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17 January 2025 | 9 replies
I would protect myself and cut my losses so I was not looking over my shoulder or getting high blood pressure every time I heard a knock on the door (hoping it is not the FBI showing up to ask you some questions).
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
For example I am near old town alexandria and the businesses are 200 year old row homes and there is no place to put ramps to get in establishments and door openings are not wide enough, but that is because they also could never comply.
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12 January 2025 | 3 replies
Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
Other risks, the contractor walking off the job, a storm hitting and delaying the project for weeks, someone breaking into the home and stealing stuff (which happened just the other day to a client of mine), a squatter, or drunk driver driving into the house (happened a lot at my old job as a firefighter lol).
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24 January 2025 | 37 replies
It took a bit to wrap my head around there being luxury homes intermingled with 5th wheels next door, etc., but their lots were like parks.
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15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Something with more doors and more potential.
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14 January 2025 | 8 replies
Install cameras and exterior lighting on timers, place no trespassing signs, and place items that indicate occupancy - like a BIG dog bowl near the front door, shoes, etc.
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25 January 2025 | 12 replies
Hi Yooni,I’ve been self-managing my 12 Detroit doors for the last 2.5 years, and while I’ve made it work, it’s been far from easy.
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Fast forward to today, I have over 275 doors.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Also putting a business card and flyer on the door could work.