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4 December 2024 | 31 replies
Been thinking about trying to work in the Olympia area since it’s only about an hour drive
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1 December 2024 | 134 replies
.: Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @Engelo Rumora: What happened to the good old shoulder barge or accidental door kick hahaI don't ever remember buying a house without getting some eyes on it.I've always found some a back door or window "open" heheIf a neighbor approaches me, "No habla ingles" 😁Yep, I used to drive neighborhoods and look for those deserted looking houses that had potential.
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1 December 2024 | 32 replies
Like @Nicholas L. said, maybe look within a reasonable driving distance from where you live, is there any city or state where you have family or friends that live there where you could travel to frequently and they could keep on the property for you or somewhere you visit a lot.
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7 December 2024 | 150 replies
Seller financed notes are in your backyard, you can drive by the collateral.
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26 November 2024 | 5 replies
If you're up for a drive, 321 Cabinets in Melbourne, FL has great solid plywood cabinets.
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3 December 2024 | 26 replies
Make sure you test drive their product.
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26 November 2024 | 44 replies
This is driving up prices for everything.
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26 November 2024 | 9 replies
Excellent insight showing just how ridiculous this “don’t need capital, just drive for dollars” nonsense is.
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5 December 2024 | 22 replies
You need to do renovations, improve the property, and drive up rents.
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27 November 2024 | 6 replies
I'd like to keep my properties within a 30 minute drive from my South Everett residence.A fun fact about me outside of real estate: I love distance running and cycling.