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Stephen Dominick
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existing tenants vrs unoccupied units

Stephen Dominick
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Two schools of thought.  Purchase cash flow building from day one with existing tenants?  Empty building with potential and screen you own tenants? Most problems I hear about with first investment properties are existing tenants. All thoughts appreciated. Thanks.

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Ben Leybovich
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Ben Leybovich
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You do what the market gives you, and you adjust strategy to further your goals :)

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