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I have some free time in-between buying properties and I like to use it wisely. I need some recommendations on books regarding basics of starting a business (beyond a simple sole proprietorship), personal growth/value...
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Would anyone like to share their thoughts on the effectiveness of cold calling, Facebook ads, and virtual driving for dollars in obtaining off-market deals?
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http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/03/the-beginners-guide-to-highly-effective-real-estate-networking/
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I am really new to REI and don't have experience. I joined Lifestyles Unlimited and am reading Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and both keep talking about having an "abundance mentality". My q...
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Hello BP community!I get asked this quite a bit with some of my clients, so I figured I'd share my thoughts on it. If you own a home that was built prior to 1978, there is a good chance there is asbestos somewhere in...
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Hello! I am new to real estate, and ready to learn! I'm really interested in creative financing, some rentals, and commercial real estate. I'm excited to be here, and meet some like minded individuals. A little bit ab...
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Stakeholder Capitalism - Klaus SchwabBlack Swan, Fooled by Randomness, & Anti-Fragile - Nassim TalebThink and grow rich - Napoleon HillHuman Action - Ludwig von misesScaling People - Claire Hughes JohnsonHow to Wi...
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I love David Green’s outlook. I’ve been struggling with mindset lately. I keep listening to books such as “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and other self growth books. I would love to read one specifically wr...
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I live in Indiana but have a couple who is applying to live in one of my houses and they are from Ohio. In Indiana we have www.doxpop.com and mycase.in.gov which are both free sites to find court cases, does anyone kn...