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2 January 2025 | 7 replies
Trump doesn't control them, but he's going to try everything he can to bring mortgage rates down.
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4 February 2025 | 41 replies
At the end of the day we can screen our tenants all we want, but cannot control what people do.
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20 January 2025 | 242 replies
well once pandora's box has been opened like this it becomes out of investors control.
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8 January 2025 | 10 replies
I am more likely to take a risk, but i suspect when my husband is out from under a controlling baby mama, he won’t mind a little risk either.I love Texas, try to vacation there often and my husband is aligned with Texas farm property as a ten year long term goal.I’m also passionate about the trades and if i could do it all again I’d be part owner of some kind of builder or remodeler or specialty trades business.
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3 February 2025 | 27 replies
Starting local offers hands-on experience and control, ideal for learning the ropes, while out-of-state investments can provide better returns but require a reliable property manager.
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5 January 2025 | 7 replies
Also don’t forget landscaping and general pest control (termites) if applicable.
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6 January 2025 | 9 replies
If I donated to aids health foundation and they spent the money on rent control instead of aids research or health care, I would be pissed.
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8 January 2025 | 20 replies
Single family homes are exempt from rent control everywhere in the state.
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15 January 2025 | 15 replies
I would also try to minimize expenses through decreasing cleaning costs, installing smart tech like a thermostat to control utility costs, etc.5.
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7 January 2025 | 4 replies
With so much out of our control with military orders, we were fortunate.