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    Logo Designs $99

    You guys should check out The Logo Mat. I have personally used this company, and they are very creative and listen to feedback. Original artwork for each logo; no clip art junk. $150 for 4 proposals and unlimited revisions. Much better deal. Excellent Logo Design at a Practical Price
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    afraid to screw up my credit if business will faile

    Someone convinced you along the way that in order to start a business you must incur debt. That is simply not the case. There are MANY business models that can be started and operated with sweat equity alone. If the thought of debt gives you night terrors, my suggestion is just don't do it...
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    Being Viral with a not so Viral product?

    Recommended Book: The Tipping Point Discusses the spread of info through word of mouth and explains social epidemics (these can be applied to your marketing techniques). Topics include how "tipping" occurs, generating stickiness of your message, identifying connectors, mavens, and salesmen...
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    Rental Pitfalls

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    Oh I wanted to add one more thing. I asked for a month's rent for a deposit. In the end, I gave the full value back to the tenants. By the end of your stay, these guys will know your behaviors and the location of all your valuable property. If they wanted to steal from you, they would have...
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    Rental Pitfalls

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    I did this exact thing when I bought my first house. I had a mortgage payment of $1200 and two tenants for $500 each. I asked a few of my friends for their rental agreements and modified them according to my needs (free). I advertised on roomates.com, the paper, and craigslist. I don't think...
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    Hakrjak's $500k self re-invention...

    It's just semantics. All he's asking for is a brainstorm session from us. He's going to make the end decision.
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    Hakrjak's $500k self re-invention...

    This is a great idea - I would purchase something like this. Who says you have to love the activity you use for generating income? The quickest way to meet his goal of financial independence may be a career that he doesn't care for. The goal is to become financially independent as soon as...
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    What would you do with 48k?

    Do you have credit card debt, mortgage debt, or any other personal debt that is piling on interest and robbing you of cash flow? The debt adds risk to your personal life and your business life. When that new business has its first slow quarter, are you going to be able to throw it a life line...
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    Computer graphics video for educating customers

    I would like to create a computer graphics based video to help educate the public on how to use our company services. This would be an overhead 3D animation of an outdoor urban scene with a map of our equipment. Each piece of equipment would be highlighted one at a time, and the process for...
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    Collecting rents online?

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    I'm looking to automate the monthly bookkeeping tasks as much as possible. Does anyone collect rents online? This could be a website that you created yourself or a subscription to one of the many online services. 1) What website are you using and are you happy with the services provided? 2)...
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    Some Things I've Learned in the Last Week

    Speaking of the recent tightening of lending practices.... There are so many people here who have a valid business ideas but lack the funds, required skill set, connections, etc. Ever thought about adding a 'reality' section to this website? We as Fastlane members could actually engage in...
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    Where do the affluent in the USA hang out?

    Yes, big difference. Now we're clear that we're talking about the $100M population. I felt like the point was begging to be made. The books, although not necessarily worth mentioning, define the affluent starting as having a 1 million dollar net worth, then deca-millionaire net worth...
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    Where do the affluent in the USA hang out?

    They might not tend to talk about how much things cost, but they do like to talk about opportunities to make money.
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    Where do the affluent in the USA hang out?

    If you would consider reading The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind, you might find a lot of misconceptions about people in the million+ net worth category. Most Americans in the millionaire net worth category have dead normal intelligence, interests, and vocations. Most of them...
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    Renting A Room in House

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    I rented out two rooms in my house for two years. It was an excellent source of income for me before I got married, and it can be a huge wealth accelerator. Yes, it's a total hassle, but so is going to work everyday. I've definitely worked harder and longer for equal money. That being...
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    Flip Lessons Learned / Tips

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    I thought I'd start this thread for everyone to post their lessons learned when house flipping. I hope you will find these useful...please add you own! What’s involved with Asbestos siding removal on exterior walls?~1000ft2 house as quoted at $3,250 Debris placed into min 6mil...
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    Do you Save / Invest along the way?

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    Yes it does! I recently contacted a colleague of mine who suddenly quit work. I caught wind that he helped fund a new franchise business with a 401k. Below is my email to him and his response. I think my conversation with him might open some eyes!!!! XXXXXXXXXX, I was just talking to...
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    Why be rich?

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    Absolutely! My wife called me out to grill some steaks, and I got side tracked :-) Say, if you guys want I will copy a few of the great posts from this thread to the new domain. Free advertising for Fastlane...:hurray: What a great concept for a book... "Why be rich?" Anyone want to coauthor?
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    Why be rich?

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    That'd be me! :-)
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    Why be rich?

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    Thanks

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