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Being an entrepreneur and marketing are 2 other key aspects, and I get information about those topics on the other shows.

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I have been soaking every podcast, key word alert, and forum up.

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The location is the biggest influence on the price.So for example, if the house has a n ARV of 1.5m and needs a rehab of $100,000 the 70% rule would make your MPP = 950,000.

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I know of several HOA's in CA who have negotiated discounted payoffs of past-due balances & liens after 1+ year of non-payment.I think part of this depends on the size of the HOA, and honestly, whoever is the "dominant" member on the Board, coupled with the influence exerted by the professional property manager (this is all often influenced by the number of units under the HOA.)

One of our agents has 6 bullet holes in his car after he tried to negotiate cash for keys with a tenant in the worst part of Detroit.

I think these properties would appeal to women much more than the "average" house and I'm a big believer in women having a lot of power and influence when it comes to house buying.