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29 January 2019 | 205 replies
Additionally, that is traditionally how we get into investing properties - we leverage our W-2 income to build a real estate portfolio that inherently enhances the level of income.So, if you were studying something like gender studies, perhaps dropping out was the wise move because you may not be able to leverage that type of education to get a good W-2 job.
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8 February 2021 | 14 replies
On commercial properties i dont recomend anything on stairs other than carpet, rubber, or select textured stones.
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3 July 2020 | 6 replies
Having a pre-existing relationship with a U.S. bank will be very helpful, but if you don't have one already, you'll still need to go through the enhanced KYC process to get set up.
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22 August 2019 | 20 replies
On a simple Fix & Flip this might look like:Draw 1 - 20% paid at Demo/Haul OffDraw 2 - 20% paid at Frame/Rough In (plumbing, electrical, mechanical)Draw 3 - 20% paid at Drywall - tape, texture, and paint (to include ceilings)Draw 4 - 20% paid at Cabinet/Countertop install, Fixture install (lights, sinks, faucets)Draw 5 - 20% paid at Flooring and Close Out/Punch acceptanceYou might only do (3) Draw’s to reduce the paperwork on a short timeline project.
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5 January 2016 | 88 replies
There are so many skills you could study that will enhance you to be a great real estate investor but do not have to touch on the subject of real estate (sales, marketing, accounting, psychology, etc).
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16 December 2016 | 13 replies
Hello BP members,I will be starting my path to becoming a licensed realtor on Monday at the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.I am seeking my license for access to the MRIS for the purposes of enhancing my own investing activities.
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7 May 2016 | 34 replies
As an FYI, I did the first drafts and sent them for review and enhancement.
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2 December 2016 | 5 replies
Getting in contact with the professional walk in bathtubs Olympia helped him to choose the perfect design that will enhance the way his bathroom looks.
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2 July 2015 | 4 replies
In addition to the limb the roots have cracked our driveway and are lifting part of his drive so that the water flow comes to my drive and my house.My question is why am I responsible at all...having been notified there is a problem with his tree limb why should I have to do the leg work and pay half to enhance his property's safety and value?
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10 November 2015 | 56 replies
Other than outliers like Penfed that use NextGen or lenders that use auto-enhanced or bank card-enhanced the other variants are academia and trivial pursuit questions.