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27 June 2007 | 16 replies
Originally posted by "flipster":What is the formula for figuring out if rental property is worth it?
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10 June 2007 | 9 replies
An example would be the various expenses (I have no clue what they will be ahead of time), the whole depreciation section is greek to me, I'm not sure what to expect for sales cost, vacancy rates, appreciation, capital gains tax, vacancy rate, etc.
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17 June 2007 | 9 replies
no need to apologize, Jay... we've all been there, I'm not far ahead of you.
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17 June 2007 | 50 replies
Go ahead - it's absolutely fine with me.
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17 June 2007 | 4 replies
I am not interested in any get rich quick formulas being that I will be making 25 years old this September and feel that I have plenty of time.
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24 June 2007 | 4 replies
Focus on a local lender with a small bank so they do not have to apply formulas from head office.
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3 October 2007 | 25 replies
and massive (time-is-of-the-essence) action plays a critical role in staying ahead of "competition". good luck and hope you have continued success.
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26 June 2007 | 4 replies
If you look at cities that have auto plants (US manufacturer or related to one) you will see falling employment.
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4 August 2007 | 15 replies
Instead, i had a goal, and a very long road ahead of me.
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10 July 2007 | 7 replies
A new Honda plant being built up the road a few miles didn't hurt.