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24 September 2015 | 21 replies
They can be somewhat pricey to set up if you want to ensure it is done properly and accomplishes what you intend for it to do, and then several hundred dollars per year to maintain.
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11 November 2015 | 8 replies
The bottom line was before investing in any flip, rental, etc property it is safe to run the numbers to ensure that there will be a profit "After Repair Value" process.
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25 September 2015 | 11 replies
I watch listings weekly on similar houses listed to ensure I'm not off track.
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26 June 2016 | 86 replies
The best course of action is to ensure you operate in compliance instead of walking along the edge of rules, regulations and law.
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23 June 2015 | 3 replies
Also, check the land records to ensure there are no liens on the property as well, so you're not wasting much time with the seller if you'll end up having to pour money into the property.
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23 June 2015 | 1 reply
http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessBefore your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips. http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ eBookhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book Blog http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/09/how-to-start-investing-real-estate-young/ Lastly, don't forget the podcasts, webinars, #askbp podcast and the blogs.
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2 July 2015 | 13 replies
In many cases the electrician is required to examine the existing system to ensure its safety, and can then be held liable for problems not directly caused buy the electrical contractor.
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26 June 2015 | 9 replies
There may have been a misunderstanding so finding common ground and ensuring a mutual understanding for the future would also be nice.
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25 June 2015 | 9 replies
If this is a home that best suits your family needs, the first thing I would do is pull your personal credit report to ensure full accuracy.
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28 June 2015 | 16 replies
However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessBefore your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/