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31 October 2024 | 12 replies
Avoid templates at all costs, especially with laying the foundation for your business.
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28 October 2024 | 14 replies
Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.
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21 October 2024 | 4 replies
Starting later in life is no problem—real estate is a long game, and the key is building the right foundation.
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30 October 2024 | 18 replies
Go to real estate investor meetups and spend time talking with other investors than salivating at scaling without the proper foundation.
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31 October 2024 | 18 replies
Denver just loosened most of their restrictions around ADU's also but they still have to have a foundation.
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30 October 2024 | 22 replies
I check for solid plumbing, electrical, and foundation issues.
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2 November 2024 | 64 replies
Whenever I have used it on raised foundations it had issues, separating and bowing.
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28 October 2024 | 8 replies
You have a good foundation, but you are overplanning right now.
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25 October 2024 | 22 replies
Clearing debt and saving up shows you’re laying a solid foundation, and the podcasts and books you’re diving into will definitely help you along the way.
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24 October 2024 | 14 replies
(considering the longevity of the foundation, NO comparable, etc.)