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24 October 2024 | 33 replies
Quote from @Donna James: I was a, landlord for 15uears before my house was destroyed.
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18 October 2024 | 4 replies
Quote from @Devin James: This home had a HUGE delay that cost us thousands of dollars.The group that put in the underground plumbing dug the plumbing too low, and by the time we caught the mistake, the slab had already been poured and the septic tanks installed.We had to dig up the septic tanks, install a lift station, and reinstall the septic tanks.This all happened during 2 hurricanes, which caused even more delays.Time kills deals.This is why you need to 1) be conservative with your timelines and costs, 2) add contingencies to your budgets, and 3) have a healthy profit margin.
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19 October 2024 | 7 replies
The other part of the 15-35% you can earmark for deal #2.The ability to buy is the primary way to invest, the defensive primary way is never needing to sell or do anything.
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21 October 2024 | 176 replies
.: Quote from @James Hamling:Quote from @Nicholas L.
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17 October 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @James Sedano: Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask questions about setting up a Trust.
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16 October 2024 | 9 replies
Uri Gofman, Tony Viola, Igor Gofman, Kevin Landrum, Dave Pirichy, Dale Adams, Steve Greenwald, George Gardner and James Leoni along with Real Asset Fund, owned by Uri Gofman, and Karka Inc., also owned by Uri Gofman.
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25 October 2024 | 66 replies
Quote from @James Wise: I didn't ready anything more than the OP's post and I don't know anything about this Jason dude.
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16 October 2024 | 22 replies
Quote from @Devin James: That's the problem.
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17 October 2024 | 2 replies
Quote from @James Park: 1.
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18 October 2024 | 29 replies
Don't be defensive but address their concern and show anyone that reads their review that the host is active and cares about feedback.