month "walk-about" in cities he's interested in. On these "walk-abouts" he develops relationships with the city's Chamber of Commerce, city hall, brokers, lawyers, appraisers, realtors and property managers. It is in developing these long-term relationships that allows him to buy and sell properties from afar.

Dario currently lives in West Vancouver, B.C. He runs every day religiously. One hobby of Dario is "tinkering" with things. He loves working on cars and building things with his hands. It gives him a sense of pride and pleasure - to make something functional.

He also loves to travel. He's known to hang out at airports and jump on a random plane somewhere on Friday and come home Sunday.

Dario and Real Estate Education

The Real Estate Breakthrough System

What's In Every Breakthrough System LessonMany people who start investing in real estate often run out of money, get frustrated with managing their properties and can't figure out why they're not making the big bucks.

The truth is... a lot of what you've been told about building real estate wealth is wrong. Here's what a lot of gurus teach...

* "Buy and Hold" is the road to wealth
* You should refinance your properties to get more properties
* You must scan the classifieds every morning and cold call FSBO sellers
* Realtors are the best way to find great deals

I can tell you right now. None of the above is true. In fact, I can show you... how to stop doing all that and still get your hands on hundreds of steeply under priced properties pumping out rental income -- month-in, month-out!

I've put together a 38 week video course, that will show you step-by-step how I build and run my real estate business.

It consists of understanding three key strategies:

1. You've got to have Lead Generating Systems in place. In order to get a constant stream of motivated sellers, eager buyers and cash-rich financiers coming to you instead of you going to them... you must set-up automated marketing systems.

2. Then, you must know as many No Money Down Tactics as possible. When bargain basement deals come your way, you CANNOT let them pass on by. You have to grab them with whatever means possible!

3. Finally, you need to understand Real Estate Cycles - in order to generate substantial wealth quickly, you MUST time the market -- Buy low, sell high. It's not as scary or complex as "gurus" make it out to be, I promise you.

Here is the lesson plan for the 38 week Real Estate Breakthrough System course...

1. Goal Setting 1 - Setting Expectations and the Right Mindset
2. Goal Setting 2 - Review and Share, Goals and Expectations
3. Five Steps to Building a Successful Real Estate Business
4. The Four Major Profit Centers
5. Building Your Dream Team Part 1
6. Building Your Dream Team Part 2
7. Discovering The Real Estate Cycle
8. Understanding the Real Estate Cycle for Maximum Profit
9. Building a Pipeline Full of Motivated Sellers Part 1
10. Building a Pipeline Full of Motivated Sellers Part 2
11. Building a Pipeline Full of Motivated Sellers Part 3
12. Pre-Screening Your Motivated Sellers Quickly
13. How to Determine What to Pay
14. Estimating Repairs and Renovations Costs
15. Offers Part 1 - Preparing an Offer
16. Offers Part 2 - Writing an Offer
17. Offers Part 3 - Presenting an Offer
18. Financing Part 1 - Getting Ready to See a Lender
19. Financing Part 2 - Meeting a Lender
20. Financing Part 3 - Getting the Financing
21. Selling for Fast Profits Part 1
22. Selling for Fast Profits Part 2
23. Wholesaling Part 1
24. Wholesaling Part 2
25. Lease Options Part 1
26. Lease Options Part 2
27. Lease Options Part 3
28. Buy and Hold for Passive Income Part 1
29. Buy and Hold for Passive Income Part 2
30. Property Management Do and Don'ts Part 1
31. Property Management Do and Don'ts Part 2
32. Six-Figures Using Options Part 1
33. Six-Figures Using Options Part 2
34. Real Estate Advantages and Disadvantages
35. Real Estate, The Best Wealth Builder
36. How To Avoid Common Mistakes New Investors Make Part 1
37. How To Avoid Common Mistakes New Investors Make Part 1
38. The 70/30 Rule for Making Six Figures in Your First Year

The BEST PART of all this?

It's currently 100%, Absolutely FREE for 1000 lucky individuals. Why? Because the product is in "market test" mode and I need honest feedback on how the product can be made better.

To grab your copy of the Real Estate Breakthrough System right now... go to http://www.realestatebreakthroughsystem.com

Do you want a "sneak preview"? Watch the four videos below:

Video #1: Wholesaling and Retailing Real Estate

(From the Real Estate Breakthrough System)

In this video:
* The fastest way to wasting time and resources in negotiations and how to avoid it.
* What is wholesaling, and how to profit from it.
* The two most important words in understanding wholesaling
* What percentage discount you need for a deal to make sense
* Why you should not work with realtors on the buy side
* What is retailing, and how to profit from it.

