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24 December 2008 | 33 replies
Always work the deal from what the property can afford not what the owner wants for the property.
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3 September 2008 | 9 replies
If you can invest, say $5000, and change it from a beater with a bad foundation to a decent house with fresh paint, you'll get back way more than the $5K.Get some agents to look at it and give me a price they would list at that would product a contract in 30 days.
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14 September 2008 | 7 replies
I've been spackling for about 20 years now (yes, started at about 12) and just started using a new product by DAP called Fast 'N Final.
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4 September 2008 | 2 replies
Once you have made someone aware of your product of service, and they've expressed the slightest interest (e.g., noticing your store or web site) they're at the broad end.
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4 December 2008 | 3 replies
Please don't refer me to somebody's product - I'd like to hear from REAL people with real results.Best, dp
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7 June 2010 | 13 replies
Dept store cards typically have the highest rates, worst fees, worst penalties and if you can only use them at dept stores they tend to create situations where people buy items (clothes, shoes, electronics) that they cannot afford.
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7 September 2008 | 6 replies
Finding Tenant Buyers FIRST (get a website just for Tenant Buyers) and go find a house they can afford (chicken and the egg dilemma) is my preferred approach.
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22 October 2008 | 17 replies
I would have one you typed yourself and just have the seller sign it.Make it generic with the main point being that he or she cannot afford to make payments and is having personal health issues.I find banks are flexible with w2's and pay stubs if the hardship letter is dramatic enough.
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9 September 2008 | 6 replies
If these ads help support the site I have little problem with them....as long as they are for legit products/services.
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22 September 2008 | 11 replies
I can only afford 1600. a month.