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23 June 2016 | 7 replies
Besides BiggerPockets, this is an excellent way to network with like minded folks.
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6 August 2016 | 19 replies
KarenaSome houses are excellent long-term Investments.
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14 March 2017 | 29 replies
In addition, the National Apartment Association offers an excellent online introductory course for the Independent Rental Owner Professional (IROP) credential that I'd highly recommend as another first step.
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14 March 2017 | 13 replies
Excellent job actually taking action, that's first and most important step!
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28 October 2022 | 16 replies
Chris Purcell of course already knows this, but this is probably the main rationale behind his excellent advice.
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6 April 2017 | 39 replies
@Ron Dayley excellent point..
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22 September 2016 | 4 replies
BP is an excellent way to have questions answered and gain knowledge.
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19 January 2017 | 7 replies
Regardless, we will be doing both.We started out by getting a logo done (99designs did an EXCELLENT job in my opinion), building a web page, phone numbers and vmail setup, driving for dollars and we are sending out the first mailer this week.
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1 November 2016 | 13 replies
Many contractors worked for someone else and are excellent tradesmen but have no business education.