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June
Podcast Stats for Deeds in the Desert :
- Total # of Episodes: 67
- Total # of Listens/Plays: 1,512
- Top Performing Educational Ep.: Ignite Funding’s 2023 Funding Journey
- Top Performing New Investment Ep.: Meet Our Borrower: Sequoia Homes
Client Review Campaigns: 215
Client Referral Campaign: 11 YTD: 90
New Money Goal: $24.4
New Accounts: 307
6.28.24 – Email: Available Investments Webinar Invitation – Can you Attend? We are releasing a new project and are conducting a zoom meeting to go over the details. The zoom meeting will be about 15 to 20 minutes. This this is your best chance to learn about this new loan release and get your questions answered.
6.27.24 – Email: Available Investments – It’s a Good Year to Invest in Goodyear. We just released a new loan in Arizona You can find all the details for the new loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email for Goodyear49, LLC.
6.25.24 – Email: Available Investments – New Opportunity- Custom Luxury Home in Southern Nevada. We just released a new loan in Nevada. You can find all the details for the new loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email for MJZ, LLC.
6.21.24 – Email: Available Investments – Four New Loans for You to Review. We are starting off summer with four new loans. Some have a very small amount available, so if you see something you like, please reach out as soon as possible. The four loans, Skyrim, Elm Meadows, Grays Development, Villas at 75th, are located throughout the United States with four different borrowers. All the details for each new loan along with a linked fact sheet are in the email.
6.17.24 – Boots on the Ground: 2024 Arizona Project updates. Carrie Cook, President of Ignite Funding, and Pat Vassar, Director of Underwriting, visited our Arizona properties currently being serviced by Ignite Funding including: Goodyear 49 LLC, Vanquish, Yuma Care, Gilbert Care, EHI Investments 3, Fig Stowe Creek, Villas at 35th LLC and Villas at 75th LLC. This video shows the current state of the projects at the time of the visit.
6.14.24 –Event – Ignite Funding: State of the Portfolio. Carrie Cook, President of Ignite Funding, discusses the current state of the portfolio and addresses two default situations affecting the portfolio and reaffirms the company’s commitment to getting these issues resolved.
6.13.24 – Email: LIVE STREAM: State of the Portfolio with Carrie Cook. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and open communication, we are pleased to invite you to a special live stream event featuring our President, Carrie Cook. During this live stream, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from Carrie as she provides insights and updates on specific defaulted loans. Carrie will also be addressing the steps our company is taking to navigate these defaults and ensure the continued delivery of exceptional service to our clients.
6.13.24 – Boots on the Ground: 2024 Nevada Project updates. Carrie Cook, President of Ignite Funding, and Pat Vassar, Director of Underwriting, visited our Arizona properties currently being serviced by Ignite Funding including: Harmony Homes, Three Palms, Harpsichord, Rue Grimaldi, MJZ LLC, Kavison Homes, WCI Obsidian Venture, Blue Heron, North Pass, The Pass at Black Rock, and Nola Star. This video shows the current state of the projects at the time of the visit.
6.12.24 – Email: Available Investments – New Loans, Low LTVs, Double-Digit Returns. We released two new loans, Skyrim & Midway. Both are located in Utah. You can find all the details for each new loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
6.12.24 – Podcast- Back in the Office: Tax and Legal 360 Recap. Greg Yang and Izzy Irizarry recap the Tax and Legal 360 event that they attended in Salt Lake City. They discuss their experience at the event, the types of attendees they encountered, and the questions they received at their booth. They also talk about the value of face-to-face interactions with clients and the networking opportunities at the event, highlighting the importance of educating attendees about their program and addressing their concerns about deal flow, minimum investment, and timelines.
6.5.24 – Event: Tax and Legal 360. Greg and Izzy joined renowned leader, speaker and influencer, Mark J. Kohler, at the Tax & Legal 360. This is a gathering where professionals converge to get an in-depth, panoramic view of the tax sphere’s most impactful topics… and have a blast doing it! This is where knowledge is gained, relationships are forged, and change is possible.
