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Kathryn Wenzel Where to find used lawnmowers/snowblowers?
29 June 2019 | 6 replies
. $150 will get you at least 5 seasons, maybe up to 20 if you run it clean and are careful not to hit anything with it.1 - Take five minutes and check the yard for sticks, rocks, stumps, roots and hidden metal stakes (garbage too)2 - Clean the air filter every time you use it3 - Mix the gas with Seafoam or some similar gas stabilizer/cleaner - also try to run the mower out of gas every time - never buy more than 1 gallon of gas at a time as it goes bad pretty quick (or even buy just a half gallon)4 - Change the oil every year, the blade and spark plug as neededDo all that and a mower will last a very long time and continue to start very easily, unless you bought a dud. 
Jim P. New England vacancy in the winter -utilities draining my bank
19 November 2019 | 46 replies
Winter Is now here and I have 3 vacancies,,loss cash flow $3500 plus oil/ utilities   — I could use some advice to fix my problem now...don’t know how to get though this very tough patch .I won’t be able to pay for all the utilities- mortgage- taxes without income coming in..anyone ever been here before and how would you correct the problem quickly.
Jason Kim Seller undisclosed information
22 November 2019 | 6 replies
I know in most states there's not a clear-cut "lemon law" like that, but it would be achievable through court.I would recommend giving a savvy agent in the area (like Jay Marks), your title officer, or your go-to real estate attorney in TX and asking them. 
David London How do you monitor your contractor 2 states away?
25 September 2019 | 26 replies
The quote "the squeaky wheel gets the oil" is the most accurate statement to describe this. 
Rachel Dixon How to invest my cash
31 January 2019 | 4 replies
As mentioned above buying multiple properties with financing gets you more bang for your buck, but also mitigates the risk out over a few properties in case you get a lemon.
John Paul Whaley What happens to rents during a recession?
26 June 2019 | 31 replies
So some reason people out here don't like banks and a market crash isn't going to bother cattle ranchers or oil investors.Actually the great recession of 2008 was good for me.
Marisa R. Getting Rid of the Lemons
20 December 2018 | 3 replies
My strategy in the main is a mixture of buy and holds, developing, chasing rising markets.I also believe its important to review my portfolio and get rid of my lemons, by this I mean the properties that are not performing, ie not cash flowing, appreciating in value, or simply there is no further upside as market is peaking.Many investors don't like to sell, they love to collect..... but sometimes its OK to sell, especially if you can make more money with this capitalAnyone selling?
Ken T. asset and liability protection guru
30 May 2016 | 6 replies
I truly felt like it was some snake-oil pitch.
Jason Hopkins Using SEO for Lead Generation????
7 November 2018 | 11 replies
.- SEO might seem like a slower approach than targeted ads, but the best part about SEO is that after you've got an established website and become a local authority, you've got a well-oiled machine that should help provide leads whenever someone searches the keywords you've optimized for.- I recommend outsourcing SEO to people in the same time-zone (communication is very difficult/slow when outsourcing to countries that are waking up as you go to sleep) as you and to those who can speak the language you're going to want to optimize your website for fluently.Feel free to ask any specific questions and I'll be glad to answer!
Nicholas Pollock Contract with Escape Clause!?
26 September 2016 | 4 replies
If you want a few, and don't care about integrity, here are some you can use:1. subject to my partners approval (your partner can be your pet rat)2. subject to a 120 day inspection (my inspector is world class and in high demand)3. subject to a 40 year mortgage at -0-% interest4. subject to test drilling for gold or silver5. subject to a test well for oil (make sure you have mineral rights)6. subject to a new highway coming through the property so I can sell at top dollar through eminent domainHope this helps!