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6 June 2018 | 34 replies
Please read to the end before giving me advice.If you kept count, I bought this rental with $6,000 and in the first four months I experienced nearly $10,000 in unforeseen expenses!
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10 October 2018 | 91 replies
Always, always add at least 20% to your budget for changing your mind or unforeseen issues.
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20 December 2011 | 12 replies
I am also rigorously doing my due diligent to avoid any unforeseen happening in the future.
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1 June 2012 | 18 replies
This is money that is set aside for unforeseen circumstances or for changes the owner might make during construction.
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24 February 2017 | 12 replies
They may not have a huge cost savings on the up front prices, but they are built in factories and basically on assembly lines, so there really isn't a big risk of unforeseen surprises and added costs like there is with site built construction.
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7 July 2018 | 29 replies
But what really takes a toll is, when things aren't going the way you had envisioned; when you're dealing with unforeseen issues that come up; stressful situations, projects taking longer, spinning too many plates, budgeting issues, family & personal things that come up, till your emotional bucket is running on empty.
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15 September 2018 | 6 replies
Make sure you have a well vetted out team on the ground to help with any and all unforeseen problems that may arise.Dominique
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14 November 2017 | 51 replies
You will have tenant turnover, management issues, bedbugs, city inspectors, unforeseen repairs and lots of negative cash flow.
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13 February 2020 | 49 replies
There are ALWAYS unforeseen issues, don't be surprised when they happen.I am pleased with the project.
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29 August 2022 | 21 replies
Initially my dad was willing to partner with me but he is now unable to due to unforeseen circumstances.