6.5.24 – Email: Available Investments, Did you get our text message. We sent out a text message yesterday with our new loans that were just released: Rhino, Elegance Russell, JCM Development, and Hillwood Homes.
May
Podcast Stats for Deeds in the Desert :
- Total # of Episodes: 53
- Total # of Listens/Plays: 3,119
- Top Performing Educational Ep.: Ignite Funding’s 2023 Funding Journey
- Top Performing New Investment Ep.: Hillwood Homes: Building in Utah
Client Review Campaigns: 205
Client Referral Campaign: 14 YTD: 79
New Money Goal: $21.3
New Accounts: 267
5.28.24 – Email: Reviews- Your Next Coffee is on Me. This email asks clients to give us any feedback on your experience as an investor. As a thank you they will receive a Starbucks gift card.
5.24.24 – Email: Available Investments – Prez Enterprises. We just released a new loan located in Texas. You can find all the details for the new loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
5.22.24 – Podcast: Meet Our Borrower Sequoia Homes. Tyler Whitney, owner of Sequoia Homes, discusses his experience in land acquisition and real estate development. He explains his niche in building one spec above what a production builder would build and his focus on the Northwest part of Las Vegas Valley and expresses his satisfaction with working with Ignite Funding and highlights their reputation, ease of working together, and reliability in closing deals.
5.22.24 – Podcast – Street Smart Success. Carrie Cook, President of Ignite Funding, was recently interviewed by Roger Becker on the Street Smart Success podcast and talked about getting 10% to 11% returns with a $10,000 minimum. Click to give it a listen!
5.22.24 – Email: Available Investments Rhino Aurora. We just released a new loan in Aurora, Illinois for Rhino Holdings. Since 2016, Ignite Funding has successfully lent over $300,400,000 to the borrower without incident. All the details for the new loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
5.20.24 – Blog: . This blog contains an excerpt from an interview with Carrie Cook from Tycoon Success Magazine, where they discuss Carrie’s distinctive approach to maintaining transparency and looking for the next advancement. Click here to read the blog.
5.20.24 – Email: Three New Loans- Texas and Utah. This email asks client if they have logged into our new client portal and provides a video on how to navigate the new portal.
5.15.24 – Email: Did You See Your Interest Payment? New Client Portal Reminder. We just released three new loans. Two are located in Utah, the other is in Texas. We have been steadily funding new loans for these three borrowers as they continue to build and develop their respective projects. You can find all the details for each new loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
5.14.24 – Email: Reviews- Your Next Coffee is on Me. Sent to clients and leads inviting them to leave a review about their experience with Ignite Funding and receive a Starbucks gift card as a thank you.
5.10.24 – Email: Now Available. Sent to clients and leads to make sure they saw the plethora of loans we have available right now, along with details for each new loan along and a linked fact sheet.
5.9.24 – Podcast: GrowCon 2024 Recap. In this episode Kate Butta, Business Development Executive at Ignite Funding, discusses her experience at the GrowCon 2024 event in Jacksonville, Florida.
5.9.24 – Email: Now Available Elegance. We released this new loan in Las Vegas, NV. Clients and leads will find all the details for each loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
5.7.24 – Email: three New Loans Now Available. We released a few new loans today with three different borrowers in three different states. Clients and leads will find all the details for each loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
5.6.24 – Event: GrowCon. This event, held May 6th -7th in Jacksonville, Florida is a conference designed for business owners to grow and take their business to the next level! GrowCon is an invaluable resource for Owners of Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Tax businesses. At our booth, Ignite was represented by Kate Butta informing business owner about Trust Deeds.
