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5 February 2007 | 4 replies
I post this here because new investors make this mistake more than others.I am a builder/developer in Texas.
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5 February 2007 | 8 replies
He also is starting his own real estate company where he and another partner will be making a housing development of million dollar homes.
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3 March 2009 | 6 replies
Can't get lower land carrying costs than that.Most developers underestimate how long permitting may take.
6 February 2007 | 2 replies
It was fully operational when I took it over and I have been developing it since then.
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7 February 2007 | 6 replies
My realtor is a better negotiator than I am and the MLS will be seen by way more prospects than my FSBO sign or ad in the paper.Good Luck!
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13 February 2007 | 5 replies
The market is highly developed and can be tough for the new guys.
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11 February 2007 | 4 replies
Become a property manager that thinks and acts like an owner would, and I'm sure you will develop many satisfied clients.As for marketing for clients, I would recommend becoming an active member in your local Real Estate Investment Clubs.
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7 February 2007 | 0 replies
Land is always a great pick if wanting mid-term to long-term wealth especially working as a developer or with a developer or investing within developing company.
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23 April 2007 | 11 replies
We are still selling a ton of real estate and new developments and investment opportunities are becoming available every day!
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11 February 2007 | 0 replies
Associated Real Estate Services (ARES) works closely with financial institutions and real estate developers.