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15 December 2014 | 11 replies
I watch the MLS religiously here, so this never was posted for sale, or as a short previously.Is there anything I can do now to get a short sale approved before the foreclosure?
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18 October 2023 | 40 replies
Karen,Definitely a leader in the U.S.A and much of North America, though there are other places which exceed even California's standards (Australia for water consumption; Germany for renewables; Scandinavia and {part of} Canada for insulation, etc)
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2 June 2023 | 161 replies
If they had questions they were often hesitant to give them answers without pitching the next level of training to them.With all due respect I think if you just network at your local REIA and read BP religiously that is all you will really need.
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12 December 2018 | 5 replies
Had been sitting on the sidelines so long but finally after discovering BP I learned the lingo, started listening religiously and boom, within a year I have my first deal.
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23 August 2017 | 28 replies
Just finished talking to my Private Mortgage Banker of Leaders Club Member and discussed his REI investments in a market never heard of $170K brand new house appraised for $190K.
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8 July 2011 | 146 replies
I'm glad our fearless leader set the record straight about reviving old posts and I thought I might be posting too much here, being a new kid.
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30 September 2015 | 4 replies
This also helps you by expanding your personal network so you are better prepared once your mentor has helped you "get started on the path".In my local group, one of our leaders has gotten two of his best property leads from people among those he mentors.Hope this helps...
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18 January 2016 | 25 replies
In fact, our team is the current leader in the U.S. in both applications and closings under this program.
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16 June 2013 | 2 replies
Our local REI leader is very outspoken that he attended for over a year without speaking to anyone or doing anything (not that that is recommended : ) - but...you will be welcome.
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17 January 2018 | 4 replies
I religiously listen to the BP podcast, listen to audiobooks on my commute to work everyday, read and analyze deals in the evening.