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I'd take a trip down to persuade him but then I would be the one in trouble for expecting the idiot to actually be a man and hold his end of a deal. 

Brand new 1 Trip cargo containers are going dirt cheap right now. 

Those records not only helped with tax filing but also guided future projects by showing what provided the best ROI.

As far as your concern on the homes, I have no information on this but I offer you this:  I spoke with our CEO and he is very open to me setting up a Zoom, Google Meet, any venue to INCLUDE a trip to our main office in Tampa FL to meet with him and our Team. 

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The plumbing industry has so many different type of materials and codes that most customers simply don't know what to buy and get frustrated after so many trip trying, because they keep buying the wrong thing.

My son is based in Sicily, brother near Lucca, Italy; trips to France, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Austria, others.  

Through my coaching, I help them leverage their skills, make meaningful connections, and create a roadmap to financial freedom, all with the support of a trusted network.When I guide new investors, I always emphasize that having the right relationships can be the difference between a good investment and a great one.