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3 September 2016 | 6 replies
I'm extremely grateful for the warm welcome, encouragement, and wisdom shared!
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5 September 2016 | 11 replies
Thank you everyone for the kind words and encouraging sentiments.
8 September 2016 | 9 replies
I'd encourage you to join your local REIAs if you haven't and take a look at The Ultimate Beginner's Guide.
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6 September 2016 | 9 replies
I talked to him and he encouraged me stating he thought a review site would be needed.
6 September 2016 | 5 replies
Sounds like your recruiter has the ethics issue and wants you to remain an agent instead of encouraging you to grow.
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6 September 2016 | 1 reply
I'm not encouraging that you leap before looking, do your due diligence and learn, but do not wait for the "perfect" deal or for the opportunity with no risk - you'll wait forever.
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6 October 2016 | 8 replies
Thanks for the encouragement Mindy!
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7 September 2016 | 10 replies
Sounds terrible and encouraging at the same time.
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1 September 2017 | 39 replies
By partnering with someone who has been there, done that, you can use their experience while you are still working on building up your own.I don't think it is a bad idea to continue working with your roommate, but I would encourage both of you to try to build relationships with more seasoned real estate investors.
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29 August 2017 | 8 replies
That is encouraging to know that you have done it before!