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4 February 2013 | 22 replies
The time between being in non-compliance and the time you are re-instated is lost rent that you do not recover.
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3 February 2013 | 5 replies
Hello, if I start my own construction company, am I able to sub out the whole scope of work to a different non-licensed company (llc) as long as I get permits and verify work?
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4 February 2013 | 5 replies
Yeah that's the impression that I had, they seemed pretty inflexible, since they seemed non-negotiable on several points, so would I really want to work with them anyway?
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6 February 2013 | 35 replies
Probably 90% non-pros lose in long run.You are right that making a lot money in stock is difficult.The exception is to manage other people's money in stocks: you may perform poorly in long run but still make a lot for yourself.The conclusion should be that for most people, real estate is a much better way to achieve financial independence.Daytrading is certainly not passive.Long term investment in stocks was great for several decades prior to year 2000.
4 February 2013 | 10 replies
It's then up to the landlord to "train" them.Only advantage of being further away is in some non-critical cases you may be able to say "oh, I'll look at next time, I am 20 mins away".
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1 July 2013 | 36 replies
Perhaps I should just say "non-conventional" or "portfolio".
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7 February 2013 | 8 replies
The property is an old (by Alaska standards) legally non-conforming property and we know that this can be an issue.
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7 February 2014 | 27 replies
Most mentors spend the time and energy because they have a non-financial vested interest in the success of the person they're mentoring.
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4 February 2013 | 3 replies
I would contact at least 3 lenders and see if it they would treat it as conforming or non-conforming.
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5 February 2013 | 4 replies
Do whatever you can to avoid it......Its a non deductable self perpetual scam.