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26 January 2025 | 54 replies
Agreed... depends on your skill level.. if you have no experience at real estate other than maybe buying your personal resi.. and want to venture into this I can't see how the course would not be a good use of funds.if you have 20 years as an experienced investor or real estate broker then the course maybe is not needed.. but the contacts I am sure are worth every penny..
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24 December 2024 | 2 replies
With Debra's expertise and keen negotiation skills, we secured the home for $100,000, ensuring it was positioned for a profitable and quick resale.
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24 December 2024 | 24 replies
It's like asking someone what you should look for in a wife.You need to focus on what your goals are first, then take a personal inventory of your own knowledge, skills, interests, finances, available time, etc.
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31 January 2025 | 121 replies
You also want someone or a group that are not only knowledgeable but are timely & have good communication skills.
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23 December 2024 | 1 reply
This is a great strategy to use for beginners who want to get a foot in the door of investing while also learning crucial skills just as tenant management.
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20 January 2025 | 37 replies
I didn't put systems in place until I realized I was lacking a some area of my investment skills.
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9 January 2025 | 21 replies
If you build your investor network while working on wholesaling skills, when you find a real deal you can sell it for a profit.
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30 December 2024 | 16 replies
Even really skilled operators are left with no back up plan because they can't pivot to LTR in that market, can´t fetch the price they paid because the STR has lost some steam and was bought using nightly rate numbers etc.
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26 December 2024 | 21 replies
I guess my procrastination skills are slipping!
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27 December 2024 | 22 replies
During the 2008 financial crash, low paid, low skilled workers were laid off in droves.