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21 November 2024 | 6 replies
And then everyone can make their own judgement with the information presentedThat's what makes our community here so great, the diversity of experiences and opinions, and allowing anyone free access to see and participate in the discourse and make their own opinions!
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18 November 2024 | 14 replies
When I see these new posters do nothing but recommend the same company in every post and not participate on the site in any other way, I get very suspicious.If you newbies have affiliations with these companies you're promoting, I suggest you disclose it.
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16 November 2024 | 4 replies
In all fairness, I have never participated in their mastermind group, but I have been pitched grossly over priced so called education programs from people that spend more time promoting and exaggerating what they’ve done in the hopes of getting a check from me with 5 zeros.
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14 November 2024 | 13 replies
However, the City initiated the “Buy Into Baltimore” open bid program (which we’re interested in participating) through which you can bid/buy city-owned abandoned/vacant properties for redevelopment/resale.The problem is, there are so many blighted neighborhoods in Baltimore, it’s tough to know where to start.
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17 November 2024 | 5 replies
Non judicial foreclosures do not require court participation; they occur mostly through deeds of trust rather than mortgage instruments.
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12 November 2024 | 1 reply
You must also materially participate in your RE activities.If you materially participate in each RE activity, losses are fully deductible.
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16 November 2024 | 32 replies
It's a method of getting them to participate so they feel comfortable asking questions and learning.
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12 November 2024 | 6 replies
To qualify for material participation, you generally need to meet either the 500-hour or 100-hour rule.
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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
Joe,Actually we have been in NoteSchool since March 2012 (I think it was, time flies)..We bought both sides of the business immediately because we saw how they both go hand in hand, and it has been really helpful to keep a well rounded knowledge of how the business works.We are participating in all of the mentor tools available to us, and we travel to more classes and networking opportunities all the time.
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1 December 2024 | 377 replies
He does not own 92 units, he is a participant, and has not been explicit about the degree of his ownership.