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Not being sued is pretty straight forward.Treat people fairly and don't do anything causing others harm.About 20 years ago the AMA released a study showing doctors whose patients liked them were sued far less often than doctors whose patients didn't like them.We always liked our tenants, after all they are paying for the assets we will retire on, right?

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anyone done business with any of the companies in Dallas Texas offering turn key rental properties?

That would be a plus, but just taking this class will broaden your thinking which is the key in making deals, deals come from ideas and selecting the appropriate methods to transact any business.

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I guess that is one of the key points I would say is make sure you are honest with yourself, is it an investment first or a second home first?

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However, I highly recommend just VERY POLITELY, going over to the house with your best smile on and simply offer cash for keys.

The key is this, in most areas this is the big stickler that most people are claiming is law, however, there are a few areas that do have some more obstacles that you may need to overcome such as the state of Maryland have a few laws on "Title Jumping"".