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2 December 2024 | 1 reply
I would however recommend elevating anything placed in a non-elevated utility room to ensure damage is unlikely in future storms.
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30 November 2024 | 0 replies
This open line of communication fosters trust and ensures that investors are well-informed and can make strategic decisions based on the broker’s insights.
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2 December 2024 | 2 replies
What are the best practices for quickly securing reliable tenants and ensuring positive cash flow, especially for someone new to this?
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29 November 2024 | 1 reply
Before I begin renting the property what else do I need to consider ensuring the maximum amount of protection via the LLC?
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27 November 2024 | 2 replies
Our ability to act quickly and decisively ensured we could close the deal efficiently, making it a win for both the seller and our team.
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3 December 2024 | 29 replies
I think I'll pass on this company.Hire people and ensure that they are successful.
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29 November 2024 | 11 replies
A bit about me: I’m a payroll manager for a restaurant group, where I handle everything from creating policies and SOPs to processing payroll and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
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30 November 2024 | 4 replies
I average these two numbers and use that as a baseline, adding a reasonable buffer to set the threshold.This approach helps ensure that tenants don’t feel micromanaged but also protects you from excessive utility usage.
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3 December 2024 | 7 replies
A HELOC can be flexible, but ensure you have solid cash flow to cover repayments. 401K loans carry risks like penalties if not repaid on time.5.
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3 December 2024 | 19 replies
The data is readily available, and I will provide the data source and its relevance.To ensure we're on the same page, the goal of real estate investing is financial freedom.