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4 June 2020 | 10 replies
It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Google Clayton Morris and/or Morris Invest for a cautionary tale of what not to do when buying turnkey real estateUnderstand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.
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3 August 2020 | 4 replies
Personal email, mobile txt, phone call, follow on Li, insta, etc.
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8 March 2018 | 9 replies
One tell tale sign that the system is not working is if the owner is pumping on a regular basis.Do not be scared off just because of a septic system.
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28 February 2018 | 7 replies
Outside of connecting here with owners on BP, I would suggest really push your content via social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook) to build traction and a following.
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3 August 2021 | 103 replies
I borrowed $10K from my gram and another $10K from my mother-in-law and bought my first home.
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17 May 2013 | 3 replies
Now of course, although I have truly head this tale more than once from mortage brokers, I am aware this is a generalization.
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16 July 2018 | 31 replies
Forget the details about bad landlord tales.
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9 September 2018 | 158 replies
Awesome tale, Justin!
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12 October 2018 | 26 replies
OMG, It's like The Handmaid's Tale here in College Station!
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24 September 2018 | 45 replies
Getting these people removed was always built in to the cost, it just so happens to be manifesting now. reminds me of a tale of my past...