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11 August 2024 | 49 replies
Prices stopped climbing, unemployment grew, and individuals sud denly realized that they were no longer holding on to investments but rather playing in the world’s largest game of legalized gambling—and they had just lost.
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5 August 2024 | 7 replies
Also, it is worth mentioning that we are near the Mexican border, which we have been importing materials from for other projects.
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5 August 2024 | 3 replies
If you have $100,000 in your brokerage account to borrow against, why not just use the money and secure a traditional loan, versus gambling with an unknown and variable future rate?
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8 August 2024 | 46 replies
Or keep them and fix them up but, you are right it may be gamble because, everything may be fine after it is fixed, or it may be other expenses that come up.
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6 August 2024 | 29 replies
It's the same reason people gamble.
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2 August 2024 | 21 replies
Nevertheless, consider reaching out to Borders and Borders for assistance with title work for more creative deals.
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5 August 2024 | 21 replies
I’m an hour from the TX border.
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31 July 2024 | 3 replies
I would highly recommend bringing in an advisor or broker with specific experience and knowledge in this asset class.I have seen many of these parks trade hands on a handshake and a dream, however, you could be taking a huge gamble if you don't get microscopic on the front end.
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29 July 2024 | 19 replies
Not sure if its a regulation issue or what it is, but I've only been able to even entertain the idea of doing business with HMLs on the MN side of the border.
1 August 2024 | 125 replies
If they gave you the runaround and then we’re honest with you that’s a different story but they gambled by being honest with you knowing they might not be able to move in Because they have changed in their hearts and are no longer willing to deceive anyone.