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25 June 2024 | 4 replies
Any recommendations for practice test books/courses to prep for the licensing test following completion of the course?
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29 June 2024 | 9 replies
I picked a random date of 3/22/2010, and on that day, there were 21 courthouse foreclosures filed.I would expect the number of Short Sale (TAM) opportunities, today, to be practically zero.
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29 June 2024 | 11 replies
Focusing on generational wealth is probably not your best prospect.A better focus might be running the property in a professional manner, maintaining the asset value of the property through appropriate repairs and upgrades , learning some best practices for management , and having enough cash reserves to keep the property from being seized by the bank in lean times .
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28 June 2024 | 5 replies
Practice your personal elevator pitch in the mirror out loud until you feel comfortable saying it.
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29 June 2024 | 13 replies
Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.
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25 June 2024 | 2 replies
.) - Speaking of HELOC's and second mortgage another option could be a simultaneously closing.
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29 June 2024 | 12 replies
I started out flipping and then transitioned my business to wholesaling so I can easily close on any transaction if I have to.I don't like the bad reputation that wholesaling has because of people jumping into it with no idea or understanding of best practices, but hopefully, with regulations, we can clean out the bad ones.
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29 June 2024 | 26 replies
However, during our working relationship, which was literary for 4 months, I found that Alpha engaged in dishonest practices and failed to fulfill their commitments.
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27 June 2024 | 1 reply
Ensure the property manager is meeting your standards and expectations.Secondary question: Old Listings:Established Reviews: Old listings have a history of reviews, which can attract more bookings and build trust with potential guests.SEO Benefits: Established listings may rank higher in search results on OTAs.Brand-New Listings:Flexibility: New listings can be optimized from scratch based on current best practices and market trends.Promotions: OTAs often give new listings a visibility boost to help them get initial bookings.It's essential to balance the benefits of a property manager handling OTA listings with the need to retain control and flexibility over your property.
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28 June 2024 | 5 replies
Review their screening policies and you'll have a great baseline for best practices and norms.