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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Sometimes I think, well maybe that newby is an expert at draining swamps....or they have a helicopter to reach the landlocked property and want to practice aerial concrete and building material transport.There was a guy on here the other day, challenging me that he could not possibly go look at all the "deals" he was going to buy in Florida for 10c on the $1.
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31 January 2025 | 17 replies
Your ability to identify properties and markets where you can generate equity (both imputed and appreciated) while using debt responsibly and knowing when is most appropriate to sell is how you acquire more real estate.
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26 January 2025 | 33 replies
But, the more you ask, the more details you seek, the more likely you will expose their true understanding and ability to manage managers.3) Again, this is all questions.
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16 January 2025 | 0 replies
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6 January 2025 | 77 replies
It's deceptive practice, plain n simple.
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
It is alarming to witness someone in a prominent position within James' mentorship program engage in such unethical practices.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm investing mainly for cash flow and the ability to have a home base when we come visit and possibly will turn into longer term stays in Japan in the future.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Given its condition, renting it may not be practical.
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28 January 2025 | 12 replies
Do you want your son to bet the financial outcome of his 20s on this seller's ability to make good choices?
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20 January 2025 | 4 replies
However, and I don't know anything about AirBnB in Denver, but my biggest concern for this project is the ability to consistently rent the basement for $1,800.