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2 November 2013 | 1 reply
If you don't have a well defined and well thought out OA before you contribute capital, I think you are heading down a bad path.
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22 November 2013 | 25 replies
@Ryan VanPattenFirst place to start by defining and identifying what you want to do, specifically.One aspect of attacking a business entity is to say that the business was operating outside its stated scope of work or its mission.
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7 November 2013 | 14 replies
But one of the major components I am missing is the stuff that happens between finding a motivated buyer and getting to close.
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18 April 2014 | 33 replies
Gotta first define a lie ("white lies" ) included:"Any thought, word, act, deed or omission with the intent to deceive."
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7 November 2013 | 10 replies
. , the IRS defines "Excise Tax" as taxes paid when purchases are made on a specific good, such as gasoline.
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22 June 2015 | 54 replies
For clarification, a mobile home is a single family dwelling defined in the SAFE Act, what might be confusing is that while Ken specializes in working in the mobile home industry and those financing them (being "dealers") the same issues apply to conventional housing, 1-4 family dwellings.
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14 October 2015 | 14 replies
I like the approach of just jumping in and doing a deal, but I also don't see anything wrong with working for someone else, earning a salary, and starting your own deals at a higher level.Here's another component that's unique and pretty cool: The Utah Real Estate Challenge.
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9 November 2013 | 2 replies
Definately listen to the podcasts and the ultimate beginner's guide here.If you haven't already done so, have your "why" written down to help you get through the rough times.
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18 January 2014 | 15 replies
Account ClosedHello Minh, I will definately keep you in mind if we find something =)
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11 November 2013 | 10 replies
I look forward to working with commercial realtors, as I will be building other components of my business in order to assist small business owners to locate and obtain financing for the lease or purchase of their business property.I'm excited, because I just ran across a great article about the SBA 504 loan program, and I'll be reading even more, so I can add value to those business owners that I work with.I have this great community to thank for helping me realize that while I have some lofty goals, and a LOT of work ahead of me, anything is not impossible.