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29 January 2025 | 21 replies
I think just a general rule of thumb is if you don't have experience, I'm talking years + and hours + in this field.
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1 January 2025 | 22 replies
However, I enjoy the more operational side of flips and would like to grow my business out of state to increase flipping volume and have less competition in finding deals.
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23 January 2025 | 31 replies
My goal is simply to make enough to show that my business makes money so I can continue enjoying living here.
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27 December 2024 | 27 replies
But if you automate your rent collection and buy a property with the right tenants it becomes enjoyable.
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23 December 2024 | 1 reply
If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out I enjoy helping BP member's avoid lost time or money.
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30 December 2024 | 12 replies
If we could just explain to the young agents or new agents, here and in the field, to add value wherever they go, the clients would come from that.
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31 December 2024 | 57 replies
If your tenants have an enjoyable experience with you, as opposed to hating you, you will go far if you are self-managing.
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23 December 2024 | 8 replies
Always invest in your backyard @Dina Mazur - you have a huge home-field advantage I would not give up.
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31 December 2024 | 18 replies
Wife and I would like to phase out of work here soon so would like to maximize income so we can really enjoy retirement and help out our daughters if needed.
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17 January 2025 | 24 replies
@Brian EastmanI agree that we have thoroughly enjoyed working with them and they were great to deal with.