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7 August 2024 | 14 replies
So smart to keep the 10% in separate account for repairs and 5% for vacancies and I’ll tell them that but also let them know how I go about making sure attendant moves out a new one comes in.
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5 August 2024 | 7 replies
I would start to look to connect with people in your local area and see if there are meet ups to attend outside of learning here online.
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4 August 2024 | 1 reply
You may want to get some ideas by attending your local real estate investment club to see if anyone has ever done this before and their thoughts.
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4 August 2024 | 5 replies
It is what it is and you have a business to attend to.
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3 August 2024 | 0 replies
My oldest child is attending online college from Portland and renting a room.
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6 August 2024 | 17 replies
Search BP or attend local RE investor meet ups.
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2 August 2024 | 21 replies
Also, if you no longer attend LIVE meetings, do you miss the interaction?
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1 August 2024 | 4 replies
.: @James McGovern I'd go to meetups I have attended local meetups and have not met any.
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1 August 2024 | 6 replies
A big way to expedite this is to go to local meetups and attend local masterminds that will get you in front of people that are in the community you want to do deals in and partner with.
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2 August 2024 | 4 replies
A few tips to get started: focus on networking with local investors, attend meetups or join online forums, and consider reading books like "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" or "Rich Dad Poor Dad."