I take what I like from some, toss what I don't like & forge my own version of the path.unless you have been there most dont' understand the dynamics of a sales meeting with agents.. in my day and that day was in the late 70s half the meeting was on sales techniques.. and how did we talk to this buyer or seller how did we close .. what pitch did you use..real estate does not just happen there are script that need to be followed that are tried and true.. just one line phrases in your delivery can make the difference of me blowing out of real estate at 18 or making 50k my first year in 1975 which was over the top in those days.

I was curious if anyone is currently using solar power as a means to advertise lower rental costs to new renters, or if the strategy of implementing solar to decrease rental costs has been done by anyone else yet?

., and in the years ahead it’ll be these young people who will be powering the future of work.

Normally, they would say "what do you mean by that", which is a perfect opener for the various techniques I use (Subject, To, Wrap, Lease Option, etc) and that it didn't require fixing up the house or house "showings".

I got my appetite whetted for RE when I put our own house (which we were renting) on Airbnb and seeing the power of STRs firsthand.Even though Austin has already appreciated quite a bit, I think it's still a great market to get into for STRs and even traditional rental properties.Looking forward to connecting with other like-minded real estate go-getters!

Coffee is for Closers   .... most people simple can't close.they can do 95% of what is laid out above but they simply can't close.. they cannot get them selves to spit out and ask for the order.you need definite closing talent and you need to be able to control the client without them relizing your doing it.if your technique is to simply ask them what do you think would you like to do this.. your going to get   ( I need to think about it and or no)  that's not closing and you will never be a top producer.you need to tell them what they will buy and when they will buy it .. but in a manner they don't know you did it.. that's what separates the great sales folks from the dud's and believe me I have been around both for 40 years.I love listening to my wife on the phone. she gets all excited calls her buyer  ( she does not do investment only homewoners and is damn good at it)  first thing out of her mouth.HI I just found YOUR home..

I'm hoping he has enough power and influence to make this happen but I am trying to prepare for that meeting as we speak!

It was not a job that required a whole lot of brain power or decision making though, but it paid the bills I needed to pay at the time.

A new diamond grower and tech server farms taking advantage of plenty of water, low power rates and stable geology. 

This allows you to see exactly where you're at financially and gives you a clear sense of your buying power.