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24 June 2008 | 18 replies
I get paid for what I'm worth, and I control my path to greatness..
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24 October 2007 | 8 replies
Report them to the city--what ever your animal control agency is.
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29 December 2007 | 66 replies
The spotter is both able to be compensated based on the deal going forward (skin in the game) while at the same time the investor has control of the negotiations and the deal mechanics.Note that user English case law (used in 49 states) there is the principal that is something walks like a duck, talks like a duck it is a duck.
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23 April 2007 | 18 replies
This is the guideline I use to assist my clients in determining NOI: Vacancy Factor (5%)Offsite Management Advertising Administrative (G&A) Insurance Legal and Professional On-site Management Interior Cleaning and Maintenance General Repairs and Maintenance Exterior Cleaning and Maintainance (gardening, pool, pest control, etc.)
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18 April 2007 | 5 replies
Real estate is a long term game and you haven't "lost" 89k...you only win or lose when you decide to sell which, thanks to a lack of price controls imposed by the government, is any time you'd like!
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3 October 2007 | 8 replies
Every deal is different...I have had a pretty bad one myself.I will stick with landlording, light rehabs and a few REITs to keep my RE invesment portfolio empire going...I enjoy collecting checks every month and being in complete control of all my property without question from any "partners".
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26 July 2011 | 35 replies
That tells me that the course is designed precisely, minute by minute, to maximize the # of advanced training sales.
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18 July 2012 | 6 replies
You have no control over single-family home appreciation, but you can create value in a true income property by enhancing its income stream.
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29 May 2007 | 15 replies
Just keep it under control on the spending . . . don't overdo it!