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4 November 2024 | 12 replies
I have two friends who own rental properties and they are successful with their properties, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad twice along with Rental Property Investing and Power of Habit, I've been told by multiple people apart of the Baby Boomer and Generation X that they wish they invested in Real Estate at my age, I was a Resident Advisor at my University and I enjoyed that role so some of the skills are transferrable, and lastly this is the best time for me to take a risk.
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5 November 2024 | 8 replies
A skilled operator can still make money there, but if you are long distance, have no connections to the area, and just like it because it is cheap, it's probably going to take a lot of time/hassle and underperform index funds.
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3 November 2024 | 1 reply
By leveraging strong negotiation skills and market knowledge, Partner Driven secured Kipling St below comparable prices, making it attractive for immediate resale.
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7 November 2024 | 51 replies
WA Securities Division is investigating (2024).A skilled scammer and con artist, everything is well-hidden through a maze of compartmentalized LLCs.
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5 November 2024 | 28 replies
Management experience can be especially valuable; I've had lenders that were particularly eager to finance my deals because of my extensive property management experience and ownership of a property management firm, since I can demonstrate competent real estate management skills and understand how to maximize profits on an asset, large or small.
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31 October 2024 | 4 replies
Starting out with hands-on experience is a fantastic way to build your skills, and I'm sure many investors would value your help.
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31 October 2024 | 15 replies
Hit some meetups locally to get to know the market and know it really well to be a better skilled realtor to not just you but those other people out there that want to use you!
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30 October 2024 | 2 replies
I'm looking to connect with a reliable, skilled contractor who has solid experience specifically in Fix & Flip projects.
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28 October 2024 | 2 replies
My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.
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28 October 2024 | 5 replies
One, some sales training most sales folks in RE have basically zero sales skills.