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22 October 2024 | 11 replies
4) What are some effective ways to build a network and connect with realtors to establish valuable connections?
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19 October 2024 | 7 replies
In fact two week ago I tried reasoning with a brainwashed Pace Morby follower in these forums who stated he would happily complete a seller finance deal for more than FMV value, effectively putting him under water if he could acquire the property without using any of his money and the property cash flowed.
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20 October 2024 | 15 replies
I selected Tampa Fl just for reference, but I am open to areas north and south of Tampa.
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17 October 2024 | 4 replies
@Emily ShayIn 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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18 October 2024 | 29 replies
This effectively intercepts a negative review before it happens, allowing you to identify if something can truly be done to bridge the experience gap.Some guests just want to feel extra special or important, and the best you can do is smooth things over and move on to the next.
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17 October 2024 | 4 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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25 October 2024 | 33 replies
The reality is, cold calling, direct mail, PPC/SEO, referrals, and strategic partnerships all have the potential to be effective.
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19 October 2024 | 2 replies
Something to the effect that they will look at pics and video of the space and give you ideas on how to make the space unique with good style to help your place stand apart from the competition and you can purchase the material from the company as well (think wall accents, cabinetry, etc)I think the pod dropped in the last couple weeks.
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20 October 2024 | 9 replies
Recent quotese I'm hearing about basicall are this... 2x effect just to skim off the highest profit, if they are to drop other work, they will only replace it with high profit and easier work.What to do, join the local reias, GaREIA has 2 flipping groups.
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19 October 2024 | 3 replies
In my opinion, this is far more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.The two best strategies I know are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be costly, but it can also lead to deeply discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.