I have done all of the those, based on the circumstances.I also can't count the number of times in mandatory training / continuing education that I was told that we were never, ever, under any circumstances to discuss setting "standard" commissions with other agents. 

Over the years I picked business degrees, real estate license, tax preparation training, loan officer licensing and training, investment / CFP training and it is all tied together in one big connected body of knowledge that emphasizes appreciation, debt pay down, cash flow, and tax write-offs...  

To do this you could take courses, attend training sessions, seek out a coach or mentor, and read articles and books.

I found my path in the real estate world and it's because of the wide variety of education I received from the subto training videos and community.

There are also a few buildings that were recently delivered where a lot of resales are happening and some of those will be quite attractive to buy in this year.

Everyone assumes it's easy...but a real painter will absolutely deliver a far superior product to what any homeowner can do.

This transaction not only delivered a solid profit but also showcased the effectiveness of our renovation strategy.

Lawyers aren't trained to know location, neighborhoods, property conditions. 

The only "smart" thing in the house was a thermostat.So many of these ancillary revenue streams provide no actual value to residents, and are actively robbing them of $50+/month just to get a $5 air-filter delivered.

We are are currently waiting for our new main sail to be delivered and are hoping  to head for the Exumas next January.