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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
Of course we all have to start somewhere but I tell everyone I do business with regardless if it's with me or someone else I always recommend them to build a portfolio.
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16 January 2025 | 4 replies
It's just a bad business.
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22 January 2025 | 203 replies
Maybe the owner of a plumbing business.
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11 January 2025 | 13 replies
Glad you're building your business while still active duty, that's a powerful move!
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
I work with 4 electricians , 3 plumbers , 4 HVAC , 5 or 6 framers , if 1 is busy I use another .
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12 January 2025 | 185 replies
Is SubTo a major part of your business today?
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26 December 2024 | 21 replies
It blows my mind that you can actually start and operate a legitimate business in the US without telling the government (not the public) the name and address of the owner.
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17 January 2025 | 35 replies
Having used both, I would go with propstream if you're looking for a solid data platform, and are investing significant money into other systems as part of your business and its growth model.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
I strongly recommend consulting with an employment attorney—search for one in the area where the business is operating.
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10 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Andreas Mathews admirable, but make sure you do some research so you understand what a PM can make.Starting your own PMC business will require 75-150 doors to make a decent living, depending on gross rents and your fee structre.Working for a SFR PMC as a PM, will require a RE license and you usually get paid a percentage of the gross rents the portfolio of owners/properties you manage generates.