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18 January 2020 | 10 replies
This is a one time cost but I think you will be much safer and happier.
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4 September 2020 | 3 replies
Word of mouth, google search, FB, CL?
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15 December 2020 | 10 replies
Most companies want you to keep your mouth shut if you make a mistake.
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16 February 2021 | 17 replies
I put my money where my mouth is and am currently working on an additional rental property purchase in Henderson.
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31 May 2016 | 9 replies
But, I'm finding to be more safe I'd be better off with word of mouth, references, and industry meetings.
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8 September 2016 | 9 replies
I mean it's funds you can't live off of until retirement but I am much happier controlling and earning much greater returns than I was in a stranded 401k plan.You definitely want to go the full LLC route so you can have checkbook control at your local bank rather than having to go through the self directed IRA company to make all the purchases.
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7 November 2016 | 16 replies
If you're still getting another $100/month on $6k or $7k invested, and reduced turnover, and a happier resident, then you're doing pretty well.Thanks and hope that's helpful,Michael Gansberg
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12 March 2019 | 83 replies
Hopefully with the move everyone will be happier.
6 September 2018 | 2 replies
Landlords couldn't be happier, plus they love the extra rent of course.
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16 December 2018 | 4 replies
So, is the moral of this story that optimists might have less truth, but might be happier and more successful?