Las Vegas and Clark County Name September 18 and 19 "Armando Montelongo Day" in Recognition of the Real Estate Expert's Significant Contributions to Their Economic Growth
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Las Vegas and Clark County have presented a Proclamation of Recognition to real estate expert, Armando Montelongo, for his significant contributions to supporting their economic growth and in appreciation, have named September 18th and 19th "Armando Montelongo Days." Over the past year, Armando Montelongo Companies have increased real estate sales in the market by $42 million, provided over $2 million in local residence salaries, and have increased the tourism and hotel sales by over $1 million.
The authority in flipping houses, with diverse interests across multiple platforms, Armando Montelongo has built a powerhouse portfolio of companies that span real estate, education, and investment. Since 2011, the Armando Montelongo Companies have greatly assisted in the re-building Las Vegas and Clark County's real estate market through direct personal and corporate investment, as well as by training and educating other investors through Montelongo's revolutionary real estate seminars.
"I chose to make the City of Las Vegas and Clark County my top priorities after the market crash of 2008 left the region among the worst real estate markets in the country," says Montelongo. "As an expert in the field, I felt it was my duty to help rebuild this great market and help restore its economic status. I am ecstatic about this great honor that the city and county has bestowed upon me and I am committed to continuing to help the city grow. This honor speaks directly to my mission in life – to give back and do my part in building a strong economy while teaching others to do the same."
Montelongo was presented the proclamation by Councilman Bob Beers of the City of Las Vegas and Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager who recognized him for his contributions.
"We are happy to recognize Armando Montelongo for setting the standard and encouraging other entrepreneurs to bring their businesses to Clark County," said Brager.
Montelongo's real estate education company, Armando Montelongo Companies, Inc. provides ground breaking courses on purchasing real estate, renovating and ultimately flipping them for profit. For two years in a row, the company was also named on the annual "Inc. 500" list of fastest growing companies.
About Armando Montelongo
Armando Montelongo is the "face of flipping." He is known for his ability to strategically purchase homes, renovate and sell them for a maximized profit time and time again. His real estate investment seminar business, Armando Montelongo Companies, Inc., teaches people across the nation his original time tested strategies to gain financial freedom through real estate in any market condition. A self-made success, Montelongo climbed from poverty to becoming America's largest residential real estate investor in fewer than five years. He is the author of Flip and Grow Rich, a series of how-to real estate books and DVDs. Montelongo is widely known as the tell-it-like-it-is host of A&E's hit reality show, Flip This House. To find out more about Montelongo, visit http://www.armandomontelongo.com/