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26 November 2024 | 1 reply
Trying to figure out the proper, best, and alternative routes to making meaningful relationships and wondering what the most effective means is to developing leads that may come along in the probate process.
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3 December 2024 | 22 replies
I don't particularly like FB marketplace, either...I just keep using it because it's worked better for me than the alternatives...
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28 November 2024 | 8 replies
Alternatively, there is a fairly limited supply of people needing laundromats, hence the reason you don't see them everywhere.
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9 December 2024 | 98 replies
I'd love to believe that we have an alternative to the paper we pass around, but we don't yet.In addition, did you know that your bank account can disappear or your electronic refund from the IRS can be hacked, and there is NO recourse?
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5 December 2024 | 22 replies
Long-term investment should cover income shortfalls and consider alternative markets outside San Francisco or affordable markets like Texas, Ohio, or Arizona.
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3 December 2024 | 26 replies
Alternatives include Stessa (free) and Buildium (more robust, pricier).For testing, a phased approach is generally best.
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30 November 2024 | 14 replies
Think of it as an alternative to paying down the loan with a lump sum to make it cash flow neutral.
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5 December 2024 | 37 replies
Alternatively, franchising could be a solid route—it offers scalability with a proven framework.
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4 December 2024 | 17 replies
Alternatively, using part of those funds to pay your current mortgage might help create additional borrowing room.
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26 November 2024 | 2 replies
For you seasoned investors, does it make more sense to go to Home Depot and take advantage of their deals for appliances and such, or are there better alternatives for flooring, tiling, and appliances?