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5 November 2021 | 5 replies
Thanks guys, place lacks decent pictures right now as I’m waiting to renovate, hoping to generate more leads once that’s done and I have new pictures.
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9 November 2021 | 4 replies
I understand there is so much more than file work when being a broker: leads, networking, lenders, etc.
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5 November 2021 | 1 reply
A good combination of an established training program with a mentor(s), and opportunities for leads, is definitely the way I'd go.
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11 November 2021 | 7 replies
Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.
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10 November 2021 | 11 replies
The ‘best market’ question always leads me to ask follow up questions, such as: what are your long-term goals?
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5 November 2021 | 1 reply
I have a couple leads, but no one is motivated to sell right now.
1 December 2021 | 4 replies
Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.
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5 November 2021 | 2 replies
They are great for comping homes, will show all the sold comps, user friendly, and a good way to look for leads as you can put lists together on them, ie vacant homes, defaults, liens...
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15 December 2021 | 11 replies
Purchase price: $231,000 Cash invested: $294,600 Complete gut, made the property lead safe, 100% New wire, 100% New plumbing, all new appliances bathrooms and kitchens.
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6 November 2021 | 5 replies
I use the rapid lead paint testers on older homes.I also check the electrical panel for those that no longer meet code & check for a heavily corroded bus bar.