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23 December 2024 | 20 replies
Plan my next day 6 most important tasks - I've been on top of this, but still a challenge to get them all crossed offPlus, most importantly, we have 4 projects here in Chicago we are working to bedone before the end of the year so we can start some new projects off on the right foot!
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30 December 2024 | 5 replies
Renting a unit with obvious damage (door grip, dents and scrapes to front doors has been (ime) challenging.
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16 December 2024 | 5 replies
Any suggestions I should consider before engaging them?
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3 January 2025 | 26 replies
Legal and ethical implications: Agents engaging in such practices may face:Legal consequencesLicensing penaltiesEthical violationsThese actions ultimately harm consumers by restricting options and potentially inflating costs.The new system, allowing buyers and their agents to negotiate commissions directly, promotes transparency and fair competition.
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8 February 2025 | 80 replies
Only if a person has a massive active income, providing for significant excess capital yrly and a sizable tax liability does it make any sense to engage in other focus.
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6 January 2025 | 28 replies
It's not that challenging to get above a 10% return in real estate with all of the profit levers (cash flow, appreciation, mortgage paydown, tax benefits, leverage)?
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21 January 2025 | 35 replies
They also hide their markups3) Biggest challenge with owners & maintenance, is owners think everything "takes only 5 minutes".