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20 November 2024 | 37 replies
(I get it, I look younger than the Grandpa I am, thank you but yes, nearing 40yrs in the industry).
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10 November 2024 | 9 replies
Looking to build relationships with experts and also investors in the fix and flipping and also short term and mid term rentals industries.
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11 November 2024 | 5 replies
Look at any farming family and most have left the industry...same for fishing, timber etc.
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10 November 2024 | 6 replies
However, there are more and more resources that are helping the industry as a whole, so hopefully this will shift more positively in the coming years.
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12 November 2024 | 4 replies
Hi everyone,I'm considering moving from real estate to construction and keep seeing articles about high interest rates and labor shortages affecting the construction industry, but they often only scratch the surface.
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12 November 2024 | 8 replies
For pros, he challenges conventional wisdom and explodes sacred cows by exposing hidden conflicts of interests and mis-alignments that many in the industry won’t admit to.
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10 November 2024 | 7 replies
When investing locally, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.
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12 November 2024 | 26 replies
I am very well known in this industry as the guy that gets houses for pennies on the dollar.
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11 November 2024 | 9 replies
I’m looking to understand industry standards and best practices.
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14 November 2024 | 21 replies
I personally recommend looking into the Columbus OH market - good population growth, lots of job opportunities in a good mix of industries, and strong rental demand.