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18 January 2025 | 15 replies
Borrowing against your paid off house without an income puts way too much pressure on the success of whatever deal/project you decide to pursue.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
I just saw that Antonella Parra Gonzalez, a third-grader at Harris Elementary School in Gilbert Public Schools, recently received the Arizona English Learner Students Success Story Award.Here in Austin, many investors are asking me to set up searches in Eanes ISD, Round Rock ISD (that also cover some homes within the Austin city limits), and then of course Leander and Lake Travis ISD.
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24 January 2025 | 6 replies
That's why I'm focusing on education first; I want to set a strong foundation before making my first deal.Apologies in advance-I'll be asking too many questions, just to warn you-but I really feel delighted to be aboard, learning from each and every one of you and subsequently sharing my own successes.
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16 January 2025 | 5 replies
I know a great agent in the area who helped my friend buy in Ogden and did a great job negotiating.
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8 February 2025 | 22 replies
I've had good success billing actual market rent and then billing utilities separately.
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30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Further, deals that are “great deals” aren’t advertised as such; they are identified through analysis using information not readily known and negotiated on a one to one basis.
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
BUT WAIT, there's more: Then when I hit submit, I got a message "your payment method has been removed successfully.
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
It seems this investment was incredibly successful for you, but the resale is most important.
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7 January 2025 | 8 replies
Part of that reassurance comes from bringing some experience to the table and a proven track record of investing successfully.
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22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Tenants are more likely to trust landlords who demonstrate a commitment to fairness and legal standards, leading to better occupancy rates and long-term success.Adapting to regulatory changes is an essential part of being a successful real estate investor.