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28 August 2018 | 8 replies
what Thomas said, and also the deposit is not to be used to pay for normal wear and tear
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2 September 2018 | 50 replies
One legal bill, one speeding ticket, one car wreck or car repair, one unexpected high utility bill, birthdays, holidays, forced time-off from work, etc., etc., etc...
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18 May 2022 | 28 replies
I'm currently looking to owner-occupy or "househack" my first REI, and rent my house which I bought in 2016 back when offering less than asking price was very normal LOL Wishing I would have started REI back then!
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29 August 2018 | 8 replies
Just be carful trying too hard to protect everyone else or you could end up the loser.
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29 August 2018 | 9 replies
A 3% CAP Rate is crazy low, but maybe that's normal in LA?
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28 August 2018 | 1 reply
I attempted to obtain normal financing and was unsuccessful.
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6 October 2018 | 5 replies
'MOST' houses have low spots close to the foundation where over time the backfill has settled lower than normal ground level.
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1 September 2018 | 112 replies
I meant get in your car and drive.
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28 August 2018 | 4 replies
This is just a normal transition in life.
4 September 2018 | 6 replies
Is normal Airbnb lucrative enough to cover that type of mortgage?