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Blake Ramsey Considering not fully completing college to pursue Real Estate
7 December 2022 | 61 replies
Well, having a diversified set of skills is just as important, and for the same reasons--it allows you to be adaptable and better able to offset losses--which allows you to succeed where others fail. ...college is one of the most time-efficient ways for a young adult to acquire a highly diversified set of skills (almost regardless of their major).So, as long as you're able to keep your college expenses reasonable, and you don't have to go into large amounts of debt for college, a college education can be well worth the time--even if you don't end up pursuing a career related to your major.But, just like most things in life, what you get out of college often depends on what you put into it...students who don't put in effort toward learning, gaining new experiences, self improvement, etc. won't magically pick up the aforementioned skills just because they're enrolled in college.
Jim K. What's your favorite multitool and why?
15 April 2020 | 31 replies
I started carrying a Victorinox One-Handed Forester and looked carefully before I bought the Leatherman Juice CS2 for the bag.The thing about the Juice is that, although Leatherman doesn't advertise it, the square Philips tool is the perfect size to accept a generic 1/4 square drive-to-bit adapter.
Jack B. Found a property in LV but worried about peak
9 September 2021 | 103 replies
There is a lot of unmet demand for Las Vegas properties which match our property profile.Sales - Closings by MonthThe number of closed sales remained stable throughout March.
Bill Plymouth What's with the animosity towards whole-salers?
10 September 2019 | 147 replies
People need to adapt and evolve instead of complain if they are going to stay relevent and successful in this industry.I don't understand the animosity towards wholesalers..the majority of them are honest and working hard to help people who are in a really tough situation.
Account Closed I just sold my first rental home and I made 109,000!
5 January 2015 | 100 replies
Innovation and adaptation are typically keys to success in any industry including real estate.
J. Martin Leasing tiny homes.. Another strategy..
16 May 2016 | 97 replies
As you've noted, to group several tiny houses in an urban setting, you're pretty much down to novelty hotel adaptations, since zoning prevents much else. 
Ken Rishel Chattel Lending on Manufactured Homes and SCRA
30 January 2016 | 0 replies
A Rishel Consulting Group client has just informed us that a state regulator is now including it in their examination as well.Chattel Lender’s ResponsibilitiesLike all compliance issues, the lender must include SCRA into their Compliance Management System with a written Policy and Procedure Manual adapted by their Board of Directors or their Managing Partner(s), a training program for employees expected to assist in the compliance effort, and regular audits to make sure the program is achieving the goals set forth in the Policy and Procedure Manual with corrective action when necessary.
Sheena R Roth Sweet 80 year old tenant can’t afford rent
12 May 2022 | 95 replies
You get up to market rents quickly yet allow some room to adapt. adjust and seek help....
Jason Ridout What value do you put on your image?
10 February 2020 | 74 replies
Looking like someone people want to do business with and coming off as a pretentious A-hole is a balancing act and will need to be adapted to the demographic of age, income, status and expectations of the person you are dealing with.Thanks for your comments everyone!
Shiloh Lundahl If you have less then 20k, you shouldn’t invest in real estate
6 March 2020 | 129 replies
They don't track their own spending, they don't make advance budgeting decisions, they never think about and consciously limit lifestyle creep and hedonic adaptation, two things that are guaranteed to keep you broke for the rest of your life.