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18 June 2007 | 17 replies
The mortgage/note are the instruments that say you owe the bank money.
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9 March 2008 | 17 replies
It might turn out that you have a real aptitude for something completely different than the family business and are totally unsuited for it.Right now you're working for way less than the average income in the US.
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16 July 2007 | 3 replies
I could be wrong but in my experience people who (1) want to invest in fixed rate of return issues who (20) have $20K buy in fee and (3) more money to actually buy the instrument, probably aren't dumb enough to buy anything that risky.However, I wish you luck.all cash
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25 November 2007 | 9 replies
My impression was the latter was pretty instrumental in planning, while the QA's can certainly help you identify areas needing improvement, as long as you take them with a grain of salt.
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8 March 2014 | 10 replies
That is why the blunt instrument approach of the 50% rule of thumb is inaccurate, overused, and misleading to many.
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15 March 2014 | 15 replies
That loan is not performing, this means there will be capital demands on the investor in order to maintain their interests through the security instrument.
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7 June 2014 | 0 replies
Hey Newbies just wanted to share something that has really helped me and really was instrumental to me finally getting my first deal, rehabbing, and getting tenants in the property.
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11 June 2014 | 17 replies
Just because with cutting grass they are using the motorized instrument of a mower.
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14 June 2014 | 8 replies
I'm considering having a newer realtor/realtor's assistant do this for me or a reputable PM company do it for a discounted rate.One thing that I've found instrumental is to collect all rent electronically.
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16 June 2014 | 13 replies
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill was also instrumental in my early (and continuing) financial education.