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Hello All,I'm midway through my Massachusetts Real Estate Agent class and will be taking the exam sometime in late May/early June. My questions for you all are this:What should I look for in joining a brokerage? (Big?...
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The next few weeks look a little crazy, with 7 closings, mostly on the sell side. I need to plan and start another buying campaign. Also need a shovel ready deal in Austin, ASAP, to keep the crew busy. Looking hard...
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I am currently dealing with some occupants (who are no more than squatters) and getting them out so I can get in and start the rehab has been a daunting process. Typically, I get them out with cash for keys and it is ...
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I got a lot of value from Michael L's ongoing post about his experience with Elite in Chicago, so I thought I'd replicate that for others. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/16...I live in Southern Califo...
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I am a bit frustrated and hope this will be received well. This also may be somewhat lengthy as I just need to vent some. I have a 15 yr background in account management/outside sales. My husband (a Chiropractor) an...
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I've noticed that a lot of people on the site come on and ask about how they can get started investing with a poor credit score and if that score even matters in real estate.I'd argue that it does. I think it makes o...
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Here are my results after about $67K worth of direct mail cost in 2014. It would be awesome is we could have everyone who has sent more than, say, 5,000 mail pieces, to post their REAL WORLD results as well. Collect...
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On numerous occasions, clueless real estate agents want to put me on automation where they send me searches from the MLS. They seem to be focused on morphing this into a buyer/broker arrangement.I continue to scratch ...
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I know this post is long but if you ever thought of investing or have invested with a turnkey company could you help me?Over the past 8 years I have worked hard to establish myself as both a investor friendly contract...