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25 August 2023 | 8 replies
You don't want to sound like a robot, but it's a good starting point so you're not saying "uhh" or have awkward pauses on the phone.Here are a few points I'd emphasize:Start by asking the seller if this is a good time to talk after a brief introduction.
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19 August 2023 | 15 replies
I am a former NASA robotics scientist, degreed in Applied mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering, (and a few other degrees not relevant in this case). this doesn't mean that I am automatically right and you are wrong.
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27 June 2023 | 109 replies
If I lived like a boring robot living on rice and beans, I would be able to buy ONE property a year and reach a 10 property goal by the time I was 35, which I thought would be my freedom number.
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26 January 2023 | 4 replies
The shortage of land, combined with the increasing population, almost guarantees that property prices and rents will continue to increase.Pro-business governmentWith a low-regulation environment, streamlined licensing and approval processes, and favorable tax policies, the Nevada State and Clark County (Las Vegas metro) is a very business-friendly jurisdiction.Population growthThe population continues to grow at a sustainable rate of about 2.5% to 3%.JobsAccording to Glass Door and Monster, today, Las Vegas has between 26,000 and 31,000 open jobs.
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13 May 2019 | 14 replies
@Joe Kim, your monster mistake was by not trying to cater to 'everyman'.
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9 October 2023 | 7 replies
The world's starting to come un-zipped, and I don't think many have a clue what kind of monster is pressing out from underneath it all.
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23 February 2022 | 67 replies
And free monster truck rides for the kids!
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1 November 2023 | 6 replies
I realize this is an extremely simplified version, but want to make sure I'm in the right ballpark since San Diego is its own kind of monster regarding contractors, material pricing, etc.Do these simplified estimates seem about right?
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13 November 2023 | 17 replies
Fix and flips can be a monster of a first project, especially if you do not have the trusted people or processes set up before hand.
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14 September 2016 | 34 replies
Sorry, I'm not an attorney.You know, the Florida Real Estate Commission really isn't full of monsters, they are in public service and are probably fairly nice people.