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11 March 2024 | 3 replies
As a result they’re forever attending seminars, workshops, classes provided by various real estate organizations; they’ve read every book ever written about real estate twice; they believe that they could be worth $1 billion now if only they had chosen real estate as their college major instead of medieval literature; but soon as they study for their real estate license in all 50 states they’ll be ready to begin.The Guru Junkie – I met this person while I was the designated provider of financing for a guru – back about 30 years ago.
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10 March 2024 | 20 replies
It’s what franchising industry would have looked like if they’d hadn’t chosen to self regulate and get rid of the “bad actors”.
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12 March 2024 | 250 replies
Long story short I was at least able to defend myself, invoke the general warranty in my deed, add a claim against the attorney for malpractice... and the malpractice carrier paid the item days prior to the scheduled foreclosure.To those who like to gamble and as I say to all buyers who decline owners coverage...
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11 March 2024 | 152 replies
Yes, time in the market is key, but most, myself included, have had a tendency to gamble on stocks, lose our money and never truly hold.
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8 March 2024 | 5 replies
The main challenge I observed is that individuals often lack a clear end goal or strategy, or they select a market that doesn't align with their chosen strategy.
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8 March 2024 | 77 replies
That's an $1800 gamble with this software.
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6 March 2024 | 6 replies
Looking to start the next chapter of my life, and REI is the primary path I have chosen.
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6 March 2024 | 7 replies
If you've chosen a Proper insurance over a typical insurance that covers STR with income replacement etc, why?
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6 March 2024 | 10 replies
Ive chosen an appraiser and will start having my own appraisals done so the lenders appraisal hopefully wont come in so low next time.
5 March 2024 | 26 replies
Zero into your chosen area code and find the right street in a good/safe neighborhood.