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14 January 2025 | 27 replies
Most material pricing, especially lumbar has come down tremendously from the chart he is using to show the increase.
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19 January 2025 | 147 replies
In an industry where trust and reputation are paramount, RAD’s predatory and misleading policies are shocking.Additionally, I will be explaining to the FTC that RAD’s practices meet the definition of “Deceptive Practices” as per the Commission’s Policy Statement on Deception, which prohibits material representations or omissions likely to mislead consumers.On multiple occasions, I was told there would be no issues in accessing my funds.
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11 January 2025 | 13 replies
This isnt a tough deal as some have alluded to above.
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13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hey @Brad Roche - We do a significant amount of renovation loans (both Fannie May & FHA) here in Chicago and prefer the Homestyle loan only because it's less stringent on the borrow about what they have to repair, and they provide the general contractor a material draw at closing which helps the project start on the right foot.I thought the minimum down payment was 5%.
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10 January 2025 | 7 replies
Bank financing is very tough for anyone starting out so HML is generally ( unless you use your own cash or cash in your network) the only funding there is.. the goal has to be though moving towards bank financing so you get the best deal possible.. right now I am at 1/2 point and 7% and my bank pays for my appraisals.
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21 January 2025 | 27 replies
Yea, the area is not the best and the passed 2-3 months is always pretty tough to rent.
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2 February 2025 | 10 replies
At the end of the project's life the land must be restored to a natural state and the materials must be recycled if possible, eg. stripping out metal, etc.
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26 January 2025 | 13 replies
It’s a tough decision, but after comparing Hospitable side by side with other PMSs, I can confidently say it offers more options for most users.
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28 January 2025 | 71 replies
Advice wise I would look for area on the fringe and be tough on your areas as you are on the house.