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Ryan Lewis Time for a new agent?
26 December 2021 | 20 replies
You are about to make a classic mistake and switch out a pro for an amateur that convinces you that they also invest.
Brad Fausett Buying from Holton Wise- poor communication
11 April 2021 | 121 replies
It's an amateur move.
Peter Carboni Question on how to structure a partnership- (First time investor)
27 September 2022 | 12 replies
Put another way, you are paying her 25% of the rental income as an amateur with no experience, no knowledge of management, and no skin in the game.
John Phillips Seeking Connection and Guidance in North Suburbs of Philadelphia
14 July 2023 | 6 replies
As well as an amateur real estate developer in Bucks County.
Edwin Joiner David Lindahl RE Mentoring
27 June 2018 | 8 replies
They must have a better sales pitch than this amateur-hour stuff.
Kyle Soudalan How does everyone "pull comps"?
24 July 2023 | 10 replies
I know everyone on here wants to do it themselves, but "if you think it's expensive to hire a professional, try hiring an amateur".
Nya Hall How to get started with arbitrage and short term renting
26 July 2023 | 9 replies
After 45+ years in real estate business ownership, as well as real estate investing both passive and active, I can state this unequivocally; a part time intelligent amateur can be a successful investor, but only a true professional can be a successful business operator.   
Rob Pattison How do I structure a contract to make sure buyer don't end-run me to the seller?
27 July 2023 | 10 replies
Also, listed/on-market deals are low-hanging fruit, amateur hour, honestly, so you can't have your cake and eat it, too, as far as, yes, you have the risk of a buyer going around you, and if you pitch an on market deal to a buyer, many them of them are turned off and feel you aren't really adding value by brining them something that anyone has access to. 
Jason Gutierrez property management in Fort Wayne Indiana
26 April 2017 | 5 replies
If you think a professional is expensive, try hiring an amateur!"
Derek Sperzel Tenant purchased a dog and is now in breach of contract
6 January 2019 | 23 replies
Assuming you allow dogs I would first have this tenant at market rent, collecting a late fee is amateur at best and is a very poor business practice, so raise her to market.