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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
I was agreeing about your comment as to having a mentor, then I realized I didn't have a mentor when I started.Brandon, there were books, I skimmed the "Paper Game" don't recall the author but it was conceptual and a little too fluffy for me, I didn't really start by using anything in that book, if I did, it was by accident.
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27 November 2024 | 13 replies
As an investment property owner, this means less maintenance and fewer unexpected expenses from storm related damage, often resulting in more affordable insurance premiums, less wear & tear on mechanical equipment, roofing materials or exterior surfaces.
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23 November 2024 | 3 replies
Did you encounter any unexpected hurdles in the resale market?
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27 November 2024 | 10 replies
There are ups and downs, and as you have been in business for 9 years till you closed it, there are unexpected turns, or expenses that you really do not see around the corner.
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28 November 2024 | 26 replies
Some unexpected vacancies.
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1 December 2024 | 31 replies
With a trusted team, you might avoid delays or unexpected costs.Advice: If you lean toward BRRRR, build a solid local network.
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26 November 2024 | 17 replies
So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.
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20 November 2024 | 2 replies
(Car accident, dog bite, pool drowning, whatever.)
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22 November 2024 | 12 replies
Hey Fiona, I started out house hacking by accident in 2015 and I couldn't be more thankful.
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21 November 2024 | 0 replies
This is a more affordable option but only protects against named events.Comprehensive Coverage: Often called “all-risk” coverage, this protects against most unexpected events, except exclusions like flooding or earthquakes, which usually require separate policies.