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27 August 2016 | 8 replies
Since 2008, many employers have given 1 yr notice that layoffs will happen so employees can tighten their belts and make plans.
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16 March 2016 | 9 replies
I'm currently living in Brooklyn and working in the city.My goals in real estate are pretty modest, I'd like to get a few deals under my belt in the near future (within 12 months).
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14 April 2018 | 52 replies
Even if I did, my cousin would also have to be a carpenter, plumber, roofer, home inspector, mortgage broker, realtor, property manager, black belt in aikido and fortune teller all at once for me to trust them enough to basically raise kids together.
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10 November 2018 | 26 replies
@Brian Ware, @George Blower, Thank you!
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17 September 2019 | 11 replies
But its a good tool to have in your tool belt if its a competitive offer situation.. plus with us.. we know what it is when we are buying it.. there is no real due diligence to be had .
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25 January 2020 | 53 replies
hey @Duy Nguyen have you gotten your first deal under your belt yet?
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11 January 2021 | 14 replies
I used to go with a basic inspection, but now that I have a few under my belt, I'm leaning more towards just walking the property with my GC.
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15 May 2020 | 7 replies
Low cost of entry and a diverse economy, you can get a lot more doors under your belt in this area for the price.
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4 March 2019 | 7 replies
Originally posted by @George Blower:@Allison ChristineWelcome to BP!