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31 December 2024 | 6 replies
kept using people who don't do real estate to do my taxes, and also they had horrible communication skills, I don't trust people who only see u as money.
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2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Even that manager needs to be really hard worker and skilled in so many different areas...sales, marketing management, hiring, firing, reservations, computer skills, and more.
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4 January 2025 | 5 replies
Now, I’m ready to put those skills to work in real estate, building my own portfolio here in the U.S. and helping others around the world do the same.I’m particularly interested in BRRRR strategies and rentals, especially opportunities that appeal to international investors looking to invest in U.S. cities.
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4 January 2025 | 14 replies
I am excited to get to know other investors, as I continue to grow in my knowledge and skills in real estate investing.
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31 January 2025 | 19 replies
Having good organizational skills and systems in place to ensure you're set up for success is key; if you can do that, then again, manage it yourself.
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13 January 2025 | 45 replies
And you can do it with little cash, 5% down conventional is better than 3.5% FHA.House hacking also gives you a chance to cut your teeth in all major skills: analyzing deals, buying process, financing, working with contractors, advertising for rent, background checks, property management.
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30 January 2025 | 47 replies
In the real world we live in you can't get away with massive crime and massive publicity at the same time, unless your name is Hunter Biden or you donate big bucks to you know who.
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12 January 2025 | 23 replies
Poor personal finance skills.
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7 January 2025 | 7 replies
They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.
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7 January 2025 | 8 replies
It could be some sort of skill set for renovations, design for furnished rentals, specific market knowledge, owner occupied loan products for a house hack, etc.