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31 October 2011 | 1 reply
I found a website (seems I have visited this site before too)I don't quilify but it looks good for those who do.Question:Do I need equaty in my home to refinance?
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4 November 2011 | 16 replies
Just another reason why I love this website!
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1 November 2011 | 1 reply
You might also find a local website that tracks this info as well.They want you to pay for it sometimes to get the information.You can always use a commercial broker for your first deal in that type of property.The seller usually has a commission factored into the listing price.
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3 November 2011 | 3 replies
Kelly I looked at recruiting agent for my firm years ago.At one point I did an active campaign and had about 45 agents at my firm at one time.I have found most agents feel entitled or won't follow the steps you tell them to be successful.They will skip some steps because they are lazy and want to "get rich quick" like the rest of the population which is why so many fail.If I add an agent say on a 70/30 split then I have to take time from my own deals where I make 100 percent to make 30 with them.The training and getting over their mindset takes so much more time than me doing my own deals.This is why I have only 7 agents right now.I got rid of the rest.Many companies try the 100 percent model but you get either new agents having no experience,part-time agents who are rusty,child support demands,irs tax liens,license lapses for education and or non-payment of dues etc.It is a huge headache to keep up with for a low return.If you go the other route you can train new agents for a fat split before they leave the business or train a select few agents that you want to feed leads to on your team.I just focus now on my own investment purchases and my own commercial listings.
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2 November 2011 | 24 replies
But I do kinda agree with people in that you shouldn't mandate it.Would it be possible to have a very large archive of professional looking avatars and randomly select a new one for each user?
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5 November 2011 | 11 replies
I agree that a agent doesn't have your best interest in selecting a good tenant.
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3 November 2011 | 4 replies
I use Bank of America's apprasial website.
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3 November 2011 | 4 replies
I'm a newbie been on the website , my name is obed currently I live in NY, I'm really interested in real estate investing .I have been studying, reading book, planning to join a real estate club soon .
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9 November 2011 | 20 replies
Meanwhile, study the listings in your area intently, check out what is popping up on Craigs List, look for real estate companies with web sites and study how they pitch their properties, go visit some apartment properties, drive around and survey your area, etc. etc.I also like having partners.
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6 February 2012 | 10 replies
We are looking into going mobile with our website and would like some feedback.