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22 March 2014 | 25 replies
I've been very encouraged recently by the younger people I've had discussions with (late 20s, early 30s) as they really seem to understand fiscal responsibility along with protecting social freedoms while understanding the need for a minimal safety net for the less fortunate, are focused on improving their country, and I like the direction they are headed in.
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17 March 2014 | 5 replies
Then make a few offers usually cash offer and seller finance offer and call them tell them that you are interested in the property and you have an offer you would like to send them, either email it or fax it to them. in the cover sheet of email encourage them not only to reject but to counter because you are willing to negotiate.
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18 September 2022 | 17 replies
Also, many states have enacted laws against puppy mills.In addition, you have already allowed them to turn their home into a car repair shop and storage area, devaluing the neighborhood, so now you think you should encourage barking dogs too?
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16 March 2017 | 57 replies
I found this to be very encouraging!
2 August 2014 | 6 replies
Thanks for the encouragement everyone!
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7 April 2014 | 5 replies
Also there's a vast amount of info online that I think would encourage to do the same.
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8 April 2014 | 15 replies
@Steve SanchezI hope it can encourage someone to not give up, i read a similar post a while back that really encouraged me...Anyone with suceess stories share them, i get on BP everyday jut to read them and it stills motivates me to keep pushing
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23 June 2014 | 21 replies
She was also concerned about the neighborhood where the property is located, and thought it was bad for the local economy to be an outside investor rather than encouraging local homeownership.
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9 April 2014 | 12 replies
I can't wait to educate myself enough to the point where I am comfortable making my first deal :) @Kevin Cook Thank you for the encouraging words Kevin!
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2 May 2014 | 17 replies
I encourage you to setup some keyword alerts to narrow down your interests Sean!