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18 November 2024 | 12 replies
The more you know about what is involved in renovations and repairs, the better suited you will be to take on any project.But, real estate is capital intensive.
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13 November 2024 | 1 reply
Aldi followed suit, purchasing two stores in Phoenix and Mesa for $6.9 million.With 11 locations still available, off-price retailers like Goodwill and Burlington are expected to backfill these spaces.
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13 November 2024 | 15 replies
Second position lienholder have done some shady stuff in order to delay a loss, including filing suit against all parties or trying to obtain a temporary restraining order.
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13 November 2024 | 11 replies
I'd been hoping to not "go overboard" since it's just an owner-occupied house hack in a SFH so it sounds like I *could* keep things simple.This isn't so much about the software but I saw you're active in LA; did you find that the templatized leases via KeyCheck/Rocket Lawyer suited your MTRs?
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15 November 2024 | 3 replies
Building rapport is one of my strong suites so the chemistry tends to flow natural.
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13 November 2024 | 3 replies
Its also good to know which programs are available and which ones suit you for your REI.You typically want to use the banks money and keep yours in savings or earning you interest.
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14 November 2024 | 6 replies
Buy a property that perhaps has a legal suite or a duplex.
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19 November 2024 | 111 replies
You can choose to use pepper spray or learn how to knee the groin of a man wrapped in a padded suit but I'll stick to something with a little more oomph.
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5 December 2024 | 554 replies
May as well draw the parallel that nobody should invest in real estate because SWIM bought a house in 07 and was underwater shortly thereafter
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13 November 2024 | 0 replies
By negotiating effectively, we reached a deal that suited both parties, allowing us to focus on planned renovations that would significantly increase the property’s resale value.