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11 November 2011 | 4 replies
Couple pointers:If you own a few shopping centers, I would advise to become a part of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) and attend the local conferences.
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6 December 2009 | 9 replies
It is best to learn but keep in mind the different laws that your country abides by and seek legal council for what you want to do.
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14 December 2023 | 6 replies
Roughly 25%, according to Jason Furman (former chair Council of Economic Advisors, you can read his analysis in a twitter thread here).
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28 April 2021 | 1 reply
Except below:"Decker Lake - Several years ago, there was a proposal before City council for a privatedeveloper to build two 18-hole PGA TOUR-level golf courses on 735 acres of city-ownedland by Decker Lake, which is currently a fenced in area of the 3,700-acre Walter E.
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24 May 2018 | 5 replies
I'm guessing some MD/Baltimore investors saw the Baltimore Sun piece about the City Council seeking to regulate Airbnb rentals for investors.
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15 April 2018 | 10 replies
For nine years, I served on the Portland City Council and I am willing to be a resource to BP members.
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17 April 2015 | 6 replies
@Sean Matthews living in Texas, and setting up an LLC is not overly difficult to do on your own; however, it is always best to seek the council of an attorney.
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16 October 2018 | 11 replies
The DC Council is currently reviewing a bill that would create a regulatory system for short-term rentals, such as those found on Airbnb and HomeAway.
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29 July 2011 | 12 replies
Call the local police to ask about their involvement there, and if possible try to talk to the town council on a one on one basis.
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19 February 2017 | 90 replies
Some city councils are pro-growth & some are not.