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1 December 2024 | 68 replies
Santarelli as an absolute industry expert (podcast, websites, press, social media advertisement) cause investors to have a false sense of security.
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25 November 2024 | 4 replies
Relationship-Based LendingBanks: Normal transactions are always cold-blooded and policy-oriented.Private Money Lenders: Most often work with borrowers to create solutions and value relationships over strict rules.The Bottom LineThe power of private money lending, I think, is a pretty effective alternative for borrowers who need speed, flexibility, and customized solutions—especially in industries like real estate investing.
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5 December 2024 | 554 replies
You are hard pressed to find anyone who will sell you food, fuel, or any other necessities of life for bitcoin.
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10 December 2024 | 104 replies
If the problem is you have to get on the phone and cold call, for some it might be too uncomfortable to jump on a call - or worse - face rejection.
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21 November 2024 | 9 replies
All the above but the cold calling is outsourced to Lamassu.
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26 November 2024 | 44 replies
SEO, cold calling, networking, hitting up probate attorneys, hanging outside the funeral parlor..... ok maybe not that one but point is the strategies are all but endless AND THEY ALL REQUIRE WORK.
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19 November 2024 | 12 replies
I had Simplisafe for a while and had so many guests press it for no reason, it became a nightmare.
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5 December 2024 | 87 replies
Not sure what axe there is to grind when looking at hard cold facts of comparing the makeup of a PPR fund vs a performing portfolio of 1st position notes with nearly the same yield.
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28 November 2024 | 22 replies
Less EVs in the cold, I know, but thanks for the idea!
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25 November 2024 | 8 replies
If the laundry gets hot or cold, I would add ac/heat.