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11 January 2025 | 14 replies
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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7 January 2025 | 22 replies
Louis, MOKilleen, TXWaco, TXTopeka, KSTulsa, OKLooking forward to hearing about your plans and experiences!
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9 January 2025 | 20 replies
AIArtificial intellect is not (at least not yet) a replacement for the actual intellect and experience.
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15 January 2025 | 14 replies
In order to get there it would be good if you could keep feeding cashflow proceeds back into acquisitions, on top of your continued W2.Speaking from experience, you can manage probably 30-50 units yourself nights and weekends before you really need to hire someone.
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9 January 2025 | 4 replies
Not disputing your experience and I'm sure your agent is great.However, the Goosehead model is designed for the local agent to sell and the corporation to service.
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8 January 2025 | 7 replies
In my experience, most have limited product offerings.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or advice on this approach.Thank you in advance for your insights!
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9 January 2025 | 0 replies
I wanted to create an STR experience and bring my bold ideas to life.
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16 January 2025 | 11 replies
You’ve gained valuable experience from your first duplex and are now approaching real estate with a strategic mindset
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10 January 2025 | 6 replies
Becoming a real estate agent is a good idea to gain experience, but you could also explore property management, wholesaling, or working with an investor to build your network.