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14 August 2024 | 20 replies
The 20 year certification requires each of your properties to pass the 2 year dust swab tests AND pass a lead x-ray gun test.
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16 August 2024 | 20 replies
We do not drain our hot tub after every guest, but we do test and adjust the chemicals, vacuum it (sand) and skim the top if needed after every guest.
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14 August 2024 | 8 replies
Test drive the tech products - part of the BP pro membership is access to our amazing tools like Market Finder, Deal Finder, Rental Calculators, etc.
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15 August 2024 | 22 replies
I'm currently testing out Podio and Hubspot with JustCall integration, and I'm curious to know if anyone has any experience using these platforms for real estate purposes.
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16 August 2024 | 12 replies
Honestly being only an hour away is pretty ideal to be able to slowly transition to full hands-off operation through automations and having local contacts for on-site work, just gotta start testing things out and see what works best!
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14 August 2024 | 12 replies
Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.
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15 August 2024 | 0 replies
Now is not the time to “test the market” with an ambitious price to “see what happens.”
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15 August 2024 | 7 replies
Then you need to materially participate in the activity, here are the tests to meet MP: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/material-participation-...I recommend tracking your hourly diligently in a material participation time log.
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13 August 2024 | 11 replies
Every two years you have to get it tested.
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13 August 2024 | 5 replies
Based on the pre-percolation test, he said the septic is basically good to go anywhere in the spots tested.