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15 January 2013 | 4 replies
I know this is a broad question but any thoughts, tips or links to posts here on BP would be greatly appreciated.
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14 July 2013 | 8 replies
If they are all over the place o elusive or non-committal I do not spend 10 seconds with them.If you are shadowing a top producer they should be giving you tools and processes they use to generate business and close deals related to your niche.
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23 January 2013 | 7 replies
Many times I've heard from folks I deal with or have taught that it was their presentation that tipped the scales in a transaction.Even when it doesn't, it builds your reputation as a knowledgeable professional --- and that's what may seal the next deal.
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16 January 2013 | 16 replies
A good tip is to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you want to learn more about, so you'll be notified when they are discussed on forums.
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12 December 2013 | 25 replies
You have to have a long term view, as these cycles take a decade or so, and longtime observer can see how it's taken areas up past the tipping point, or not.
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12 July 2013 | 9 replies
For websites, if static shots are OK just use print screen or the W7 snipper tool & paste into PPTX or Word.
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18 January 2013 | 6 replies
The numbers I ran through the different tools I found on here came up with a similar Cap rate as to what you stated which didn't seem to bad for a less than 10 year old property in a nice area.
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7 February 2014 | 9 replies
How to Be a Landlord: 10 Tips for Success2.)
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22 January 2014 | 23 replies
I stumbled upon this forum a while ago, used it sparingly at first, but now I see what a great tool it is for anyone interested in real estate and investing.
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3 February 2013 | 3 replies
Do you have the tools to address those needs?