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14 April 2014 | 67 replies
This is just my two cents on it.This is some great stuff MikeWhat I found is that 90% of foreign investors never come and see the area or properties.I have always encouraged everyone to take time out and visit the area and meet the people they are looking at doing business with.Thanks
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31 March 2014 | 10 replies
Naturally, my family has encouraged me to put it away in the market and let it grow the conventional way.
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28 March 2014 | 2 replies
Thanks, Josh, Brandon and J for another awesome podcast and encouraging this call to action!!!
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30 March 2014 | 6 replies
After months of looking in So Cal, networking and reading/learning and encouragement from BP I finally took action and made an offer!
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2 April 2014 | 7 replies
Thank you everyone for your comments and queries and also those of you who viewed the post without commenting, I hope it provides some encouragement!
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30 March 2014 | 2 replies
I started a thread when I began doing direct mail and it helped keep me accountable as well as provide encouragement for others.2.
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1 April 2014 | 5 replies
I'm much the same way, but thanks to the wealth of knowledge (and encouragement) from folks on here, I'm about to make an offer on my first rental.Don't be shy about posting your progress either.
2 April 2014 | 3 replies
I would encourage you to learn about them, but they are probably out of your reach for now until you get more money and more experience.
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25 June 2014 | 73 replies
Thanks...I appreciate the encouragement!
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26 May 2014 | 8 replies
The cat owners stayed and the pit bull owners left.One way to encourage existing tenants to move on their own is to gradually increase their rent.