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Micro Flipping: How To Be A Successful Micro Flipper | Real Estate Skills Nov 24, 2020

Micro flipping is a phrase that’s been gaining steam in the real estate industry recently and is a new market sector that everyone should know about. Done right, this is simpler and less risky than co...

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Absentee Owner Lists: What They Are and How To Build One Oct 08, 2020

Building an accurate and robust absentee owner list is a powerful tool for any successful real estate investor to have in his or her toolbox.

With the 2020 housing market continuing to show nationwid...

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What The Property Brothers Don't Tell You | Real Estate Skills Sep 16, 2020

With more time spent at home, you may catch yourself channel surfing more than usual, trying to help the family find something new to watch. Well, what if we told you that you could get a good source ...

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What Is A Pocket Listing? The (Ultimate) Guide | Real Estate Skills Aug 13, 2020

Pocket listings are one of the unique and controversial methods of buying and selling real estate.

The “pocket” side of the term is metaphorical. It is essentially a listing represented by a real est...

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What Are Contingencies In Real Estate? The (Ultimate) Guide Jul 10, 2020

For 99% of the population, buying a home is the largest and most important purchase they will make in their lifetimes. The property will cost you a lot of money so you want everything to go as smooth ...

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Red Flags Before Hiring a Contractor | Real Estate Skills Jun 30, 2020

As we've learned from rehabbing and flipping hundreds of properties, the success of major home improvement projects largely depends on the contractor you hire.

Yet, not all working contractors are qu...

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