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Madison Sloan Newlywed rookies close-ish to first purchase
18 January 2025 | 9 replies
We are open to MFH but depending on the market we pick they are less common in certain parts of Idaho.
Brian Dolbeare Considering a Small Multifamily in Pittsburgh – Concerns About Street Parking
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Brian Dolbeare This is a "it depends" question for sure, but in most cases street parking is pretty common here.
Roger Flot Updated Insurance for renovated property
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
This is a common 'trick" we use in flipping.
Kenyatta Barthelemy Starting out in New Orleans/ Baton Rouge
27 January 2025 | 21 replies
So a room used for laundry that is 100 sq ft (quite common) costs the owner about $72,000 over the course of a decade (in today's dollars). 
Apryl Skahill How to get spouse on board?
28 January 2025 | 19 replies
There was something in it for both of us.You have to find some sort of common ground or gain a lot of trust to show how serious you are about this.
Jonathan Baptiste How to stock your airbnb best practices
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
Providing a starter supply of items like laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and toiletries is common practice and works well for short stays.
Jarrod Ochsenbein My 4th rental property is now under contract
17 January 2025 | 12 replies
I imagine there’s a different dynamic with tenants sharing common spaces, so I’d love to get your insights on how to manage this aspect effectively.Thanks for sharing your experience, looking forward to learning more!
Raul Velazquez REI in Vancouver, BC
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
I don't expect to know everything by then, but I hope to develop a basic strategy that prevents me from making the most common and costly mistakes that a newbie can make.
Mario Morales "Multi-family" agents-how to pick one's
17 January 2025 | 6 replies
@Mario MoralesI think this is a common question and the value that an agent will bring will vary by individual needs.
Bruce D. Kowal The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.