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14 October 2024 | 420 replies
People who sign up for his course automatically become members of the “RAND” clubs (Robert Allen Nothing Down clubs) where the emphasis is on buying real estate with “nothing” down.1979 - Wade Cook (convicted felon), Ted Thomas, Carlton Sheets, and Ed Beckley pioneer using late night infomercials to sell their books, tapes. and “complete systems” for $999 discount to $599 if “you act now”1981 - Real estate investment clubs are formed around the country following a REIA formula - many RAND clubs are merged into these REIAs1981 - Jimmy Napier, Joe Land, Ernie Kessler, and John Beck appear at REIA Clubs as featured guest speakers, selling books, tapes, etc “in the back of the room”. 1983-1995 - The guru industry is dominated by late night infomercial gurus, many trying to disguise the commercial as if they’re a guest on a talk show.
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26 September 2024 | 8 replies
Unfortunately most investors believe their excel spreadsheet will provide all the answers but I recommend combining your pro-forma with a greater emphasis on physical interaction with the properties and more importantly neighborhoods where you decide to invest.
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1 October 2024 | 37 replies
But you can easily find another 40-60 hours in your week if you really want to.When I started I have held a W2 job that required me to travel globally sometimes 2 weeks out of the month while buying properties and sometimes running 2-3 rehabs at the same time.
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9 October 2024 | 312 replies
All from the 27% increase in global US Dollar M2 money supply in 2020, the largest ever in US history.
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2 October 2024 | 48 replies
Vrbo.Agree with others that have said your global perception of vrbo clientele is not reality although could be for certain areas.You need both regardless.
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23 September 2024 | 11 replies
Global Wafers building another chip plant.
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23 September 2024 | 4 replies
The emphasis was on classic buy - fix - rent.
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22 September 2024 | 13 replies
It gives hosts another opportunity to stand out by offering personalized or local experiences alongside their stays, which might justify higher nightly rates or longer stays.On the other hand, if Airbnb puts too much emphasis on Experiences and doesn’t prioritize fixing issues like host support, pricing transparency, or booking protections, it could feel like they’re diverting attention from the things that truly impact hosts' day-to-day.
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19 September 2024 | 4 replies
I didn't phase that correctly and should have put an emphasis on "Traditional Sale".I am willing to sell but want to do it "creatively" - if you will - to generate funds and positive cash flow from the note I would hold against the property.
16 September 2024 | 37 replies
Cold still kills more humans worldwide than heat, so global warming is good for humans.