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14 October 2016 | 14 replies
So our best bet will be a portfolio lender?
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14 February 2016 | 53 replies
You are betting against the insurance company.
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2 August 2013 | 13 replies
There are many factors at play and trying to bet on appreciation is how I see the most investors go broke.
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4 February 2016 | 25 replies
Nice 4br 3200 SQ/FT typical cookie cutter neighborhood...And I am betting it sells within 2 weeks of listing for close to 400k.
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8 December 2015 | 2 replies
While I do agree that is (usually) inadvisable to invest in a property with negative cash flow, and to thereby “bet” on the appreciation, I do believe that considering the appreciation potential is an integral part of investing.
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10 August 2016 | 29 replies
You bet it is, the degree of risk changes for both parties, as a buyer you might not get it done in time, for the seller, it a last hope deal.
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10 January 2016 | 4 replies
So I'm taking the bet on myself, now.
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24 April 2017 | 47 replies
I bet over 80% who send out first batch and fail never do another ... as for us Californians its like those that got rich in the gold mining days.. they were the one's selling the pots and pans :) best of luck
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8 December 2018 | 7 replies
If you want a crystal ball, understanding price action in leading indicators like the stock market will be your best bet.
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14 March 2016 | 13 replies
Finally, unless the town is very close to Charleston, SC I'd bet you're not going to see a huge turnaround (which is what you'd need) in anything less than 10+ years (or ever?)