5.5.24 – Email: Setting Up Two Factor Authentication. With the new client portal launching Monday, May 6th, we created a tutorial video to help clients with the process of Two Factor Authentication. We understand this may be new for some clients so we wanted to ensure the process of setting up the two factor authentication went as smooth as possible.
5.3.24 – Email: “How To” Client Portal. With the new client portal launching Monday, May 6th, this video shows clients how to navigate the new portal to ensure they maximize the use of all the new features created.
5.1.24 – Email: Rhino 12%. This new loan released in Silverdale, WA has an interest rate of 6% paid out monthly and an additional 6% interest is paid upon any principal paydown and upon the final loan payoff. We expect this loan to be sold out rather quickly due to the interest rate it is providing.
April
Podcast Stats for Deeds in the Desert :
- Total # of Episodes: 68
- Total # of Listens/Plays: 2,894
- Top Performing Educational Ep.: Why Your Business Should Explore Trust Deed Investments
- Top Performing New Investment Ep.: Hillwood Homes: Building in Utah
Client Review Campaigns: 139
Client Referral Campaign: 15 YTD: 65
New Money Goal: $18.6
New Accounts: 219
4.30.24 – Podcast-Meet Our Borrower: Trust Home Builders. Pat Vassar, Director of Underwriting, sits down with Michael Johnson, the broker and owner of Trust Home Builders. Since 2023, Trust Home Builders has been a valued borrower at Ignite Funding. Michael shares his journey, driven by a lifelong passion for architecture, and reflects on its influence on his present role. Delving into the Las Vegas housing market, Michael shares insights on the Trust Home Builder’s trajectory over the next five years, common pitfalls, and more.
4.24.24 – Email: Hillwood & Harp, new loan release. We just released two new loans today. One is located in Nevada, the other is in Utah. Inteh email leads and clients will find a brief description about the projects and access to the fact sheets.
4.20.24 – Event: SDIRA Summit. Attendees will gain expert insights on self-directed plans and how to maximize alternative asset opportunities at the Self Directed IRA Summit held in Dallas, TX April 19th and 20th.
4.16.24 – Email: The Pros/Cons of Forbearance. The newest episode on Deeds in the Desert offers a candid discussion on the nuances of Forbearance Agreements. In this episode our President, Carrie Cook delves into the pros and cons from both borrower and investor perspectives as it relates to forbearances.
4.15.24 – Email: Available Investments. The email shows the variety of loans that investors can choose from right now. You will find all the details for each loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
4.12.24 – High Heel Boss – The Power of Authentic Leadership: My Approach to Leading Preferred Trust and Ignite Funding. Carrie Cook discusses he power of authentic leadership lies in the ability to inspire trust, foster engagement, and drive organizational success through genuine and transparent leadership practices.
4.9.24 – Event – Best Ever Conference. Held April 9th through the 12th in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Best Ever Conference connects serious commercial real estate investors, operators and entrepreneurs to exchange insights, make deals, collaborate on opportunities, and learn from experts.
4.5.24 – High Heel Boss – The Role of Hard Money Lenders in Fueling Real Estate Development. Carrie Cook gives a brief history of hard money lending and how the hard money industry has grown and is finally earning the respect it has long deserved. It has found its place in the mainstream and will only continue to grow and maintain its now-found positive reputation.
4.3.24 – Email: Available Investments. We have a few new loans that we wanted to make sure you had time to review. You can find all the details for each new loan along with a linked fact sheet in the email.
4.2.24 – Email: Podcast Q1 Recap. We have produced and uploaded five new episodes in 2024. If you missed any of them, no worries, you can listen to them now. The first four episodes are listed in this email.
4.1.24 – Email: Available Investment – Chicks Dig Scars. The name of this loan comes from a famous quote from none other than Evel Knievel. Why is all of this relevant? Our new loan, Chicks Dig Scars, LLC #6208 will be occupied by the Evel Knievel Museum which will become the flagship Evel Knievel experience and museum in Las Vegas, NV.
