Have you ever been to a Botanical Garden, and wondered how those flowers grow so beautifully?

One of the secrets is rich soil. Here in Dallas, as well as many other cities, our soil is not what we would call rich. Successful gardeners buy compost or make their own, this way they can see those gorgeous flowers grow. A way to make your soil or compost garden friendly is by adding coffee grounds.

Starbucks supports the recycling effort through its “Grounds for your Garden” program, they produce a lot of used coffee grounds, best of all, they are FREE. Go to your local Starbucks and ask for some coffee grounds. I always use them in my gardens; they work miracles with flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Coffee grounds are rich in nutrients like phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium. You can mix them with the soil or with your compost. Check with your local gardening expert for the right amount to use, let them know what you are growing or planing to grow. Who says you can not save some money while investing in your garden?

If you want to become a real estate investor and specialize in distressed properties like foreclosures, it is essential for you to learn how to put deals together. The first step is finding the right properties.

Here are a few places where you can start your search.

1. County courthouse or registry of deeds
2. Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
3. Realtors Auction Companies
4. Banks- ROE departments
5. Classified Sections
6. IRS auctions
7. Legal newspapers
8. Attorneys
9. For Sale by Owners (FSBOs)
10. U.S. Marshall’s Service Listing Services
11. Bankruptcies
12. Probate Court
13. Doing your own advertising

For more information about how to find/buy foreclosures give me a call (214-923-9615) or send me an e-mail (alba@casabyalba.com) with your questions.

I will be continue writing more on the subject, do not forget visiting this blog.