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Building a GREAT core team for your real estate investing business is the key foundational principle you need.

Listen in on Beau and Marco Barnes talk through how to build a successful team in real estate. There are a lot of nuggets here, so make sure you take notes! About Marco Barnes Marco Barnes, Jr. is an experienced real estate investor and Wall Street trained financial manager. He has over 30 years of expertise building business enterprises in real estate and the money markets including stocks, forex, commodities, and options trading.

He owned a real estate and mortgage company for over 15 yrs that included offices in 10 States on the West Coast of the U.S. He is an accomplished and sought out speaker and continues to guide and coach people on "Building a Better Life" for themselves through his private real estate coaching and private money consultancy.

Is Investing 4U

Is Investing 4U

Before you dive into house hunting and mortgage applications, the most critical piece of due diligence you can do is on yourself. Real estate success requires more than just capital; it demands a spec... ...more

Real Estate

November 12, 20254 min read

Staged Right

Staged Right

Staging is the art and science of preparing a home for sale by neutralizing its character and maximizing its appeal to the widest pool of potential buyers. Simply put, the right Home Stager can add $$... ...more

Real Estate

October 15, 20253 min read

Your A Team

Your A Team

Newbies often fail in real estate because they try and do everything on their own. This leads to missed opportunities and also mistakes that can hurt your profit margins. A good team can save you both... ...more

Real Estate

July 18, 20253 min read

AirBnB Freeze

AirBnB Freeze

When investing in real estate you should always have a plan B. You never know what may happen in a market, such as, what happened in the AirBnB sector that had investors scrambling for other options. ...more

Real Estate

June 13, 20253 min read

Dreams To Disaster

Dreams To Disaster

When you are new, setbacks can destroy a good project. Setbacks are nothing more than items that must be overcome to complete your project. Don't ignore or think that you can shortcut your way around.... ...more

Real Estate

May 15, 20253 min read

Game Changer

Game Changer

Why having a Coach is important for your growth in real estate investing. The beauty of having someone in your corner who can assist you with questions and avoiding pitfalls. ...more

Real Estate

April 23, 20253 min read

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