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6 February 2023 | 41 replies
They employ something like 18,000 people in Detroit last I checked.But let's pretend it was more severe.
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29 November 2023 | 9 replies
For sake of example lets pretend closing costs are not included.
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12 February 2017 | 2 replies
Don't take it personal... just pretend you are watching me send a note to myself 10 years ago.
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28 August 2013 | 9 replies
The SPDR fund pays dividends, 2.35%, which I guess roughly makes up the difference between 6.58% and 4.14%.I don't pretend to be really knowledgeable about stocks - not at all.
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5 December 2017 | 17 replies
Pretend like you want to buy it and run the numbers through the Bigger Pockets calculator.
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1 August 2018 | 4 replies
I'm far from perfect and Not pretending to know it all by any means but I'd really love the opportunity to get out there and learn more by getting my feet wet.
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12 February 2007 | 5 replies
I don't pretend to be an expert--there are CPA's and lawyers for that--but I gained a reputation for knowing something, at least.
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27 May 2014 | 12 replies
. : ) There are a lot of people in this business that call themselves investors but really are players and pretenders.
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21 June 2013 | 14 replies
Call the for rent signs and pretend to be a tenant (don't feel bad, some of your calls are from other landlords.)
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21 November 2011 | 5 replies
As a buyer, when you see the word "proforma" you should read "pretend".