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30 June 2023 | 100 replies
The people with the war chest already exerted their influence, hence the policy decision that lead paint does not exist in 5+ unit buildings!
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17 February 2018 | 5 replies
Focus on comparing The agent, not the specific insurance companyA seasoned agent, who specializes in insuring real estate investors, will have the ability to influence the claim process and payout.
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23 July 2013 | 9 replies
In addition, local governments will have no more an influence than they would if it weren't a 203k project.
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9 July 2010 | 7 replies
It is very hard to influence valuations so I would rather spend my time putting together support for my offer than trying to chase around a person who will likely not use your information anyway.
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9 January 2017 | 7 replies
An agent can influence a novice investor into what they should be choosing to buy.
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7 May 2020 | 18 replies
All I’m saying is, use your own judgment, do your own due diligence, do fair and balanced research, steer clear of naysayers because they eventually will instill more fear in an already big step to invest in yourself and if you let other people's opinions influence you, you can just stay in that same spot and be in the same situation, so be the strong committed person and move, do something.
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26 May 2014 | 1 reply
I plan on starting out part time within my circle of influence until I can save up enough to quit my full time job.
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11 November 2014 | 8 replies
How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie3.
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4 February 2014 | 3 replies
Two oldies that started it all......Think and Grow Rich, and How To Win Friends And Influence People.
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28 July 2009 | 10 replies
Since the banks have the money and the influence, this is why they are able to subvert traditional consumer protections.