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12 January 2017 | 5 replies
This market is for ppl who has money but do not have the meanings to successfully bidding at the auctions.
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12 September 2016 | 6 replies
.- Success track record, creative problem solving, and great eyes for beauty in making ugly place beautiful while not spending a ton of money upgrading.- Since 2002, experience in SFH purchase, buy and hold, remodeling, property management.What gets me going:- Folks with track record in apartment investing to check out my financial model on this deal- Local Chicago Team with proven track record in apartment: contractor /inspector (subcontractor - plumbing, electrical, roof, exterior, interior upgrading), property managementThank You!
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10 September 2016 | 2 replies
There are a ton of very experienced and successful people on here that are happy to reach out and help. :) I wish you much success and all the best!
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9 September 2016 | 5 replies
Has anyone ever faced an issue like this, and have you successfully negotiated a higher rent that is well supported by local comparable values and even HUD numbers that you've received from a housing authority?
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22 September 2016 | 21 replies
I graduated from college with a degree in business administration so have a basic understanding as to what makes businesses successful.
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12 September 2016 | 11 replies
To insure success, follow what Brent stated above...Be SPECIFIC !!!
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11 September 2016 | 4 replies
Follow them closely to see how successful they are a year from now!
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14 September 2016 | 3 replies
Im only 15 but im open to any basic tips that can help me be successful in the long run when i get my real estate license at the age of 18.
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12 September 2016 | 2 replies
I was also able to negotiate lower rates with the contractors we did use to re-wire and re-plumb the house because I did most of the grunt work.
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14 September 2016 | 11 replies
What type of interest do you typically offer your lenders or do you negotiate on a case by case basis?