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10 November 2024 | 1 reply
Flexibility and patience are essential when external factors, like nearby construction, affect demand.
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12 November 2024 | 10 replies
There are other entities owed taxes such as drainage districts.
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11 November 2024 | 9 replies
I've liked this, as it's essentially a mentorship opportunity.
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9 November 2024 | 1 reply
Planning for potential infrastructure issues is essential, especially when dealing with properties that may need upgrades like connecting to city utilities.
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8 November 2024 | 7 replies
They essentially give you all properties in an area, and you can skip trace and call the homeowners.
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11 November 2024 | 22 replies
Without a contract in place, and with no prices being quoted, or estimates made beforehand, we have what’s essentially an after the fact negotiation.
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11 November 2024 | 36 replies
@Orlando Kell In that case one of my other favorite books outside of Jscotts that I recommend is What Your Contractor Can't Tell You: The Essential Guide to Building and Renovating
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14 November 2024 | 30 replies
It's essential to research areas where both strategies can perform well, ensuring the property pays for itself in either scenario.
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7 November 2024 | 3 replies
So, essentially, you are introducing a new uncontrollable risk into your landlord proforma.
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8 November 2024 | 19 replies
Issue two is that because it is essentially a game of telephone, there are delays and many misunderstandings.