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17 January 2025 | 35 replies
I have resorted to downloading ALL my leads to a spreadsheet for tracking.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers. Â
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12 January 2025 | 1 reply
The interface is user-friendly, and the reporting tools are especially helpful for tracking property performance.One downside is that it can be a bit pricey for smaller portfolios, but the features have been worth it for me.
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15 January 2025 | 13 replies
It's been illuminating to see who the valid owner of each property is; there's a landlord leaderboard on the site.The direct value proposition allows lenders to track a list of clients or companies in real time.
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23 January 2025 | 20 replies
That being said, I'm always an advocate for paying for mentorship to fast track your goals.Â
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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
It sounds like you're on the right track!
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
I use QBO to keep track of my properties and do this for my bookkeeping clients also.
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21 January 2025 | 10 replies
Costs after it’s placed in service are deductible as rental expenses.If you need help tracking these costs or categorizing them for your tax return, consider working with a tax professional or using software that helps you manage rental property expenses.
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1 February 2025 | 14 replies
Once you cross the tracks into downtown Wilkinsburg it gets a lot rougher.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Strong Potential for Long-Term Capital AppreciationGermany's real estate market has demonstrated a strong track record of capital appreciation.