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20 November 2024 | 28 replies
I didn't realize how deep this went!
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19 November 2024 | 24 replies
Even I was thinking about buying materials, but when I got to number three I realized why.
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11 November 2024 | 19 replies
We realized that we needed to both be focused on our real estate business full time to take it to the next level.The hard work doesn't end after today, but at least now it's hard work on our own business.
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16 November 2024 | 24 replies
Also, since they have written so many more in recent years than ever before (historically speaking) the problem will only escalate as more and more homeowners come to realize all their equity disappeared into these when they go to sell.
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12 November 2024 | 1 reply
I've found myself more focused, and have come to the realization that while, the vast world of REI and improvement podcasts is a great way to find out what is possible, it does not work well for me to help drill down and take action, especially when this is an industry that literally everything could work.I'm excited to take this new "era" to BP con and use that as another launching point going into the Q4 and Q1, and ensuring I'm saying NO more than I'm saying yes.
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12 November 2024 | 17 replies
The reason I do what I do showing proof is because it inspires others making them realize the dream is within reach.
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13 November 2024 | 7 replies
When you refinance, you’re essentially borrowing against the value you've built up in the property, rather than realizing any taxable income.
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12 November 2024 | 17 replies
That's a low-return improvement, compared to say new bathrooms/kitchens.IMHO, if you expect to increase your net through rental and market appreciation, consider the length of time it will take to realize that goal—many years.
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16 November 2024 | 32 replies
@Jonathan GreeneYell ppl the AI with the ** before each heading then it ends in “in conclusion” thankfully most of these people last a few weeks to a month or so and realize it’s not getting them deals so they stop Little secret for people is you shouldn’t come here expecting something in return - those who post more frequently are giving back from experience and not expecting things in return
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14 November 2024 | 25 replies
@Jared Smith I didn't even realize all the other comments were 9 years ago until your most recent comment, really cool to hear what ended up happening.