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I'm nearing the end of real estate school and will be taking my state exam in mid-July. I've been reading @Scott Trench's book, Set for Life, and I'm bought into the concepts. The problem I'm having is... figuring out...
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Real Estate Podcaster and Branding Stylist
I create Online courses for the Real Estate Business to Generate Leads, Use Social Media in Real Estate, and Brand their Personal Brand. I teach Agents to grow their busines...
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Looking to purchase an existing hair salon and the associated real estate. Two office condos in an office park. There are 10 booths and currently 8 stylists. The leases were set to expire mid 2021, but now two of the ...
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Interesting model. Subdivide a commercial space at busy shopping plaza into small studios designed for hair stylists and beauty boutiques. 100 to 300 square feet, all utilities included, insurance, security as well. ...
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Just a tip for you all starting out… Don't rent to strippers, hair stylists, bartenders etc… If they are in the cash business, they are uncollectable. You need to find someone with a good job that is not worth leavi...
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I am in the position to go green aka electric thanks to solar, the numbers all make sense to move in this direction. My net out of pocket expense is roughly $14K, finance it with a low payment, and rapidly pay it off....