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17 November 2013 | 7 replies
While all markets are different these trends generally hold to some degree.So, I'd say that national trends of markets is pretty useless to spend time on trying to study them as they don't filter through to your local market and if there is an impact, it's a very long movement for any noticeable effect. :)
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15 December 2013 | 20 replies
Keeping the heat set at the lowest setting (45-50 degrees) AND shutting off the main valve are always a good idea if it will be closed up for a while.I am embarrassed to share that in spite of my experience with this problem, I dragged my feet winterizing my camper this year and blew apart the water filter housing after only a couple of cold days.
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22 November 2013 | 25 replies
:-PI would give the cabinetry a good cleaning, lose the valances, and stick with neutrals for the countertops.Color is very personal and can easily turn off tenants.
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23 November 2013 | 9 replies
I have one additional comment: If you're in a position to lose leads that easily then I'd revisit the value you offer to clients.
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30 March 2015 | 23 replies
For my personal situation, I have no consumer debt, currently rent an apartment, and have a conventional loan on an investment property that easily cash flows.
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28 May 2015 | 16 replies
Friend finder is yet another chat site where you can register and chat for free.There are innumerable options within these chat websites, which, in turn, cannot be easily counted as well.
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2 December 2013 | 18 replies
It is a numbers game and you have to fill the pipe line and filter the leads to find the good deals.
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24 November 2013 | 14 replies
The family of the deceased might be able to sue (easily if convicted or pled guilty).
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26 November 2013 | 30 replies
I dont think the IRS is going after deficiencies on primary residences as income anymore, and haven't in a while, but I'd double check that.I'll defer to someone local on whether she can actually buy it, I'm just saying the result you are after can easily be accomplished by structuring it differently.
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23 November 2013 | 4 replies
Get a title report for all purchases in your target market for the past year.Then any names that show up more than once and any LLC's, INC's etc keep those filter out the rest.You now have a list of actual buyers who buy for sure in your area.