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23 December 2024 | 15 replies
But we’ve found that while they still stay quite busy they can always manage to come pretty quickly in an emergency.
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23 December 2024 | 1 reply
There is a saying in business, "If you're sitting at the poker table for more than 15 minutes and you don't know who the patsy is, you're the patsy."
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20 December 2024 | 28 replies
Then get a business umbrella policy.
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
The harsh truth is that you are not cut out for this business.
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24 December 2024 | 13 replies
If you ask anyone in this business, note servicing is the Achilles heel and it is extremely difficult starting one from scratch.
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7 January 2025 | 22 replies
We leave everything in the business for Real Estate so $500/month is a good number for us, then we can add to our reserves, plan a fix, or save for the down payment on the next one.
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19 December 2024 | 3 replies
Well yes if you are successful.The reality is 87% of those who try to make a career at selling real estate fail out of the business within just a few years.
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31 December 2024 | 3 replies
How long has the firm been in business?
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23 December 2024 | 5 replies
They’re familiar with the towns, businesses, and, in some cases, even the commercial tenants, which can work in your favor.
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27 December 2024 | 8 replies
I explained to the landlord what my business plan was, and paid him a set rent amount each month (though slightly higher than market rate rent).