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4 May 2024 | 3 replies
If you find one that will, they will likely charge extra or be an amateur with little skill.
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9 May 2024 | 159 replies
In fact I know a few very lucky investors.We all start in different times, spaces and with different skills etc.
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3 May 2024 | 5 replies
As an investor and Super Host with three doors in the short-term rental market, I've honed my skills in providing exceptional hospitality.
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4 May 2024 | 18 replies
I also didn't realize how many different skills were required, from financing to managing contractors to permits to city inspections to managing tenants or property managers.
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2 May 2024 | 20 replies
Essentially large sheets of plywood made of timber, these panels provide exceptional structural strength, have a large amount of embodied carbon in them, are aesthetically pleasing, and can speed up construction times.Like many of the newer construction methods and products being used in the US, many building departments are not knowledgeable in the product and may need additional permitting time.
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4 May 2024 | 13 replies
Just like everything else in life, get started, keep honing those skills and watch yourself get better and better witch each property you buy.
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2 May 2024 | 4 replies
I'm eager to hear about any unconventional methods or creative approaches that could enable me to invest in real estate despite my limitations.Additionally, I'm working on expanding my skill set by taking online courses in game development and gaining experience in website design and app development.
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3 May 2024 | 5 replies
I have all the knowledge and skills but I just can't get started.
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3 May 2024 | 18 replies
Just like everything else in life, get started, keep honing those skills (i.e. keep reading, keep learning, keep attending the meetups) and watch yourself get better and better witch each property you buy.I hope this helps and good luck on your real estate journey!
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6 May 2024 | 65 replies
Having built my own home I had hands-on skills with houses so I thought it would match up well with what I could do.