4.1.24 – Email: MainStar Trust Update. S
March
Podcast Stats for Deeds in the Desert :
- Total # of Episodes:
- Total # of Listens/Plays:
- Top Performing Educational Ep.:
- Top Performing New Investment Ep.:
Client Review Campaigns: 59 (BBB: 6, Facebook: 2, Google: 22, Yelp: 2, Linked In: 25, Mailed In: 2)
Client Referral Campaign: 21 YTD: 50
New Money Goal: $15.5 M
New Accounts: 169
3.28.24 – Email- Review Campaign. This email asks clients to let us know how we are doing by leaving a review on the BBB, Google or Facebook.
3.28.24 – Email- Review Campaign. This email asks clients to let us know how we are doing by leaving a review on the BBB, Google or Facebook.
3.25.24 – Deeds in the Desert Podcast- Docs and Funds: What Could Go Wrong. In this episode, Izzy and Misty discusses the process of releasing a loan and the importance of docs and funds. The conversation then delves into the chaos that ensues after a loan release, with hundreds of investors responding simultaneously. Misty emphasizes the need for clear funds and the importance of sending in documents
3.20.24 – Email- Available Investments. This email showcases the 4 loans currently available to investors.
3.14.24 – 3.16.24 – Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference(REWBCON) REWBCON is designed to help every real estate investor grow, develop friendships, and get connections to help them build wealth by investing in real estate. Kate Butta and Izzy Irizarry manned the booth in St. Louis and shared with investors how Trust Deeds could grow their investment portfolios.
3.11.24 – Email- New Loan Release. You’re Going to “Dig” This New Loan We Just Released was the title of the Chicks Dig Scars loan #6208.
3.8.24 – Email- New Loan Release. Touted as a “Never See One Like This Again” Loan with a 15% annual return rate this email introduced the Albion Development Partners to leads and clients.
3.6.24 – Benzinga Article: Not Just For The Ultra-Wealthy: Why Trust Deeds Belong In Your Real Estate Portfolio. This article discusses this sometimes neglected investment opportunity and has a special offer for readers.
3.6.24 – Email- Available Investments. Sent to Leads and Clients to remind them of the four loans available for investment.
3.4.24 – Big O Tire Ad changed for March. Click here to view ad.
3.4.24 – Email- Special Rollover Opportunity- Chick Dig Scars. Sent to Leads, discussing benefits of investing in Trust Deeds with Ignite Funding with links to Article, Consultation and Get Started Page.
3.1.24 – High Heel Boss – Investing in Success: A Personal Journey as CEO and President. Carrie Cook discusses the logic she applies when selecting investments.
February
Podcast Stats for Deeds in the Desert :
- Total # of Episodes: 60
- Total # of Listens/Plays: 3,173
- Top Performing Educational Ep.: Ignite Funding 2023 Funding Journey
- Top Performing New Investment Ep.: Hillwood Homes: Building in Utah
Client Review Campaigns: 57
Client Referral Campaign: 14 YTD: 29
New Money Goal: $9.5M
New Accounts: 118
2.29.24 – Deeds in the Desert Podcast: Spread the Wealth: 4 Ways to Invest with Us. In this episode of Deeds in the Desert, Izzy and Carrie discuss the different types of accounts that can be used to invest at Ignite Funding. They cover cash accounts, including individual, joint, and trust accounts. They also discuss business accounts, such as limited liability companies, partnerships, S Corps, and C Corps. The conversation then moves on to self-directed IRAs, including traditional, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRAs. Finally, they touch on custodial accounts and the complexities of 401k plans.
2.27.24 – Email- Rhino Napa. Notifying leads and clients of an exciting new investment opportunity in Nampa, ID.
2.23.24 – Email- New Loans Release. Inviting leads and clients to a zoom meeting to discuss two new loans.
2.23.24 – Deeds in the Desert Podcast: How to Become a Borrower. In this episode, Pat Vassar, Director of Underwriting at Ignite Funding, discusses how to become a borrower at Ignite Funding, the consultation process and what the steps are to get a loan approved.
