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4 June 2024 | 2 replies
An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).
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4 June 2024 | 3 replies
An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).
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4 June 2024 | 6 replies
I see a lot of discussion here about maximizing profits and adding clauses to leases so that tenants take more responsibility for things, but I'm interested to know some advice about how to take better care of tenants to build up a good reputation and practice business in a fair and compassionate way.
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5 June 2024 | 15 replies
But you only get good at what you practice.
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4 June 2024 | 6 replies
Practice your pitch!
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4 June 2024 | 42 replies
Quote from @Michael Burner: 🚫 Warning: Unfair Practices by Real Estate Skills 🚫I want to share my frustrating experience with the company “Real Estate Skills” to warn others about their questionable practices.
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5 June 2024 | 9 replies
but because I also practice IBC, that I would be max funding a whole life policy NOW so I would be storing my cash in a more beneficial location than a HYSA, can leverage the money no questions asked for any future investments you might decide on YET still earn interest and likely dividends on the cash value, flexibile repayment terms, and protections on the backend for you and your loved ones.Not to mention tax deferred growth and a future tax free income stream of dividends up to your basis.Could also serve as a 529 equivalent (didn't see it above) for your children if you didn't put policies on them.Without knowing all the details it's hard to say.Â
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4 June 2024 | 8 replies
He givers a lot of practical advice about researching markets, building a team, and more.Personally, I think the Property Manager is the piece your success hinges on.
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5 June 2024 | 28 replies
None of the above works unless you take action and put it into practice.
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6 June 2024 | 57 replies
Connecting with other investors can provide insights into best practices and emerging trends in the industry.Â