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3 January 2025 | 26 replies
So most agents are only putting about half of that $12k in their pocket, and out of that $6k they have to cover all of their operating expenses: licensing fees, MLS/ Realtor Association fees, continuing education classes to stay compliant with licensing requirements, monthly "desk" fees/ technology fees to their brokerage, health insurance for themselves and their family, errors and omissions insurance (required), marketing, car, car insurance, gas, clothes, computer/ software, cell phone, closing gifts, signs, photography, staging if they offer that, etc.
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7 December 2024 | 15 replies
Software is a common question on BiggerPockets.
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16 December 2024 | 1 reply
.), spending time with my family, and always continuing to better myself whether that be reading books, being outdoors and exercising, networking, and/or sharpening my skills for my trade.I started my real estate journey in 2021 after a software business I was a partner in had a bad partnership breakup that saw me lose everything (financially).
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16 December 2024 | 8 replies
Hemlane.com is a management software I use, very effective and affordable.
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19 December 2024 | 5 replies
Vacancy rates can be highly market-specific and influenced by factors like the local job market, tenant demographics, and property management.
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20 January 2025 | 242 replies
It seems that most of the BP influencers I have seen over the years have stepped into MF syndication with varying results.
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13 December 2024 | 6 replies
@Logan Allec is 100% correct, as usual.What your accountant missed is a checkbox in his software.
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7 December 2024 | 1 reply
@Simandu YakubovFor my flipping business, I prefer to use fewer software programs to streamline things.
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23 December 2024 | 12 replies
Aren't you glad that some antisocial media influencer brought this "tax strategy" to your attention?
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16 December 2024 | 15 replies
Setup all business tools like a CRM, MLS access or RE software suites a webpage digital business cards a Facebook business account.