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11 July 2017 | 7 replies
The difference in my opinion is...A loan officer is an employee (although some make a lot of money) usually with weekends off, and can work from home time-to-time, and usually have health benefits...and W-2 income, so it's usually easier to get a traditional loan for an investment property.A Realtor is a sub-contractor & owns their own business.
17 August 2014 | 4 replies
Chris, Sometimes your state may local freelancer groups that offer discounted health insurance to the self employed.
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25 May 2014 | 5 replies
They have a major septic system malfunction and were shut down by the health department.
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24 April 2014 | 2 replies
I have my first probate lead, seller is very much motivated but do to health issues really can't get around we have built a solid relationship and he wants me to sell his property.
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12 November 2013 | 5 replies
Inherited property with health issues in fam, and looking to take capital immediately, versus stringing it out.Thanks again, you guys rock!
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13 September 2013 | 6 replies
Mom owns a condo but due to health issues can no longer go up and down stairs (condo is on second floor).
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4 July 2013 | 11 replies
In my mind, it only makes sense that the Fed is going to feel better and better about letting interest rates rise as job health is restored.I know many think that interest rates will rise based solely on the fact of the government printing money; however, that theory has been getting tossed around since the housing crash, and there has been very little inflation.
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12 July 2012 | 20 replies
Also, if you are demo'ing a home that has a lot of lead and you get a visit from Public Health, you will be fined, not the contractor.
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16 July 2013 | 14 replies
Just found out about two other small parks; each less than 10 spaces where the owners are selling b/c of health issues.
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30 September 2013 | 13 replies
The reason for this is you will need to account for expenses that you currently dont have... ie any benefits your employer contributes (health insurance).