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26 February 2020 | 25 replies
It can be a grind but you learn a ton and the truth be told is if you develop the skills to find a good deal its just a matter of time for your capital to grow to where you can make other plays.
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20 February 2020 | 0 replies
My ability to be personable, along with my communication and negotiation skills ultimately are my biggest assets and are what I bring to the table in every deal.
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9 March 2020 | 41 replies
There are valuable skills you learn investing actively and it can be a great place to start.
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21 February 2020 | 11 replies
That is a horrible investment to me.Like any investment there will be people skilled at it and they will make above average returns but most will not be and they will make below average returns.
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3 March 2020 | 18 replies
To run a park business efficiently and constantly move the needle requires a completely different set of skills and focus.
26 February 2020 | 8 replies
@Trace LeDoggeI see your point, but it doesn't matter what the seller's skills are when buying FSBO.When buying direct from the seller and without representation, the buyer has to know what they are doing.
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3 April 2020 | 17 replies
For agents in particular, the skills you learn as a residential agent will not serve you as a commercial agent, it's a whole new set of skills.
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24 February 2020 | 4 replies
As you can tell I lack major skills at reading comps) Due to the loan being a lot smaller number, it isn't considered a jumbo loan by the VA so my refi rate dropped from 5.5% with the original loan of 540k to now 477k @ 4.875% with 0 points.I have a POA in line because most of my work is over seas.
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21 February 2020 | 0 replies
As you can tell I lack major skills at reading comps) Due to the loan being a lot smaller number, it isn't considered a jumbo loan by the VA so my refi rate dropped from 5.5% with the original loan of 540k to now 477k @ 4.875% with 0 points.I have a POA in line because most of my work is over seas.
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5 March 2020 | 2 replies
I have a ton of tools, resources, data, skill-sets and right now I am exploring how to best leverage them.