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8 August 2022 | 7 replies
Might be a good idea to check out the area and make a trip out of it if you have the time and resources.
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7 August 2022 | 3 replies
Old Homes Pros: Tend to be in better locations closer to amenities and main attractions, more likely to be walkable, often have larger lots, houses and surrounding area have more "character", sometimes they have features like old growth wood and other elements that add value and longevity, no HOAs; Cons: Near endless potential for expensive issues of every type because of the impacts of time, neglect and old building materials and methods, require more work and money to make them modern and appealing, can be tricky to financeNew Homes Pros: Far less maintenance and potential for issues and may still be under the builder warranty if issues do come up, modern design elements and fixtures, often in good well-funded school districts; Cons: Homes and neighbrorhoods have a manufactured feel and less character, lots tend to be smaller because developers want to pack in as many units as possible (especially in high $$$ markets), tend to not be walkable because the areas adjacent to the best attractions/amenities have been built on already, sometimes built with low end materials, HOAs restricting what you are allowed to do to your property
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5 September 2022 | 11 replies
If this absolutely isn't possible, then I'd plan on taking both scheduled and nonscheduled trips out there to inspect work on a couple of projects.
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9 August 2022 | 9 replies
I would not automatically refund the whole trip or even the days they did not stay, as you clearly displayed these facts in your listing and with a vacation rental they may have cost you the ability to book a different guest for those nights, and that lost revenue is not your responsibility.
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19 August 2022 | 2 replies
Note - you can also use higher education (e.g. a construction management degree, Civil engineering degree, etc.) to count for 2 out of your 4 years of required experience.6) Provide professional references who can attest to your experience and character 7) Get bonded $8) Pay licensing fees $9) Wait for the ROC to review and approve your application Oh, you'll also want to set up an LLC before you start any of this.
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11 August 2022 | 55 replies
I took a trip to JAX early this month and am likely to invest there.
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6 November 2022 | 9 replies
Quick trip to the county would tell you if you could legally split it up or if it has to sell as one property.
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5 August 2022 | 45 replies
Because right now I can lead this life style on 6k per month.but the inflation may take us to the levels that I may need 60k per month…unfortunately I work for a w2 job so I can’t just go onto a mission trip to Africa while I am working my job…I have to quit my job or go part time.if I was not scared of the inflation, I would of stopped working in 5 years or so
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31 July 2022 | 5 replies
You have a bad cop get rid of him, you cut your police force and reduce morale by constantly attacking their character and you get a massive reduction in enforcement.
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1 August 2022 | 6 replies
the three C's Collateral IE enough value Character IE good borrower of outstanding character Capacity IE borrower has money for Downpayment Payments and reserves.