September 2011
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Partners, Not Money Investors
In a typical real estate deal you have investors and deal makers. Deal makers find the deal and put it together and investors provide the cash. The connection is one of convenience and based solely around the anticipated profits/expenses of the deal.
For our deals, we look for partners.
Partners who share similar values and goals as we do. Hey, we ALL want to make a profit, but we are...
“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”
– By Rumi.
Says it all about why we do what we do. Walking away from the easy money in corporate America to chase our dreams.
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The Green Investment Plan →
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Recent speech on green real estate investing →
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The Vision (Part 8)
Our work, our strategies are all open source. We freely give our methodology and processes to anyone willing to implement them. We are here to help create change, not hide behind our trade secrets.
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The Vision (Part 7)
Our homes are hyper-efficient with optimized systems and appliances. We leverage every potential energy and water conservation opportunities possible. From grey-water to motion sensors, we use every kilowatt, every liter of water efficiently.
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The Vision (Part 6)
Our homes are hyper-efficient with optimized systems and appliances. We leverage every potential energy and water conservation opportunities possible. From grey-water to motion sensors, we use every kilowatt, every liter of water efficiently.
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The Vision (Part 5)
Inspired Philanthropy- Give apple trees, not apples.
Attached to every project is a partner non-profit. The non-profit gains financial support on a regular, budgeted basis for simply doing good work. 5-10% of the net profits (or cash flow) is donated* to the selected non-profit on a quarterly basis.
Instead of one-time donation checks, the non-profit gains a long term partner that is...
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The Vision (Part 4)
Our path creates new jobs and supports new, higher-tech green industries. It sets the stage for America to once again be the cutting edge leader in a movement that the world needs.
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The Vision (Part 3)
A new type of home that creates an environment where people living in it thrive.
Thriving health, thriving lives. Better air, better sleep, more restorative living.
Less costly to run and easier to maintain.
If people thrive in their homes, they’ll thrive outside…
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The Vision (Part 2)
Investors are given a noble vehicle in which to earn revenue and create positive change. Investments are either positive or negative, there is no neutral.
Our investments provide strong returns to 4 groups:
the investor
the community
non-profit beneficiary
the planet
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The Vision (Part 1)
Affordable green homes for everyone. We revitalize existing homes (in any condition) to create hyper-efficient, high-performance green homes.
Green homes:
1. Cost less to operate.
2. Create less impact on the planet.
3. Create healthier living environments.
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