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Wai-Lin William Maw Permits for moving a mobile home from one lot to another lot which had a home before
28 March 2024 | 3 replies
I contacted the city of Edmonton and was informed that moving a mobile home is treated the same as building a new home, and all the following applies:Development Permit ApplicationCombined Building, Mechanical PermitBuilding & Mech Safety CodesWiring Electrical PermitUnderground Service Cable PermitElectrical Safety CodesConstruction Water Rates 44¢/$1000 Construction Value Sanitary Sewer Trunk ChargeLot Grading FeeTo my knowledge, unlike a new home, all we would be doing is reconnecting the infrastructure, and considering that no modifications are to be made to the existing plumbing, electrical, sewer or the lot itself, so do all those permits apply? 
Jaquon Miller Starting with Ideas
29 March 2024 | 12 replies
Things like valet trash, cable contract reimbursements, RUBs, common area expense budgeting, proper staffing levels, AI revenue management, PPMs, subscription agreements, blue sky filings, commercial lending standards, commercial building codes and permitting, ADA compliance, etc.  
Richard Kreger New BP Pro Member-Interested in networking with community
29 March 2024 | 1 reply
This strategy yields higher returns in all metrics than traditional rental spaces.
Sanjeev Advani The Revolution of Data Center Designs Through Artificial Intelligence
29 March 2024 | 0 replies
IntroductionBrief overview of the increasing role of data centers in the digital age.Introduction to the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing influence on data center designs.The Driving Force Behind AI-Integrated Data CentersExplanation of why AI is becoming indispensable for modern data centers.Overview of the challenges faced by traditional data centers, including energy efficiency, cooling, and reliability issues.Transforming Efficiency and SustainabilityAI-Optimized Energy ConsumptionDetailed look at how AI algorithms improve energy efficiency, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.Smart Cooling SystemsExploration of AI-driven cooling solutions that adapt in real-time to optimize temperatures and further enhance energy efficiency.Sustainability at the CoreDiscussion on how AI integration contributes to greener data center practices and the pursuit of carbon neutrality.Enhancing Reliability and Performance with AIPredictive MaintenanceInsight into how AI predictive analytics can forecast equipment failures, ensuring high reliability and minimizing downtime.Dynamic Resource AllocationExamination of how AI optimizes the distribution of computational resources, enhancing the overall performance of data centers.Case Studies: AI in ActionPresentation of real-world examples where AI has successfully improved data center designs and operations.The Future Landscape: AI-Powered Data CentersSpeculation on future trends and the evolving role of AI in data center innovation.The potential impact on industries reliant on data center services, including cloud computing, telecommunications, and large-scale enterprise IT.ConclusionRecap of the key points discussed.Encouragement for industry stakeholders to consider the integration of AI in data center designs.A call to action for further research and investment in AI technologies to drive the next generation of data centers.
Terry Free Real Estate Simulator/Game
30 March 2024 | 27 replies
However, I'm thinking that it would be better to create a SIMS inspired game, that follows the guidelines of both traditional and creative real estate investing.
Kyle Kline Borrowing Against Roth IRA?
29 March 2024 | 7 replies
I have seen more people torch their retirement plan using this "strategy" than I care to think about.As @Chris Seveney notes, an IRA can be setup with a specialty self-directed custodian so the IRA can be invested in non-traditional assets like real estate. 
Ferrode Joseph First time out of state investment ideas for good cash flow/appreciation
30 March 2024 | 25 replies
Creative investment strategies include short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, nursing/senior living homes, and rent-by-the-room—all viable investment strategies depending on the market that can create significantly more significant cash flow incentives than if the property were sourced as a traditional rental. 2.
Ross Benedict obtaining a loan under an LLC in Florida for buy and hold
29 March 2024 | 17 replies
They move much faster than traditional banks and usually have fewer restrictions for qualifying.  
Mike Gratzmiller Buying Points Down
30 March 2024 | 24 replies
that's my real question... the follow up question is... do you think it's worth $3,150 to go from 6.275 to 5.75 on a 30 year traditional loan? 
Seidy Lasker Roth 401K transferred to regular 401k?
28 March 2024 | 3 replies
Generally speaking, the distributions from a traditional 401(k) account are all subject to taxation versus a ROTH account which has some tax-free distributions.