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Podcast: My Worst Investment Ever Podcast
Episode: Henry Eisenstein – Get References Before You Hire
Description: BIO: Henry Eisenstein is a residential and commercial real estate agent and a real estate investor. He has personally sold and been a part of over $120 million worth of real estate transactions.STORY: Henry blindly hired a contractor referred to him by a friend. The contractor was so bad at his job and a project that should have lasted eight weeks took six months. Instead of costing $35,000, Henry spent nearly $60,000.LEARNING: Don’t hire a professional without references. Have good contracts in place that clearly outline milestones and timelines. “Referrals are the easie...