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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Otherwise, broker classes that lead to a real license are cheap.If you want to become a real broker, earn a real license.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
Although it isn't some miraculous contract that will hold a buyer hostage, there can be repercussions to you and/or the agent you eventually earn a commission with.
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9 January 2025 | 2 replies
He is currently a travel PT that makes $37k pre-taxed but after including all his stipends, his annual earnings are closer to $95k-$97k.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Lucrative STR's are some of the most desirable property types on the market (especially near the beach!)
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27 January 2025 | 21 replies
The property will be in more desirable locations that command better rents.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
So your debt is currently $3000 per month and your property earns you $1000 per month?
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
In my experience, there are a range of starting-off experiences, but one's experience is not always indicative of someone's desire/drive/commitment to pursue and thrive in real estate.
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17 January 2025 | 6 replies
If I see a listing come up that I want access to ASAP, their value is earned by getting me in and drafting the contract as fast as possible.
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4 February 2025 | 17 replies
Plus if the pay isn’t roughly commensurate to what they can make earning a 2.5-3% commission, then they’ll just keep doing that instead obviously.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
It seems you and your husband have the ability to make a property more desirable and I would try to stay local for the same reasons you listed.