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9 May 2008 | 30 replies
Most of us could stand to work on our skills in presenting the spoken and written word - here's a great, easy to read book that my favorite real estate mentor suggested in the past - "Eats, Shoots, & Leaves" by Lynn Truss.
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2 May 2008 | 1 reply
I use a system inspired by the Turtle Trader one and as long as I stick to it (which is not easy), I do pretty well.
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23 June 2008 | 6 replies
I thought it was a very simple, straightforward, easy read and a great guide to all the basics...Perfect for anyone starting out.When I first decided to start investing I had to put the info together myself from a ton of different sources and it probably took me a good 6 months to do that.
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5 May 2008 | 3 replies
A split of something always surpasses a whole of nothing or lossThey can show you the ropes while you are getting paid to learnWondering who to ask is as easy as listening and watching who the congregation flocks to "after the meeting"I was a chapter president in San Diego for a year and the best conversations I had were at TGI Fridays after the show...Buy someone a cup of coffee,Could turn into a great team!
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29 May 2008 | 38 replies
You just can never be to sure, and being in an industry where it is easy to get someone alone, and not really knowing who you are working for, it is important to protect yourself.So make sure your daughters and wives know how to use your firearms!
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30 May 2010 | 10 replies
It's not easy, but you can get this information from the lender if you know who to ask for and how to ask.
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26 May 2008 | 7 replies
The bandits currently occupying the White House saw that the best way to make it appear that we have a functioning economy was to make borrowing as easy as possilbe.
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20 May 2008 | 9 replies
Easy one to answer.No binder means no contract and equals no deal.Ask him to put his money where his mouth is.
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14 May 2008 | 11 replies
I like those McDonaldland cookies, so the answer is very easy for me.Just remember - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY!