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5 January 2025 | 4 replies
You definitely should network with them.Relationships are very important in this environment.
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5 January 2025 | 9 replies
This association is the best thing you can do for yourself in the education, networking and vendor relationships
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17 December 2024 | 4 replies
You are far more likely to find a mentor through in-person networking and building relationships.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm here to learn but also to connect and network.
1 January 2025 | 24 replies
NETWORK!!!
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29 January 2025 | 32 replies
Ideally, you are looking for places where everyone is expected to network like local reia meetings.4.
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
You're still leveraging his network/connections/professional experience.
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2 January 2025 | 2 replies
Plus, if you'd like to connect and talk marketing/sales happy to do coffee or something.Also, there are tons of Facebook groups for Chicago real estate.Lastly, just doing some 1:1 networking with lenders, agents, and architects is something we focus heavily on.
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3 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'd like to network with lenders, realtors and experienced house flippers.Thanks in advance and Happy new years!