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There is obviously a lot to learn and master in real estate investing. I was wondering from yall's past experience, what would you say the top 5 skills/habits were that made for your greatest advances early on? To say...
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Happy Weekend everyone,
Today I want to ask how everyone deals with contradictory information, negativity and discouragement, and naysayers.
What I mean by this is that with every market or strategy one chooses, you...
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Hey BP,I want out of my full time job at IBM. I'm sick of it. I know, I know. Working a job (even if you don't "like" it) is a part of "growing up". Working this job is one of the most unfulfilling things I've ever do...
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How did you all get to where you are today in real estate? Was it through building a business, working a 9-5 job (and in what), jumping right in and using other people’s money, etc? If you haven’t invested yet but you...
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I've been seeing this question often from those in high school, especially those interested in Real Estate. Do I go to college? I think it's situational and depends on what you want to get out of college. What are eve...
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I just saw the latest proposed insanity, set to be voted on by the Seattle City Council next Monday. I would be surprised if it does not pass. This one would ban all criminal background checks by landlords of prosp...
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I am sure most of us read the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" at least one time before starting our REI journey. I eve know few who read it more than 3 times. It may be the bible to make you think differently about your job and p...