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Video #2: How to Use Realtors and Source Sellers in Real Estate Investing

(From the Real Estate Breakthrough System)

In this video:
* How real estate agents rob you of your dreams
* How to properly use realtors
* Where to source sellers without realtors
* The ONLY two sourcing strategies you need to know about
* How to be in an immediate position of power with sellers

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Video #3: How to Prepare Before Real Estate Negotiations

(From the Real Estate Breakthrough System)

In this video:
* The fastest way to wasting time and resources in negotiations and how to avoid it.
* The nine things you MUST think about before you get into negotiations
* How to use "walking away" properly
* The one (and only) assumption you should make in negotiations
* What type of reactions I use to win at negotiations
* Where the "ethical line" is drawn

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Video #4: Handling Lone Wolves in Negotiations

(From the Real Estate Breakthrough System)

In this video:
* The fastest way to wasting time and resources in negotiations and how to avoid it.
* The two types of negotiators
* How to handle the 15% known as "lone wolves"
* Why win-win, long-term and relationship-building works against you
* The last thing you should EVER do in negotiations

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Dario & Multi-Family Investments

Affinity Investments

Affinity InvestmentsDario Lorenzo is the founder of Affinity Investments. Affinity Investments is a specialized real estate investment company that acquires multi-family residential properties in strongly emerging, up-trending markets of the United States. Dario Lorenzo provides investors with optimal returns on investment though his unique strategies:

-Creative Purchasing
-Effective Property Revitalization
-Valuable Asset Management
-Timely Selling

Dario Lorenzo is dedicated to being the premier provider of quality real estate investment properties. He offer a unique spectrum of expertise for any challenge and opportunity, and He is focused on strategies that create exceptional returns for his investors. Dario Lorenzo distinguish himselves with the highest level of professionalism and ethical behavior.

Affinity Investments provides our Limited Partners with optimal returns on investment though our unique strategies:

-Creative purchasing provides the margin to improve, lease and sell assets in a compressed time frame, which helps achieve target returns for our Limited Partners.
-Effective property revitalization is key since typically, our target investments are in need of physical improvements, are partially vacant and require improved curb appeal.
-Valuable asset management ensures that the best local property management company is in place to run the day-to-day operations of the property, and we stay closely involved with leasing initiatives, monitoring renovations, and providing key operating decisions.
-Timely selling as gaged by Affinity regarding when the real estate cycle in the local market is most advantageous, and the disposition timing when capitalization rates and values are at their peak.

Affinity focuses on the acquisition, enhancement, management, and timely disposition of multi-family apartment communities in strongly emerging, up-trending markets. We purchase undervalued or under-performing distressed real estate assets, primarily value-add multi-family properties in the United States. We target projects with existing tenant amenities, categorized as "C" or "B" class properties in "C" or "B" locations where rent growth can be achieved over time. Through a combination of equity growth and increased cash flow, our goal is to achieve an average return on investment of between 20-25% annually over five or six years to the investors.

To learn more about Affinity Investments, please click on the following link:
Affinity Investments

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Dario & Single Family Residential Properties

Affinity Properties Inc.

Affinity Properties Inc.AFFINITY PROPERTIES INC helps people make intelligent real estate investments while taking the time and hassle out of real estate investing for them. We have many years of real estate finance and investment experience, and with our team of professionals, AFFINITY PROPERTIES INC is with its clients every step of the way.

Real estate investments should be a part of a balanced portfolio, but to realize your financial goals, you need a plan specific to your needs. AFFINITY PROPERTIES INC can help you become a studied and successful real estate investor. We start from the initial planning and carry on through to property management. There are four steps to this process:

Developing a Plan for Your Specific Needs
Step one is to work with you to develop a strategic plan for investing in real estate. This plan is based on your financial goals, stage in life, motivation, and resources. We focus on your particular situation to make sure the investment suits your needs and goals.

Doing the Right Market Research
We'll help you find the right property in the right market at the right price. We research the underlying fundamentals of a market. We'll look at job growth, population growth, and the intangible qualities in an area, then help you make an intelligent investment that is specific to your financial goals.

Getting the Financing
Once the right property has been identified, we'll provide you with a financing strategy and handle the loan transaction. Our team will manage the purchase transaction including contracts, inspections, appraisals, and the closing process.

Arranging a Property Management Plan
Our property management partners will walk you through the post-closing process and will work with you to define a marketing and rental strategy, assuring that you have everything you need to maintain your property for as long as you own it.

Affinity Properties Inc. Helps You:
*Develop a plan for investing in real estate
*Buy the right property for the right price
*Get a financial package to optimize cash flow
*Lease, maintain, and manage your property

To learn more about Affinity Properties Inc., please click on the following link:
Affinity Properties Inc.

