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If there's one thing I learnt from the massive crash of CRE in 2023(and 2024) is that "Do not become passive investors". WHen you are passive investor, you become the dumb money , your money is being misused or misman...
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I just signed up for @Michael Quarles gold coaching program. My brother and I have been following and listening to his podcasts for at least 6 months now. His podcasts have been one area where I have learned so much...
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I keep getting directed to this website from all over the place. There are tons of people marketing it. What are all of your thoughts on it? Anyone used their services? Do you think this is a viable technique?
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I have never purchased a turnkey property before so I am not familiar with the process. So correct me where I am wrong.
A turnkey operator finds or builds a property. Then after the rehab or building is done, they pu...
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I would like some input on what the right length of an initial real estate training seminar is. Is it 2hrs - 2 days or somewhere in between? Is it better to do a 2 hr free event and then a longer paid event or should...
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Economic Update (Monday, November 30, 2021)
The shortened Thanksgiving week was a relatively quiet period for our econo...
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I have recently talked to a motivated seller who received a piece of my direct mail. The numbers are tight, however, if I can work with the seller directly and he doesn't have to pay the realtors commission I belie...