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Patrick Kelly Carpet Tiles
22 January 2016 | 12 replies
It would seem to me that carpet tiles in bedrooms only makes sense for rentals.I've been in the habit of using ceramic tile in common areas, including high traffic like entryway and hallways then creating islands of carpet in bedrooms. 
Account Closed Is BP just for guys?
13 October 2018 | 56 replies
It's just a natural way of writing and a linguistic habit that shows up for a lot of people, no offense intended.I think BP is extremely male-oriented, but it reflects the industry as a whole.
Jay Hinrichs How important are sales skills to the investor
31 August 2014 | 61 replies
Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleFlorence Littauer - Personality Plus: How to Understand Others by Understanding Yourself
Bob C. "What do you (Mr/s. Seller) think your house is worth?"
15 September 2014 | 25 replies
If not I ignore them- bad habit, but whatever, if they're motivated they'll chase you.
Brandon Turner Is it unethical to say "I Buy Houses" if You are a wholesaler?
16 September 2015 | 126 replies
I realize what's going on with newbies buying into the wholesale myths, they got had with bad information teaching them bad habits and poorly justified unethical conduct.
Nancy Roth Mentoring programs
19 August 2013 | 57 replies
After hearing him deliver a presentation about negotiation skills I asked him to recommend someone who would help me improve my own skills (and unlearn some self-defeating mental habits that made negotiating difficult for me)--and to my surprise he said he would consider working with me himself.
Amanda Fox "Dumb question" about my Direct Mail Campaign
16 September 2020 | 64 replies
It's been a lesson to me of why it's vital to do the research and that your gut feeling is often not correct.
Kendra Wray My First Mailing and Only 4 Responses
22 December 2013 | 14 replies
If you figure what it costs for each lead to dial your number, you'll quickly realize how important it is to call them back until they answer.Mike you are right about motivation but we've taken down hangup deals, good habit to be in.
Ron K. Taxes: When is it considered sold
13 February 2012 | 6 replies
Also if you are in the habit of buying and selling properties it may be considered inventory.
Matt Dean New Member from Washington DC
14 February 2018 | 124 replies
I know there is a lot of potential in Baltimore because I receive emails from wholesalers every day, but like Ned said, it's VITAL to know the neighborhoods3) Join a local REI meetup (actually, I've already done that, but have yet to make it out to any meetings)I'd be happy to share my experiences and what I've learned so far looking at properties and visiting different neighborhoods.