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17 December 2017 | 15 replies
Most lenders will (really must) do an independent evaluation anyway and should be happy to share their opinion and often their spreadsheet.Do take heed if an experienced lender shows you why you have a lousy deal.
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15 December 2017 | 5 replies
Plus, going the buy-and-hold route provides the type of passive income that I'd like to generate in order to be financially independent by the time I'm 40 (7 years to make it there).This deal came via a reminder from @Sarah Lorenz about an expired listing in the area.
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19 December 2017 | 16 replies
Since I didn't hire him independently, I don't feel comfortable with the assessment.
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28 December 2017 | 6 replies
Contact an Independent agent who is familiar with Real Estate/Habitational/Construction risks and discuss it with them.
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28 December 2017 | 7 replies
Good independent firm.
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21 December 2017 | 1 reply
(independent contractor hard to get approved father wants to pull the money out).
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22 May 2020 | 5 replies
Has anyone tried out the independent broker program as advertised by Lee Arnold and Cogo Capital?
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22 February 2022 | 10 replies
If you aren't already, I'd check with an independent agent who has access to multiple companies.
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8 March 2018 | 123 replies
Does this apply to income earned as: (a) independent contractors (realtors, etc.)
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20 February 2018 | 8 replies
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