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9 August 2024 | 184 replies
At least in NJ its straight ad valorem, with the various tax assessors updating assessments in a periodic hodgepodge way...Pre 2007, our attorneys did the closings and the brokers held the initial deposits.
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30 July 2024 | 19 replies
I'd find off-market deals, do some cosmetic updates, and then refinance.
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29 July 2024 | 1 reply
How can I stay updated with the real estate trends and market conditions in Europe, particularly in the country where I plan to move?
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28 July 2024 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Montgomery. 7/28/24 - UPDATE WITH NEW PICTURES.Hi all, just sharing the update and the experience, we finally after interviewing about 4 different contractors picked the right one so far.
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30 July 2024 | 23 replies
Quote from @Jason Watson: The court noted that this was the only rental property Grier had ever owned and concluded that his landlord activities were too minimal to rise to the level of a business.Has Grier been updated?
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29 July 2024 | 6 replies
However, existing properties may need updates or renovations, leading to potential additional costs.Key Considerations:Market Conditions: Fluctuate, impacting whether buying or building is cheaper.
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30 July 2024 | 18 replies
I also have updated my application with a section where they can address variances to my "typical qualifications," where they can explain things like an old criminal background record (still states absolutely no evictions) or a divorce that wrecked their credit score.
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28 July 2024 | 1 reply
Property was built in 1970's and had not been updated since then.
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28 July 2024 | 0 replies
._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________7/28/24 - UPDATE WITH NEW PICTURES.Hi all, just sharing the update and the experience, we finally after interviewing about 4 different contractors picked the right one so far.
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30 July 2024 | 37 replies
Here is an update.