4306 Long Street, Sweet Home Oregon

RENTED Currently we have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home for rent at 4306 Long Sweet in Sweet Home Oregon. The floor plan lends itself to a family, with nice size bedrooms and closets. The garage is attached to the house, so on those rainy days, one can drive into the garage and enter the house without getting wet! The lawn is a fun place for playing or relaxing.

Trick or Treat, a First Time for Everything

There's a first time for everything. At every stage of our life, we are learning, exploring, growing. Just like our little 18 month old granddaughter who experienced trick or treating for the first time, for her, it was walking up to her neighbor's door and knocking, waiting for her first her chance to say the words, "Trick or Treat" that she had been practicing. She prepared for this big event in her life, with the help of her experienced parents and grandparents. Her costume was on, her new red sparkly shoes fit perfectly, and her hair was braided.

She was a perfect little replica of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.

Our older grandchildren were pros at Trick or Treating and went out with confidence, understanding the game. It also took preparation for them, they were dressed in their costumes: Spiderman, Tinkerbell, Mario and a Princess.

1. Preparation proceeds success.

2. Practice makes perfect. (Or at least improvement).

3. Go a head and give it a try!

They experienced success too. Whether it's your first time Trick or Treating, or planning any life event, the same principles apply. John and Laura Holbrook are constantly studying and preparing for the next Real Estate investment they will add to their portfolio and invite you to join them. They have experience and success, and are happy to share that with you, it's as simple as "Trick or Treat"!

You just have to knock or give them a call.

Waiting for You! 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Duplex For Rent in Junction City Oregon

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Duplex, Available November 1, 2011. Washer Drier hook-ups. Nice yard, off street parking. Recently painted, carpeted and new kitchen cabinets. $725 Month, with $725 Deposit. Located at 120 W. 2nd Ave. in Junction City, Oregon, near major cities Eugene and Corvallis. Call 541-466-5150 or text 541-990-2635 if interested.

Hawaii Condo! Here we come! Want to come along?

These are some of the condos that John and Laura Holbrook are interested in. They are located in Makaha, Oahu and are one of the best kept secrects because they have their own beach access, they are not crowed and you can buy one for around $80,000. The monthly fees are lower than most on the islands because they are located away from the normal tourist areas, which is another reason John and Laura like them, (no hustle & bustle).

Joseph and Crystal Nielsen owns one of these condos and feels it's a good investment.

Laura, just after an ocean swim, is enjoying some time on the beach with her son Joseph who took 5 year old grandson Rayco snorkeling in the bay right by the condo. Daughter Tamara is playing with 3 year old Anaza in the bay. Having a bay protected from the waves of the ocean is a nice feature.

John and Laura are talking to friends and family members about possibly investing here.

Lazy J Motel, the Diamond in the Rough, Coos Bay Oregon

To begin with, Laura doesn't like the name Lazy J, because there is nothing Lazy about it, but I'll save that for another post.

Be thinking of a better name for it.

The Lazy J is a motel in Coos Bay Oregon. It's a landmark. Until it was gutted by a fire, it was a nice little 12 room motel. John Holbrook and his wife Laura have wanted to make the Lazy J into a thriving motel like it was decades ago. John talked to Coos County this week and found out that something has to be done on the Lazy J to insure the building permits keep current, so John is planning a trip to "do something" on the place. With the economy the way it, some of the plans to renovate the Lazy J have had to change. With the Holbrooks owning the adjoining property on two of the property lines, they feel there is more opportunity to enhance the value by having easier access to the Lazy J, which is right off of the famous Highway 101. It might come as a surprise, but the property has a beautiful view of Coos Bay with it's deep ocean port, ships and tug boats, reaching almost as far as the eye can see, clear across the bay to the North Bend bridge.

As progress is made on the motel, posts will appear. Be sure to comment or make suggestions.

The Lazy J will be a place that many will enjoy, so let us know what your pleasure is.

Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge - North Bend, Oregon

Some facts about the North Bend bridge:

Originally named simply the Coos Bay Bridge, this historic engineering landmark was dedicated posthumously in 1947 to its designer, Conde B. McCullough.

This 5,305-foot steel cantilever truss bridge was the longest structure on Oregon’s highway system when constructed in 1936. To ease design conflict between the steel truss and the arch spans, the cantilever was constructed with curved upper and lower chords.

John and Don attends Greg Pinneo Seminar

John Holbrook and Don Pinnock went to the Greg Pinneo seminar in Portland Oregon over the week-end. Along with making new networking contacts, learning unique Real Estate stragedies, understanding better how to manage stress and organize a successful day and life.

This is a quote that was talked about at the seminar:

How we start the day, how we frame the day, is how the day will go.

They learned about the Big 5:
1. Acquisition strategies; principles that govern wealth creation.
2. Finance.
3. The art form of negotiation.
4. Construction and management.
5. Mindset.


John and Don, long time friends, enjoyed traveling the hour and half in the car from Brownsville to Portland (Oregon).
Don is an electrician by trade, just venturing into the Real Estate world. John has a couple of decades under his belt in the Real Estate industry, both believe in the importance of continuing to grow and learn.
Before they headed "back to the ranch" John took Don by a fourplex he owns in St. Helens Oregon. He explained the process used to acquire that property and how he manages it along with his wife Laura and family Peggy and Steve Howell.
John always takes time to visit his 93 year old mother, Lucille, when he's in St. Helens, who still lives in the house John grew up in.

Junction City Duplex

We have a two bedroom, two bath duplex for rent in Junction City, Oregon. It's ready to move in right now! If you like a nice big kitchen with tons of cupboard space and an extra large livingroom, you may like this place. This property lends itself to a roommate situation, since it does have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.