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31 December 2024 | 66 replies
There seems to be a bit of hostility here from the contractors, and this was really just a question so I could better understand and more easily work with contractors.This question was for a first-time encounter with a new contractor not recommended to me by anyone I know.I am happy to give weekly checks for progress, purchase all materials upfront including all the fittings, nails, caulk, and whatever else the contractor chooses.
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7 January 2025 | 16 replies
There are dozens of platforms out there to choose from though - so not just pushing that one - it's just the one we chose.
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16 December 2024 | 4 replies
I have to evict using the landlord tenant route, but I don't know which reason to choose.
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24 December 2024 | 8 replies
Be prepared for trial runs with several different candidates if you choose to hire a handyman to make sure they turn out to be qualified and dependable.
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18 December 2024 | 3 replies
One of the board members was there and is looking to retire, We hit it off and he opened up his 30+ property portfolio to me to choose from.
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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
And even if the tenants chooses to stay in your property for 2yrs, the damage they may cause will eat away all of your cash flow and leave you potentially upside down.
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18 December 2024 | 3 replies
Whoever you choose to coach you needs 4 things:1) Need to know what you want to know.
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23 December 2024 | 15 replies
When someone who is not an electrician wants to do electrical work and you choose that because it's cheaper, don't you already know the answer?
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6 January 2025 | 25 replies
This strategy involves holding the properties for the long term and profiting when you sell them.Here are some additional factors to consider when choosing a real estate investment strategy:Risk tolerance: How comfortable are you with risk?
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24 December 2024 | 9 replies
Choose properties needing minor upgrades to build equity.