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12 November 2024 | 1 reply
Lawton definitely has its reputation, and you're right about the single-industry concern and the high crime perception, which makes it counterintuitive for many investors.
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14 November 2024 | 3 replies
The areas you specifically mentioned have seen growth due to those factors (Buckeye - industrial expansion; Surprise - TSMC plant relocated).
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14 November 2024 | 8 replies
I like my agent, she is very active and has been in the industry for over 20 years.
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18 November 2024 | 13 replies
Of course OBX is 100% vacation destination only being no industry or jobs outside hospitality.
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15 November 2024 | 13 replies
It is 100% the way the industry works.
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13 November 2024 | 7 replies
We like residential and want to do more long and short term rental but are becoming more and more interested in commercial like industrial or office.
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13 November 2024 | 3 replies
I'm eager to meet and collaborate with fellow investors and industry experts who share my goals and principles.
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19 November 2024 | 26 replies
I was not in the industry at the time, so I am not exactly sure who that 3rd party was, but I would say there is recourse if the appraisal is fundamentally flawed.
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12 November 2024 | 5 replies
Get a job in the industry.
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14 November 2024 | 6 replies
However, professional remediation is essential for quality results, complete documentation, and assurance that the job meets industry standards.