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9 January 2025 | 11 replies
(Unfortunately not an NNN property) - learned my lesson).
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10 January 2025 | 4 replies
One of them caused an electrical fire and burned out an outlet.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
Some states are dealing with similar issues (wind, hail, fires, etc.), while others are working through some completely unique situations (like CA or FL).
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17 January 2025 | 12 replies
Maybe he'll learn a valuable lesson.
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8 January 2025 | 13 replies
I fire clients regularly.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
@Chase Hoover that is awesome, congratulations.I would love to learn more about the deal and lessons you learned along the way.
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2 January 2025 | 11 replies
The challenges in real estate teach you invaluable lessons that you might not gain otherwise.I also invest in Chicago, so I have a few thoughts in response to the questions you raised.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Plus, having a fully paid-off property could be a nice safety net if the STR market takes a hit or occupancy slows down.On the flip side, if you’re eager to grow, saving for another property could be the better play.