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1 May 2017 | 4 replies
Thinking about ditching absentee owner prospects and just focusing on foreclosure and probate leads so I have more motivated sellers.Any coaching or advice would be appreciated.
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29 January 2019 | 205 replies
@Michael Warinner Go to your local REIA, network like crazy, start taking real estate courses, look for coaches and mentors to guide you along the way.Never stop learning and doing!
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22 December 2015 | 9 replies
Being a coach in the area and also an investor around the U.S.
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23 February 2014 | 31 replies
Do not pay someone that only makes their money being a "COACH".
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24 February 2008 | 21 replies
However, if you need to get your motivation out of a book (or from a seminar, coach, or mentor) - don't bother.
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29 January 2009 | 13 replies
Roop Doran, are, IMO, two of the best teachers/coaches out there.
29 April 2013 | 1 reply
There are books you can read, expensive coaches you can hire and there is this site.
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9 March 2017 | 20 replies
I believe in coaching, but the programs seemed more marketing than coaching.
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12 August 2021 | 14 replies
Coach Carson will be speaking at our meeting on Monday about getting to financial independence and retiring from a W2 job at an early age.
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5 February 2019 | 56 replies
On another note, your realtor may sees you as you are looking for coaching and becoming very familiar, sucking all his time and experience for free.