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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Fearless Forecast: I've written extensively about the wonders of the Oregon Coast, including why I migrated north and why I believe many others will continue to follow.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
Overall, the market continued to slow with the fewest closed sales since 2016.
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26 January 2025 | 33 replies
But to answer Cheryl's question - you can file suit against them but you may be throwing good money after bad - but if they are continuing to raise money in their name then there must be something there.
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17 January 2025 | 24 replies
And people are fast to panic, to turn on others, to talk smack.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
I learned from Dave, how to talk to potential investors, how to build rapport, how to answer questions and explain the company’s strategy and operations and the secondary mortgage industry.
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24 January 2025 | 21 replies
Start small with manageable deals, educate yourself continuously, and build a strong network and team to support your growth.
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4 February 2025 | 0 replies
another property to the portfolio, and a continued relationship with a live long client Lessons learned?
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16 January 2025 | 23 replies
I continue making the underlying mortgage payment myself (autopay) and get reimbursed from the borrowers payment.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
Though I did choose to continue with the suggested property management company of the area, I was able to find different lenders that suited my needs better.Overall the process was very easy, much easier than I thought it would be.
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18 January 2025 | 13 replies
Sure, you can make a few quick trades, but the playground monitors (a.k.a. the law) might notice, and you’ll miss out on the bigger opportunities and loyal customers.So, while skipping the license might seem easier, it’s not the best way to win at the toy game in the long run.I have this talk with 10-15 people each month at our Free Meetups here in MA, NH, and ME.