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Paul Yevzikov Managing people/bird dogs
3 November 2008 | 7 replies
Of 1 dozen 4 will call, of those 1 will not be a tire kicker.Also anytime someone calls your sign with a non-deal they're trying to wholesell, get all that persons info and offer to help them out.I've found that a semi motivated bird dog can bring you 3-5 solid leads a week if you stay on top of it.The hard part for me has been keeping those people motivated once they're first half dozen leads that they were so excited about end up going nowhere.
Jamie L. What's your motivation?
28 October 2008 | 13 replies
My motivation in running my rental property business is to:1) Make enough money to support my lifestyle2) Be semi-retired by only needing to work 3-4 days a week.3) Build up net worth for "retirement", in case I ever decide that I don't want to work any more (I doubt that will ever happen).This week is a good example of what I've worked so hard to build.
Account Closed Your own homes improvement outline.
20 January 2005 | 0 replies
Walls are painted with Sherwin Williams semi-gloss paint which creates an excellent moisture barrier to the walls.
N/A N/A Is it time for more regulation for mortgage banks?
6 July 2007 | 17 replies
There's still only 1 or 2 lenders that specifically will semi "court" investors as a niche of their business.
N/A N/A How do you insure rehab properties ?
18 August 2010 | 20 replies
We write quarterly policies, semi-annual, and annual policies.
N/A N/A Newby to this site
13 December 2005 | 2 replies
Will semi-retire in about 3 years but hope to buy some rehab to have something to do.
N/A N/A Opinions needed
4 June 2006 | 2 replies
Is this a semi-common investment strategy for buying cheaper houses in urban areas?
Account Closed Offer turned down--thoughts please (long)
22 February 2007 | 3 replies
I don’t know if the road is used by semi’s of not.
N/A N/A New Member in Southeastern PA
19 February 2007 | 1 reply
It's an owner-occupied (I live alone) two-family, and the second unit essentially helps to offset the mortgage rather than earn money.My background is in Finance, but not specifically real estate per se. My
Johnny Aloha If it's a great deal, why hasn't someone else bought it?
28 December 2013 | 12 replies
The house is on a semi-busy street, but not a highway.