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17 December 2017 | 3 replies
It can get confusing, so here's my informal shortcut rule: Ask yourself whether you would make the trip if NOT for your business.
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2 July 2018 | 338 replies
There is really no shortcut, other than spending a lot of time and have a passion for this game.
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16 October 2017 | 19 replies
I mean, they could just read everything written by the FHA and figure out all the answers on their own, but its a shortcut to ask people who have already done so.
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24 August 2018 | 60 replies
I’m not looking to take shortcuts here.
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2 March 2018 | 20 replies
Stop trying to get a short cut!
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5 March 2015 | 4 replies
My approach is to strive for that 'handwritten' feel but taking some time-saving short cuts.
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27 April 2021 | 107 replies
If you let them take any shortcuts you are just inviting trouble to move into your property.
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25 February 2014 | 8 replies
If he catches you hiding something or taking short cuts, you will be up a creek.
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4 December 2020 | 33 replies
SHORTCUT - Finding Owner Phone NumberI had this crazy idea at this point to Google search each owner's name + address.