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4 September 2017 | 41 replies
Almost the only way to find something that works here is to find it off market and in distress or another major motivation factor for the seller.
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31 May 2015 | 19 replies
He's also motivated to get out of it because he just bought a new home for his family and needs the money.One major reservation I have on it is that it has a pool . . . that the owner put a cover over when he purchased it, and then never took off.
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23 June 2015 | 9 replies
Early on, it was a test of faith, but having my back against the wall has been a great motivator.
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20 August 2015 | 30 replies
Similarly, if your motivation doesn't go beyond, "I want to be rich," you're going to have a hard time.
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21 February 2016 | 1 reply
Let's say you just sent out your second wave of letter/postcards and you're finally starting to get calls which instantly fills you with a tremendous amount of anxiety and excitement. Heavy breathing. The sweats. And ...
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24 May 2017 | 7 replies
My plan is simply to implement a system where my PM's are motivated to keep costs down AND keep tenants happy.
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22 August 2022 | 26 replies
If your serious about ranking your website and motivated seller marketing I would recommend giving Leadpropeller a shot for sure, even if it takes them 12 months to rank your website on page 1 because your market is super competitive it's still worth it.
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3 August 2022 | 8 replies
Beyond that, other motives could include just jerking you around, out of general resentment at stuff not working and having to be fixed.
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14 November 2022 | 21 replies
Hi everyone! I'm currently in the Orlando area looking to start networking and putting myself out there to possibly find someone willing to mentor me. I've had some education and I've spent the last month really just ...
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8 February 2023 | 12 replies
Cold calling is always the best way, but it can take awhile to find a motivated seller.