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5 December 2024 | 10 replies
I would start with the code & zoning department for your community
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13 December 2024 | 13 replies
You can connect with the local chamber of commerce and/or planning and development departments to find what is coming to the area that would create some appreciation.
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12 December 2024 | 10 replies
We do a pretty decent amount of land acquisition but we target specifically retail center points in rural areas.
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17 December 2024 | 36 replies
Because significantly less than 100% of your investment actually goes into purchasing or improving the property, and the property is purchased at retail value (or worse), your returns will badly lag any benchmark of direct property investment. 2.
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8 December 2024 | 14 replies
I have purchase owner financed at below market rate at retail price.
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13 December 2024 | 16 replies
Now that doesn't mean you can't get creative on your own to avoid paying retail.
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5 December 2024 | 4 replies
It reduces the “bouncing ball” effect of tasks being passed between departments.
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6 December 2024 | 0 replies
There was lots of discussion in the department about whether the matter was in fact covered but my opinion ultimately prevailed.
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8 December 2024 | 6 replies
If you purchase online, find a retailer that has the delivery window at the point of purchase.
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11 December 2024 | 12 replies
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