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4 July 2021 | 9 replies
Don't just rely on a local contractor's opinion.
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5 July 2021 | 7 replies
If you are going to rely on appraisal route you are also hoping the market stays where it is at which is always a risk.
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1 July 2021 | 3 replies
The big banks already said no due to relying on pro forma.
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1 July 2021 | 25 replies
Never buy a property with little (or worse) CF, and then rely on future events you have no control over to fix the problem This is a big loser of a deal...now and forever.
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17 June 2022 | 0 replies
We relied on the real estate agent to find this property and help us negotiate the purchase.
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20 June 2022 | 14 replies
FYI you don't have to rely on the security deposit for this.
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23 June 2022 | 14 replies
As for buying materials, if you don't know what is needed than you will need to work with an experienced GC and rely on him.
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24 June 2022 | 8 replies
Don't rely on the lender to ensure that your selected contractor knows/understands the 203k.
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28 June 2022 | 10 replies
Yes it is important, but it is part of a puzzle of branding and advertising that is important but usually should not be relied upon alone.
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29 June 2022 | 12 replies
As a newer agent, I was able to rely on the brand and reputation of the company that I worked for when I didn't have a lot of personal experience.