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1 April 2008 | 4 replies
But it might shield against the next lending excess.PS: Ronnie McDonald was the finest role model for the lend and spend mentality that has gripped the american nation.
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11 November 2009 | 36 replies
A little bit like raising children, I suppose.Chart 2: P/E Ratios in Various CountriesAnother lesson learned from Japan is that once you get caught up in a deflationary spiral, it is exceedingly hard to escape from its grip.
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18 April 2017 | 6 replies
. +/- 3/8") for the .56" thick Allure Grip-Strip vinyl planks to expand under the 5/8" thick sheet rock.
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23 March 2021 | 50 replies
I thought I was losing my grip on reality until you guys righted the ship for me, and agreed there are times this works well.
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12 May 2015 | 3 replies
I just don't see myself sitting across the some lady's dinner table gripping a pen staring through to her soul hell-bent on success at all costs ya know?
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24 October 2006 | 9 replies
Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence,yet were still unable to see anything.The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fencetighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of the Lord.At last they heard, "One for you, one for me.
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1 July 2015 | 6 replies
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10 July 2015 | 4 replies
It's good to see that you have a strategic plan and willing to give up your evenings and weekends in an effort to achieve your goals.Don't get overwhelmed by the massive amount of data archived on this site.Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums,Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze, Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs, webinars and the myriad of bookrecommendations.Also, you can review the quick links below to help solidify your grip on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessAfter becoming more knowledgeable and confident because of my above suggestions, take action to snag your first real estate investment deal if new or add to your existing holdings if you have prior experience.Don't get caught up in analysis paralysis.You must immerse yourself in the RE marketplace locally in your neighborhood or afar if the situation warrants it.Take calculated risks if needed and you shall be rewarded!"
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12 November 2015 | 10 replies
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28 December 2015 | 4 replies
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