Hello BP-NATION,I am overly joyed to announce that I have closed on my first investment property, a house hack duplex in Greenville, NC.

For example, my ranch in San Diego was previously owned by a very famous (and wealthy) business man.5) Have it professionally photographed with people enjoying the benefits of ranch life6) Hire a publicity person to get press releases sent out coordinated with area events and it her announcements.7) Hire a real estate agent linked to celebrities and high profile people.

There have also been interesting announcements for cuts (i.e.

Hey all - I announced this earlier in the week and thought I got all remaining threads, but it looks like I missed this one.

In fact, the California Association of Realtors® contacted Nationstar and Auction.com and states in an announcement on the California Association of Realtors® website that if agents are going to take these listings, they need to accept the process.However, it’s possible that the tables are about to turn.

So when you say they are interested in coming to your area: did they announce plans to own a building or simply bring their brand name to that area?

By the time the sales announcement was made, I had stockpiled enough cash to buy my condo (so thankfully, no retirement withdrawals).

You may want to consider moving this from the 'official site announcements' forum @Patrick Soukup!

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Mike announced on his 150th podcast episode that he's pulling the plug on it.