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27 November 2023 | 9 replies
Additionally, I steer clear of mixed industrial or commercial zones and look for signs of neighborhood improvement, like remodeled houses.
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12 January 2016 | 8 replies
Steer clear of Fair Housing issues, but income and length of stay are ok.
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4 October 2023 | 21 replies
It also means there fighting to steer the ship.
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21 April 2022 | 36 replies
They should not be influenced to steer away from something that can dramatically benefit them.
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4 March 2017 | 10 replies
I try to steer clients away from becoming slumlords, because it's certainly not for the faint of heart.
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6 June 2021 | 14 replies
But I try to steer away from deals with too many GPs.
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7 May 2022 | 7 replies
I feel like up until now I have been directed towards the Midwest or down South, and been told to steer clear away from back home.
12 November 2020 | 11 replies
@Anthony Thompson Yes it's hard to figure out what areas are up and coming and which to steer clear from by solely researching online.
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22 January 2021 | 4 replies
Do you advise to steer clear of Maple Heights because of high tax like in Shaker Heights?
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10 November 2023 | 10 replies
I'm wondering if, in general, it may be wise to steer clear of these properties for greater inherent risk.