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5 December 2014 | 8 replies
Being personable and mastering negotiation skills can set you apart and help you close deals that the big guys couldn't.
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6 December 2014 | 3 replies
I think you are onto your best thinking when you seek to partner with investors to offer your skill set.
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23 May 2014 | 10 replies
That being said if real estate investing is a business can it be easy to obtain medical insurance and other benefits to cover my family.
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30 June 2015 | 32 replies
As you fine tune your rehab estimating and project management skills each flip after this one should get easier.
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12 June 2014 | 26 replies
You want the terms.like home warranty, appliances, closing cost, seller financing....etc.negotiating is a skill that everybody has to WIN in the game.
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11 August 2014 | 22 replies
The degree and work experience helped me to be able to asses the structural condition of a house, and gave me great analytical skills (but my spelling sucks).
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2 December 2014 | 53 replies
Food/water, toileting, grooming, exercise, socialization and medical care are a few things to consider.2.
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5 November 2014 | 23 replies
It's not like my skills would be outdated. :0)I cannot stress enough about having a supportive spouse.
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5 November 2014 | 15 replies
It really depends on your goals, your skills and your time.
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19 November 2014 | 23 replies
When I was a medical student we rented a house. 5 med students in a house, with a dog.To this day I wonder "what was the owner thinking!"