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4 April 2015 | 39 replies
The best sales were two in Apple Valley, CA we bought brand new for $150,000 each, and sold them for $300,000 each (to people with no money and 100% loans!).
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20 June 2019 | 18 replies
However, they are big enough that branding may be a more important part of their strategy, so imitating might not work.I'm about to put signage on a truck and 16' enclosed trailer.
22 May 2016 | 38 replies
Stanley, the vast majority of millionaires in the U.S……-Live in a house that costs less than $400k-Are more likely to wear a Timex than a Rolex-Generally pay $15 or less for a bottle of wine-Have never paid more than $400 for a suit-Are more likely to drive a Nissan than a BMW-Spend very little on prestige brands and luxury items.Yes, they’re frugal, but they’re also happy, not to mention financially free.
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10 September 2013 | 21 replies
Perhaps the reason the property needs $50K in repairs is that the prior owner spent so little maintaining the building.Those brand new water heaters will cost $600 ea to replace in 6 years.
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8 September 2013 | 4 replies
Whereas with postcards, people tend not to call unless they have a problem solved.Pair post cards up with a great post card design service matched with good branding, and they really do well.Curious as to what everyones experience is, specifically in their market.
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11 September 2013 | 7 replies
dig what your trying to do with branding yourself but i wouldn't sell to a cop nor want to speak to one. i would avoid you all the time and your message. it's not about what you are, it's about the seller situration.
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9 September 2013 | 6 replies
Economy wise, Portage has been growing strong in the past 5-10 years - A brand new retail section with new box stores and a multi-million recreation center are a couple of the largest improvements in the area.
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9 September 2013 | 9 replies
Don't get too caught up in grand marketing schemes and branding and all of this other stuff.Concentrate on making 1 successful deal that is profitable.
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30 March 2014 | 15 replies
Hey bigger pockets nation,My name is Erick Castelin and I am a brand new investor (also new to Bigger pockets) i'm located in Clermont, Florida... it's on the outskirts of Orlando, Florida.
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22 October 2013 | 59 replies
While not as profound, my other favorite is "Its OK to like your neighbors, but brand your own calves."