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8 November 2007 | 7 replies
My boss then proceeded to get a nylon tie down strap out of his truck and hooked it up to my machine and the rubber.
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19 November 2007 | 6 replies
She slept in a pile in her bedroom that she had matted down like a dog.
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26 February 2014 | 12 replies
Another big one is water heater strapped with pressure relief valve.
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10 January 2015 | 21 replies
A blog post was just published with the author, Mat Sorensen, of the 'SDIRA Handbook' that could help.
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13 March 2014 | 7 replies
@Mat LewczenkoBack to the original question....it is irrelevant for you now, as this transaction doesn't qualify for capital gains, or for a 1031, since it's a flip not a "long term investment".
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24 March 2014 | 9 replies
Are you strapped for cash or just nervious about getting started?
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16 November 2015 | 30 replies
If it's items that Fannie Mae or Freddie mac or the FHA require like double straps on a water heater and running water and co 2 detectors and something covering the floors ( carpet or tile ) then it's a must if you want buyers who have to get regular conventional financing.
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17 June 2014 | 14 replies
Thanks all for rolling out the welcome mat!
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9 September 2014 | 8 replies
They are usually happy to do this because they are cash strapped and the share amounts are small in the big picture for them.