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Benjamin Cowles up to how many years can you negotiate to amorize a loan over?
24 June 2016 | 13 replies
I would agree with George, many investors look for different benefits, cash flow, appreciation, depreciation for tax purposes.....etc.
George Gammon Home Prices Haven't Gone Up in 100 Years. Is RE a Bad Bet?
2 March 2016 | 8 replies
Thanks,George
Andreas W. Question for brick repair
7 August 2016 | 5 replies
@Jim Adrian@Jacob Anderson@George P.Thank you gentlemen.
Login George Updating knob & tube wiring -- need help with cost estimation
9 May 2016 | 19 replies
Hi @Login George I have dealt with Knob and tube wiring.
Michael Ross Managing from overseas...
27 October 2018 | 32 replies
George P is on the ground there so it is good advice on the specific location to look. 
Samuel Cardenas Raising Rent or Notice to vacate
30 August 2018 | 3 replies
@George Skidis Thank you!
Ramonater Ramo Great advice that might have temporarily killed my plans
3 June 2019 | 31 replies
@George Pauley No, i don't really care about owning a home as long as i am financially secure.I know many financially secure people that don't own their own home because they keep reinvesting their profits to grow their businesses.
Allison Christine First Duplex Investment
4 March 2019 | 7 replies
Originally posted by @George Blower:@Allison ChristineWelcome to BP! 
Brandon Peaker Using Retirement Money
18 March 2019 | 11 replies
Wow @George Blower that is a fantastic guide!
John Moorhouse Bank loans at an early age.
15 May 2019 | 2 replies
As George said  buy a used car/truck that is dependable and do not rack up credit card debt.