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The Landlord’s Funnel (Part 3): Viewings

The Landlord’s Funnel (Part 3): Viewings

Turning Interest into Intent

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
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The Landlord’s Funnel (Part 2): Pre-Screening Renters

The Landlord’s Funnel (Part 2): Pre-Screening Renters

Save Hours (and Headaches) by Pre-Screening Like a Pro

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
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The Landlord’s Funnel: Step 1

The Landlord’s Funnel: Step 1

How to list smart and pull in the right leads

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
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Crash Course on Section 8 Rentals

Crash Course on Section 8 Rentals

What you need to know before stepping into the rental game

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
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Deal Closed: My Latest Rental Property

Deal Closed: My Latest Rental Property

See how it all came together

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
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Hidden Costs in Real Estate Investing

Hidden Costs in Real Estate Investing

Watch out for these 3 uncommon expenses most people miss

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
Investor InsightsInvestor Insights
The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Debt

The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Debt

How to use leverage to scale safely—without losing your shirt.

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
Investor InsightsInvestor Insights
The 3 Big Numbers in Real Estate

The 3 Big Numbers in Real Estate

The simple framework I use to separate good deals from bad ones.

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
Investor InsightsInvestor Insights
How I Plan to Beat the Market With Real Estate

How I Plan to Beat the Market With Real Estate

Why leverage on property works — and why I avoid it in stocks

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
Investor InsightsInvestor Insights
Understanding What Works for You in Investing

Understanding What Works for You in Investing

How I found my sweet spot—and why it’s paying off in real estate

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
Investor InsightsInvestor Insights
Avoiding Shiny Objects (and Still Hunting for a Deal)

Avoiding Shiny Objects (and Still Hunting for a Deal)

On chasing returns, losing bids, and keeping your head on straight.

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
Business BuyingBusiness Buying
The Least Sexy Skill Ever: Patience

The Least Sexy Skill Ever: Patience

The hidden cost of saying “yes”

Dakota Crisp, PhD
Dakota Crisp, PhD
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