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Long time lurker, first time poster!
My name is Ryan and I am a complete and total newbie who is excited to get started in Real Estate Investing in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio. I s...
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What did you learn from 2020 to take into your business next year? For me - it was developing the habit of time blocking and being more productive and purposeful with my time.
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In the most recent episode of the BP Podcast (543) Gino Wickman said if you're trying to make 6 figures then you shouldn't be doing any work that is less than $25/hour. I've heard it before from Brandon, David, and th...
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HELLO BP Family. Today the Condo Association I am a member of had the annual elections. I volunteered and got elected as the Treasurer of the Board. I have attended the annual meetings before but have never been in...
Hey, I'm Jim. Currently own 2 houses (Not free and clear, I wish) in Vancouver, WA, once of which is leased out for a profit of around $600 per month net. It's working, it's nice, but when I hear people on these podca...
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I just bought my first duplex. It’s one bed, one bath, and both sides need renovating. I am wondering if it is more logical, time wise to hire out the work knowing it will cost more money but be on the market sooner f...
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Hey all,Acquiring my first property soon, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on contractors in the Austin, TX area? I'm looking to do cosmetic work throughout 1/2 of a duplex as I house-hack it. The other 1/2...
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Hello, I would like to know if anyone in their right mind would hire someone who knows what they are doing, but has no insurance or a business name. He does work on the side and has his brother and side helper to get...
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When you hire a gc and the bid is 50k, how do you pay him so you make sure he doesnt screw you over?10k per week? 50 percent down? 50% when he completes the job? I have always been burnt by these so called pros and ...
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Just obtained my Real Estate license, and saw a few postings for a Transaction Coordinator.
From my understanding it seems Transaction Coordinators get paid a base salary + $150 to $350 per a deal that closes that t...