Take your time and fully explore the blogs, podcasts, webinars...don't forget the tool bar above to learn as much as you can about REI.

I am now free to explore opportunities and participate in the ventures that appeal to me.

I too have been exploring opportunities in the Monmouth County area.

When you buy an a/c, the first thing is to find a reputable contractor, which may not necessarily be the cheapest or the most expensive.  

Great guy and extremely reputable!

also, you know him through a friend and you have a reputation.  

Congrats and Thank You for keeping keep the Landlord reputation at a high standard!

But if they google us they can see that we are reputable and professional.  

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I am blessed to have a potential connection to a private lender who may lend at a rate of 6-8%, and want to explore this option.