2.15.24 – Email- Available Investments. Reminding clients about three available loan Three Palms, Grays Development and Kavison Homes.
2.14.24 – Email- Reviews. Giving our investors the opportunity to tell us what they love most about the service and investment we have provided. In Return they receive a $10 Amazon gift card for each review you leave (max of three reviews), your review/s must be posted/received by 2.18.24.
2.13.24 – Email- Benzinga Article. Sent to Leads to invite them to read the article, “The Fickle Nature of Financing and How Ignite Funding is Changing the Game” on Benzinga.
2.12.24 – Email- Available Investments: 5 Loans. Sent to Clients to get small amounts on 5 open loans filled.
2.8.24 – Email- Referral Program. Sent to Clients to make sure that they are aware of the referral program.
2.6.24 – Benzinga Article: the Fickle Nature of Financing and How Ignite Funding is Changing the Game. This article discusses how our world is dominated by traditional banking systems, that doesn’t work for countless borrowers and projects and how Ignite Funding fills in that gap offering financing when traditional banks can’t or won’t lend.
2.6.24 – Big O Tire Ad changed for February. Click here to view ad.
2.6.24 – Email- Available Investment Nevada and Utah. Sent to Clients to inform them of three new loans, Three Palms, FIG UT1 and Hillwood Homes at Silver Creek.
2.2.24 – Email- Penny Hoarder Article. Sent to Leads, discussing benefits of investing in Trust Deeds with Ignite Funding with links to Article, Consultation and Get Started Page.
2.1.24 – Deeds in the Desert Podcast: Why Your Business Should Explore Trust Deed Investments. This episode discusses why businesses should invest in trust deeds with Ignite Funding. They explore the benefits of investing with Ignite Funding, including generating passive income and diversifying business funds. The application process for business accounts is explained, highlighting the required documents. The hosts also discuss checkbook LLCs and tax-sheltered investments as options for business owners.
2.1.24 – Email- Equity Trust Notification. Sent to clients with an SD IRA account at Equity Trust to inform them that Ignite Funding will no longer be working with your Self-Directed IRA custodian (Equity Trust) as of March 1st 2024 and inviting them to move their funds to one of the 4 custodians that are able to fund investments in a timely manner.
2.1.24 – Email- Bigger Pockets Article. Sent to Marketing Bucket Leads to remind them of Trust Deeds and share the link to the Bigger Pockets article.
2.1.24 – Email- Available Investment Rhino Holdings Summit. Sent to Leads and Clients to inform them of a new loan and provide them details and link to fact sheet.
January
Podcast Stats for Deeds in the Desert :
- Total # of Episodes: 57
- Total # of Listens/Plays:
- Top Performing Educational Ep.: Meet Our Borrower: JCM Development
- Top Performing New Investment Ep.: New Investment Opportunity: Rhino Grimes
Client Review Campaigns: 28
Client Referral Campaign: 15
New Money Goal: $4M
New Accounts: 62
1.26.24 – Bigger Pockets Article: Trust Deeds: The Real Estate Investment You Missed out on in 2023. This article explains the concept of Trust Deed Investing and discusses the benefit as well as best practices and considerations to investing.
1.19.24 – Performance Record Updated for 2023 Q4. Click here to view.
1.16.24 – Review Request Email: Asking clients to help us serve them better by leaving an honest review of our service at Ignite Funding. Click to view.
1.12.24 – Available Investment Email: Informing clients and leads of 2 new loans; Kavison Homes and Harmony Homes.
1.5.24 – Available Investment Email: Informing clients and leads of 5 NEW LOANS that have a yield ranging from 10% to 12%; Yuma Care, FIG, Etta Lo, Elm Meadows, Lokal.
1.4.24 – Big O Tire Ad changed for January. Click here to view ad.
