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27 June 2021 | 12 replies
One of the things that I enjoy about landlording is that the successful people in it are, to a remarkable degree, successful because they actually have some brains in their head.
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29 June 2021 | 3 replies
I hustled ( i am a full stack developer ) I develop apps for a living, it's hard to get a job if you don't have a degree from the states itself, so I kept freelancing here and there with some consulting for local agencies and startups in the Pittsburg area, I saved enough money to get my first real estate deal, I did the handy work myself and kip the house, so I have a monthly kinda stable income.Currently, I have almost $50k in saving.
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9 July 2021 | 12 replies
Decided a college degree wasn't for me.
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30 June 2021 | 59 replies
At that point it was 2 degree mis match.
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30 June 2021 | 24 replies
With its high taxes (corporate and personal) many businesses and people are leaving Illinois, not to the degree of CA but there's still a consistent outflow from IL.
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1 July 2021 | 7 replies
The results of their many tests are usually required to some degree before getting a building permit as well as a certificate defining the source of clean drinking water (potable).Start with a Percolation Test (aka PERC Test) if you need a septic system.
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29 June 2021 | 7 replies
What degree of accuracy have you seen on your previous 9 between forecasted rent value and the value they assess upon application?
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29 June 2021 | 1 reply
My professional background is in engineering with a Master's degree, so I have a very analytical mind and the drive to dive into problems with a personable and positive attitude.
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7 July 2021 | 6 replies
If I had to guess, roof looks like its about 30 degree angle and I would guess about 4 feet of clearance (5 tops) in the tallest part of the attic space.
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1 July 2021 | 13 replies
It’s been great so far, and I’m thankful to have finally engaged with it to the degree that I have in the last 24 hours!