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7 June 2015 | 8 replies
GIve us some more info and I'm sure you'll get good advise from multiple people.@ MiriamWhen I first moved to california from Canada My home for 3 years was Santa Clarita.
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28 June 2014 | 14 replies
Be advised that if the property is owned by an absentee owner/landlord they are already getting LOTS of direct marketing from investors in San B.
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30 June 2014 | 8 replies
While Portland does have a "Nickel Ads" publication, I advise you to be very cautious in advertising a wholesale deal to the general public through this type of medium.
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5 July 2014 | 8 replies
I've been advised to speak with a local Real Estate Lawyer or Accountant before purchasing my first place.
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29 June 2014 | 14 replies
My advise to those who ask this is always, pick where you want to live and invest there.
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28 June 2014 | 2 replies
This is something an attorney should advise you on however I highly recommend the self help legal books by NOLO Press.
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28 June 2014 | 4 replies
As advised, talk to an attorney.
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4 July 2014 | 7 replies
I would appreciate any advise you have for me.Thanks!
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10 July 2014 | 9 replies
Best of luck to you, but my advise is to keep shopping.