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13 January 2024 | 356 replies
I emphasize virtually because I don't think the difference is very large (in respect to hundreds of thousands being saved) between accumulating then pay a bigger lump sum vs periodic extra payments.
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6 April 2016 | 10 replies
I did go to college, not that it is necessary, I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.
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25 January 2024 | 19 replies
Some really great points have been brought up already and one I would emphasize is site utilities.
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23 August 2017 | 11 replies
Good lighting, cameras, signs emphasizing the presence of cameras, gated entry.....all good ideas.
20 September 2013 | 10 replies
I'll emphasize what @Tom Goans says here, at least for CO.
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15 January 2014 | 9 replies
All of the fees alone add to about $1000-$1200/year for me.It's important to emphasize that when you are joining a brokerage, you are interviewing them, and not the other way around.
20 August 2018 | 1 reply
I did graduate from college with honors and it emphasized real estate.
9 July 2018 | 9 replies
And it emphasizes the need to focus on a niche.
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20 March 2016 | 4 replies
I graduated from college with a business degree in business that emphasized real estate.
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13 January 2024 | 55 replies
There is also some sort of surcharge / tax for higher income Might point is, emphasize how much you keep.