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27 January 2025 | 0 replies
Recognizing their critical role, the Best-Performing Cities (BPC) index evaluates the relative economic performance of 403 metropolitan areas, providing valuable insights into the strengths and vulnerabilities of these economic powerhouses.The BPC index utilizes 13 key metrics, combining labor market conditions, high-tech industry growth, and access to economic opportunities.
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1 February 2025 | 3 replies
For sure AI follow up, re-engagement, and appointment setting is a huge trend coming into the real estate industry across the board.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you self manage short-term rentals it's well within reach.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
I often read that one should seek a commissioned sales role because your comp is uncapped and that has served me well.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
It is easy to provide well-intended 'bad' advice.My questions to you would be... 1.
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26 January 2025 | 21 replies
I don't disagree that Airbnb claims can be difficult but this is all very common in the industry.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
To add value to the property, we undertook extensive renovations including the removal of over 40 yards of trash, installation of a new septic system and wall-hung boiler, and a new well pump.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
I do generally agree with the sentiment of Austin and the other hosts that fundamentals will always win out in the long run, and this by nature is a long term industry, even the sales side I'm learning.
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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
My focus is on raising capital for acquisitions and acting as a general partner in real estate investments, with a special interest in industrial, multifamily, and retail properties.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.