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14 February 2025 | 6 replies
Companies choosing new locations look for these key factors:Metro population over 1 Million: Companies require access to a large, skilled workforce and established infrastructure.Low Crime Rates: High crime deters both businesses and residents.Low Operating Costs: Companies prefer locations with lower taxes and fewer regulations to maintain competitiveness.Low Risk of Natural Disasters: Companies avoid areas prone to natural disasters that can disrupt operations.
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16 February 2025 | 10 replies
.- Natural vs.
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16 February 2025 | 0 replies
Garage: Mix of attached/detached/no garageWhat we found in our urban core is smaller homes are selling at massive premiums and also the urban adjacent nature of it pushes prices as well.
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13 February 2025 | 25 replies
It closely aligns with the principles of the BRRRR method.Low Risk of Natural DisastersNatural disasters can wreak havoc on your property and the surrounding community, causing job losses and the closure of businesses, which often forces residents to relocate.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
It's also located near many other State Parks, Nature Preserves and Forests giving access to a lot of good hiking.
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14 February 2025 | 4 replies
Your biggest challenge will be what to do when something goes wrong: nonpaying tenants, maintenance, mother nature damage, etc.Recommend you include these in any management agreement you sign, so you're not overcharged when you need these services.
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1 February 2025 | 3 replies
When you finance through national lenders, in your experience, is a balloon a common requirement for commercial loans of this nature or is it possible to get a fixed rate for 30 years?
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17 February 2025 | 5 replies
Human nature is immutable.So, here is a useful tool which BP’s can use to answer those questions: AI.
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5 February 2025 | 28 replies
To match them, I use a formula Sofa: solid color textured pillow (2) + patterned pillow (2) + solid color (2)King bed: 26"x26" pillows (3) + lumbar/body pillow at least 48"L (1) - I'll do a print + a solidQueen Bed: 26"x26" pillows (2) + lumbar pillow 36" (1)Twin/Bunk: 14" x 20" lumbar pillow (1)In outdoor spaces, I keep it simple and match the pillows to the rug.For artificial plants I source from Nearly Natural, Wayfair and Home Depot.
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16 February 2025 | 4 replies
Naturally, a VA loan is an owner-occupied loan, so you do have to live in the property.