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3 November 2020 | 4 replies
It's safe to say that 2020 was a solid year for me and I was able to substantially increase my income.Bonus: I purchased a 2 floor duplex in a multi family zone where the city allows me to go up to 4 units.
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2 November 2020 | 1 reply
Your next step should be to start reaching out to your sphere of influence.
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12 November 2020 | 4 replies
Their expenses were substantially higher than others in the same market.Bottom line: Manage to the lease.
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4 November 2020 | 3 replies
This will expand your sphere of influence and eventually bring you some work.One tip: you can't just tell them you sell real estate.
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11 November 2020 | 6 replies
Please use common sense when buying, the property should need substantial work or be bought all cash at a steep discount to have an expectation of a short-term profit.
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6 November 2020 | 6 replies
These should be available on Youtube as free videos, which you might be able to use w/ an online Youtube video to mp3 converter to get downloaded on your phone w something like Dropbox;Gary Keller's The Millionaire Real Estate Investor / The Millionaire Real Estate Agent (gives impressively distinct vision for how you can grow in rei)Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People (this book is literally amazing)George Clason's The Richest Man in Babylon (cool story with good advice)Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad (though you've probably read it already)
9 November 2020 | 6 replies
Something else to think about but I don't believe their commission is very substantial.
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5 November 2020 | 17 replies
@Khaled El Dorry you’re not looking for a mentor, you’re looking for a new circle of influence!
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4 November 2020 | 4 replies
Reading, eating healthy, meditation, exercise, etc. all of that is what will make you better and by consequence your business.Here are some of my personal development books as well:Wild at Heart -John EldredgeHow to win friends and influence people - Dale CarnegieThe biology of belief - Bruce LiptonExtreme Ownership - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
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9 November 2020 | 5 replies
That said, we’ve heard a substantial amount of anecdotal evidence that quality rentals are nearly impossible to come by in Point or Plover (everything is full) and that people are having to rent in Rapids to find housing.