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Dario & Investment Strategies

Streamline Investments

Streamline InvestmentsIf you have savings in a Interest Plus, Premium Savings Acccount... or a GIC, or a Bond, or a Term Deposit... chances are, you're not beating inflation. At most, you are getting paid a 2% return for your hard earned money. Inflation has averaged 2.2% over the last half-century... which means, every minute you keep your money in a "safe" investment, you are actually losing money.

I have developed an investment opportunity for you that will get you a locked in interest rate at 8% for five years. That's four times what the banks are paying you.

* It does not need a large upfront investment. You can start with just $4,000
* It pays out monthly interest. A $10,000 investment would mean you get $67 monthly payments for the next five years.
* You are essentially become a "mini-bank" yourself!

If you want to find out more, I have prepared a short six-page report on how you can get in on this. It is easy to understand and you can read it in less than fifteen minutes.

To get a copy of this free report from Streamline Investments, please click on the following link:
Streamline Investments
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Dario's Blog

Free Weekly Real Estate Tips & Tactics

Dario LorenzoI have an online newsletter and blog over at www.dariolorenzo.com where I share real estate investing tips and tactics. Some topics I cover include:

* Acquisition Strategies
* How to get Creative Financing
* Winning at Negotiations
* Hiring Property Management
* Marketing Tips
* And much, much more.

When you subscribe to my newsletter, you are also given access to some invaluable tele-seminar recordings I did in the summer of 2009. These recordings are worth at least $297, but you can get them free by subscribing.

Simply go to my blog and register in the orange box in the top-right hand corner of every page.

Dario Lorenzo Giving Back to the Community

Dairo Lorenzo is also highly committed to supporting various charities in Vancouver, including the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Christmas Bureau and YMCA, among others. Mr. Lorenzo's approach involves a combination of monetary donations and volunteering with and fundraising for these organizations. He also plans to create a charitable foundation to support initiatives that assist Vancouver's homeless and at risk women and children. This foundation will also extend to Argentina where he plans to set up a shelter for underprivileged children since there is little or no government funding for this type of program in that country.

More about Dario Lorenzo

Activities, Intrests, Music, Movies, Books, etc.

Activities:
Distance Running, Adventure Racing, Triathlon Racing, Traveling, Cycling, Swimming, Reading, Motorbikes, Cars. Boating, Motorbike and Car Racing, Entrepreneurship, Education, Self Development, Investment, Languages, Music, Sports, Snowboarding

Interests:
Strategic Planning for Business and life, Real Estate Investing, Asset protection, Contribution to my Community and the World.

Favorite Music:
I enjoy all music but I mostly listen to top 40. When I'm running I listen to dance, techno, rap, and hip hop

Favorite TV Shows:
3 1/2 men, Prison Break, Entourage, Friends,

Favorite Movies:
Back to the Future, The Jerk, Batman Begins, Troy, Dirty Dancing, The Decent, High Fidelity, Big Trouble in Little China, Casino Royal, The Last Samurai, Mission Impossible 2, Hitch, Say Anything, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, About a Boy, Gone in Sixty Seconds,

Favorite Books:
To many to list I read over an hour every day.Rich Dad Poor Dad, Donald Trump, The Secret, Neuro-linguistics Programming for Dummies, Made to Stick, The Power of Now, The wolfs of Wall Street, Mafia Kid, The 48 Laws of Power, All Real Estate Book

Favorite Quotations:
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that disempowers them or one that can literally save their lives.
Tony Robbins

A budget tells us what we can't afford, but it doesn't keep us from buying it.
William Feather

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.
Henry Ford

A cardinal principle of Total Quality escapes too many managers: you cannot continuously improve interdependent systems and processes until you progressively perfect interdependent, interpersonal relationships.
Stephen Covey

A friendship can weather most things and thrive in thin soil; but it needs a little mulch of letters and phone calls and small, silly presents every so often - just to save it from drying out completely.
Pam Brown

A man's growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.
Leo Buscaglia

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.
Arnold H. Glasow

Crossing the Finish Line - "I Love to Run!"

Best marathon time 2hours 46 minutes

I run everyday. It's a big part of who I am.
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Get free real estate investment tips, tricks and tactics... along with a series of tele-seminar recordings (valued at $297) -- absolutely free.
The Real Estate Breakthrough System
This is the "everything-I-know" 38 week video course (valued at $2,673)... currently in "test" mode and available to 1000 lucky individuals... FREE (We only ask for your honest feedback)
Affinity Investments
Be my investment partner in multi-family residential properties. Our returns consistently range over 29%. Accredited Investors only.
Affinity Properties
No time to invest in real estate yourself? Affinity will help you invest in single family homes by doing market research, getting financing and finding property management.
Streamline Investments
If your investments and RRSPs are not returning at least 8%... you should review this link
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Once every month or so, I get on a conference line to answer questions from real estate investors around the world. Click here if you have a real estate investing question.
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