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9 October 2024 | 9 replies
Do you have the skills to do the work yourself, or would you have to hire someone?
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14 October 2024 | 420 replies
The wealth of knowledge shared in this community has not just boosted my skills but opened up new pathways for me in the real estate realm.
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7 October 2024 | 15 replies
A degree is something not only to fall back on, but also gives you skills.
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7 October 2024 | 1 reply
With that being said, most of the people in my immediate network who are in the construction business say the most valuable skill is just being able to run a team and a job efficiently and if they could start over they would go the GC route.
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7 October 2024 | 4 replies
There is no true "science" to it and it is a bit of an art, but to answer your question, you are doing all the right things, and I would not let 2 rentals that have been on for a long time stop you.
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5 October 2024 | 9 replies
Even though I have a business degree from a prestigious NYC University my skill set from owning my own business for 25 years did not transfer into my eventual W-2 job or the job market itself.
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9 October 2024 | 39 replies
@Billie Young like I said, the 90% is NOT the norm... some of these owners are skilled marketers, agents, etc.
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11 October 2024 | 40 replies
By the end of the year I had two skilled partners (and many more experienced investors interested in working with me/us) I met in the group.
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6 October 2024 | 26 replies
It seems like there is a bit more going on there in the summer with whitewater outfitters, art festivals and more of a mountain biking community.
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6 October 2024 | 1 reply
Build a Strong Team and DelegateAs you grow, it’s critical to surround yourself with skilled professionals who can take on various tasks, allowing you to focus on high-level strategy.