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28 April 2008 | 9 replies
I look at the big dogs - Buffett, Lefrak, Trump for my inspiration, but I'm always excited to hear about the little guy who just went out and made his fortune.Who are your investing (real estate or other) role models?
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24 May 2007 | 9 replies
I know Trump built many properties by brokering the deal.
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27 February 2012 | 7 replies
Another great read is The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump.
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22 March 2011 | 17 replies
Sometimes that makes a personal connection that's emotional, which always trumps rational.
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15 February 2007 | 8 replies
This must be a joke because you know what if you had a deal that required thirty million, you would be talking to Trump.
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17 September 2006 | 1 reply
Wondering how many are motivated and planning on attending the Learning Annex in Chicago (Rosemont) Oct 21st, featuring Trump, Kyiosaki, Tony Robbins?
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18 October 2006 | 0 replies
I'd like to ask those who have been to seminars like the one coming to Chicago this week end......Wealth in Real Estate Expo with Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, Susie Orman.... what can I expect?
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3 November 2006 | 12 replies
Thanks RyanI understand that experience trumps book knowledge.
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6 November 2006 | 0 replies
Hey everyone, I'm Jules, this is my first post. I'm a college grad exploring Real Estate as a full time career. I've learned so much from this website already... thank you all... I will recommend it to my friends.
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