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28 February 2020 | 3 replies
I'm hoping to hear back from the few companies I reached out to, but want to expand my options of starting in the real estate industry.
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27 February 2020 | 0 replies
We always bring the industry with us.
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3 March 2020 | 2 replies
There are also many workshops you can attend for more information as well https://paii.wildapricot.org/Industry-Events
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29 February 2020 | 3 replies
One of our main industries is of course real estate (personal investing, real estate development companies, as well as construction).
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2 March 2020 | 14 replies
Conversion rateThe business of "qualified leads" is a seemingly inexpensive industry for the investor that grows into a 5 digit pride issue trying to chase "qualified sellers".No seller is qualified until you have spoken with them, you have "interviewed" them, and you have decided if you can solve their problem.
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27 February 2020 | 1 reply
I am interested in real estate investment and how this process works, I have worked in sales for over 12 years in the housing industry, I have worked at Fergusons, Home Depot, Lowes, and Sears.
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28 February 2020 | 6 replies
I am a 20 year old from Massachusetts, new but definitely thrilled to finally be able to make time for something I've always wanted to do, learn the real estate industry.
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5 March 2020 | 3 replies
I have switched GCs and the newest one is making me front the cost of his general liability and workers' comp because he said this was an industry standard and it would be very worrisome if a GC is not passing on this insurance cost to me as the owner of the property.
1 March 2020 | 2 replies
The industry has shifted since the inception of Ride Sharing like Uber and Lyft.
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10 March 2020 | 2 replies
They have business, finance and supply chain degrees tailored towards the airline industry (but applicable to real estate).