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4 February 2024 | 6 replies
Plans examiner is asking where in IBC code that's referenced and my architect is coming up empty.
6 February 2024 | 10 replies
When you examine the people advising the popular course of action you see that are either people who are selling something such as mentorship programs in wholesaling properties, or people who have recently committed time and or money to this pursuit and have a almost fanatical need to convince everyone else that their course of action was correct.
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28 September 2016 | 16 replies
We could examine crime maps and cost per square foot heat maps against typical rent if you would like to become more familiar with this market.Best investing,Donn
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20 September 2016 | 3 replies
I'm not a financial professional, so seek qualified, competent advice.If the property is in your name, the LLC / business entity structure will not protect you against lawsuits, etc.If that (mortgage deduction) is your criterion, however, you may want to re-examine your priorities.
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30 September 2016 | 13 replies
What is your cost of capital, what is the effective rate with PMI, the trick is to reduce your cost of capital and then manage your use of funds by examining your opportunity costs.
29 September 2016 | 4 replies
I don't know if you are under contract on this or just examining it now, but I think you could probably find a higher COC return if that is what you are targeting.
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9 August 2016 | 35 replies
I’m happy to announce that after a LONG 2.5 year process, as of July 25th, I passed my 2nd NRC Exam in my long career in nuclear power.So here’s my story in purchasing my first duplex…Around June or July 2015 I was trying to figure out how to buy a property outside of my SDIRA to increase my personal income.
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19 August 2016 | 13 replies
But I thought the whole reason for inspection period, even if the contract is “as is” is to examine if everything is up to par during the inspection.
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26 August 2016 | 20 replies
Insurance is going to be your main issue, as it is costly and having been on three boards, we were risk averse to changing it or losing it as I recall insurers bringing up details from bbq to pets, etc. and when you have a claim, really it seemed a struggle, and if they can get out of paying they will..even got dropped once...Maybe have the master policy professionally examined to see what is allowed and, worst case, explore if you can get legal help to work out a mechanism to hold the association harmless (be it your own policy, plus umbrella, and maybe indemnify the association for any claim)....some great advice here and some firms may be more willing to write the policy.
26 August 2016 | 3 replies
Just last year, Forbes Magazine examined pet friendly rentals in the top 25 markets, and determined that Seattle’s pet friendly rental market is the second best in the US.