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30 August 2016 | 8 replies
I'd encourage you to sit down with a few lenders, it can be a little intimidating at first expecially when your not ready to buy yet but it's really the best time.
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5 September 2016 | 3 replies
Thanks Dylan I appreciate the words of encouragement!
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13 September 2016 | 23 replies
Thanks everyone for your congratulations, encouragement and advice.
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8 September 2016 | 7 replies
Flipping and buy and hold are two different strategies - and I'd highly encourage you to pick on and really dig in.
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31 October 2016 | 6 replies
Thank you Amy A. for your encouragement.
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7 September 2016 | 14 replies
There are many online schools and live classroom-based options, however I was encouraged to use Real Estate Express.
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11 September 2016 | 13 replies
Long story to lay out how we did it, and to encourage you.
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2 October 2016 | 3 replies
I like what Account Closed suggested and would encourage you to ask everyone you know.
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8 September 2016 | 7 replies
I know bandit signs are not encouraged here, but what if it's placed on a property / house that you own?
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15 October 2016 | 8 replies
That's encouraging.