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26 July 2013 | 7 replies
Matt Markel,Thorough property inspection can be the difference between success and failure.You must go beyond the surface numbers to determine if the subject property is a good investment that falls within your criteria of risk vs. reward.
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9 May 2016 | 13 replies
The deal looks good on the surface, which is why I am seeking advice.
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28 January 2019 | 18 replies
At the risk of hijacking this thread temporarily, another question has surfaced for my Investor friend:- the issue of Landlord Insurance.
15 July 2017 | 7 replies
Roof, HVAC and 3000sf of surfaces is obviously a big expense already.
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29 July 2017 | 8 replies
I could write a page on how to succeed in subject to and not even break the surface.
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7 February 2016 | 8 replies
He's a big time smoker so all carpet will have to be removed and all surfaces will have to be repainted anyways.Im just trying to figure out how I'm going to get him out of there now...
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8 September 2011 | 19 replies
On the surface this looks like a strictly retail deal and not a very good one.
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30 October 2012 | 4 replies
On the surface, the price seems good relative to the income.
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19 October 2017 | 3 replies
The seller received a quote of $9,500 to remedy the problem by adding a sump pump and tile drainage.
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6 October 2019 | 9 replies
This is the first drastic change to drainage requirements since Allison in 2001.