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Hey everyone. My name is Justin Scurry and I'm new to the site. I just downloaded the free beginners guide to real estate investing and I'm currently reading over it. I'm writing this post to meet actual people, or an...
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Has anyone had a mentor for real estate investing. I was wondering what the average cost of a mentor would be and what would you expect out of the mentor.
What was your experience like?
How much did it cost?
Was you...
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Hello BP! Full disclaimer--I'm borrowing a friend's account as I'm discussing a job switch, and I don't want this information floating around the internet with my real name on it in the event that someone from my curr...
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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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Would anyone happen to know a good telephone answering service. I have a full time job and will not be able to answer the phone when its ringing. I will be able to call back during lunch and after work. I was thinking...
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What's going on guys? My name is Eraldo Custodio and I am 25 years old. In about 13-15ish months my military contract will expire and I will once again become a civilian.
I will be going back home to good old Massac...
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If the job of the wholesaler is to broker the deal between seller and buyer, couldn't the buyer find the same deal and save the assignment fee?What special skill does wholesalers have?Is there rule of thumb for wholes...
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Hello!
My name is Oscar Franco, I'm 41 and I've lived in Southern California the majority of my life. I have been studying Real Estate for about 3 years now and I still feel as if my knowledge of the Real Estate busi...
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I have a noisy outdoor HVAC unit at one of my rentals -- called a larger company who said my condenser was broken. Their quote:$2300 for a new condenser / all related installation$3000 for a new outdoor unit all in / ...
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Hello BiggerPockets members!I am 33 years old, based in Sydney, Australia and for now I create houses with a view even if there is no view. That means I do residential design.I have worked in an architectural firm and...