5 September 2018 | 21 replies
If it doesn't cash flow, then you are banking on appreciation, and if the markets tank next year (everyone keeps saying how hot it is right now), you lose your shirt.
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27 January 2020 | 21 replies
A single postcard stamp is 34 cents.
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29 March 2017 | 1 reply
If stamped architectural plans are deemed to be required for my long-form construction permit at ISD, I would also greatly appreciate it if anyone could recommend an architect or structural engineer that might be appropriate for this type of work.
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2 June 2013 | 7 replies
I think you could lose your shirt trying to trade Detroit properties like a commodity.
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23 February 2022 | 21 replies
While I like the strategy of using FHA to easily get into a property, cash on hand for some unplanned events can make you loose your shirt.
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20 September 2008 | 14 replies
The landlord is losing his or her shirt on a deal like that.
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29 March 2013 | 11 replies
If you are a gambler and like "putting it all on red" for the big bucks, then you need to be prepared to lose your shirt if the ball lands on black.
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30 January 2023 | 1 reply
Spend a few extra bucks to get a stamp of approval from an attorney.
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9 January 2018 | 6 replies
Hats, T-shirts, Hoodies ect?
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4 November 2019 | 87 replies
An investor able to value the property based off their skill/ experience is also essential so as to not lose your shirt.