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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
The best deals I find are usually due to agent negligence of the area and a very poor listing presentation.
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12 February 2025 | 12 replies
She uses QBO and is linked to my online banking and a couple of credit cards.
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11 February 2025 | 13 replies
I believe these systems only work if you have good employees, in which case a bonus is unnecessary.I provide strong compensation, some benefits like 401k, growth opportunities, and a strong work culture.
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10 February 2025 | 21 replies
That is a red flag to me but I find it hard to believe that a business with 4.8 stars on so many reviews and A+ BBB rating could be a scam.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
We have never had an issue using those services.We make sure to do initial vetting of our candidates and a showing before we have them apply to not waste their money unless we want to move forward.
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21 January 2025 | 11 replies
I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.
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9 February 2025 | 8 replies
Not bad, especially considering it’ll take about 9 months for permits and a year for construction.Now, let’s say you decide to do a lot split with two 4,000-square-foot duplexes.
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Listing your property there ensures visibility.Build Relationships: When agents reach out, respond quickly, highlight your property’s amenities, and showcase your flexibility to meet displaced families’ needs.Highlight Insurance-Friendly Features: Emphasize features like flexible lease terms, utilities included, and a fully furnished setup to attract insurance placements.This approach has helped me successfully market to insurance companies.
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22 January 2025 | 1 reply
So even though I lost a deal and commission I won loyalty and a client for life and became very valued as an agent and very successful by getting the money that was deserved and obviously, rightfully, morally and legally due to her.
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27 January 2025 | 23 replies
But, it's very commutable, and a lot of people working in Reno (especially South Reno) actually live in Carson City because it's cheaper.