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15 October 2015 | 133 replies
Proper planning your everyday function will help you,Good luck with whatever you choose!
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21 October 2015 | 9 replies
When you sign on with a brokerage there should be an IC ( independent contractor agreement ) that spells out what real estate activity is and is not allowed.While not required in most states brokerages opt to carry E & O insurance ( errors and omissions ).
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15 October 2015 | 16 replies
I have found a few forum threads where people who have bought TK rentals have found when the go to sell them that the house is not worth what they paid for it-http://bit.ly/1R68VZphttp://bit.ly/1MqwcWKI would like to avoid this if possible and wanted to get advice on how to properly determine the market value of the property.
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20 October 2015 | 4 replies
Also I am a carpenter so I may be new but I ha e skills to bring to the table that may be able to help you out!
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12 October 2015 | 7 replies
We had delays with the contractor completing the work, unforeseen repairs required, a contractor scratching up the floor 2 days before the open house after they had already been refinished, and problems with the town & contractor over permits.One tip I would give investors, I would actually go down to the town with your contractor and make sure all the proper permits were pulled so you don't have any problems when you go to get your certificate of occupancy.
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18 October 2015 | 13 replies
Even the smallest of imperfections will usually "telegraph" through the vinyl, and dirt can prevent the glue from adhering properly.
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14 October 2015 | 14 replies
@Amine E.
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15 October 2015 | 10 replies
As others have said, deals like this where you must really go over all the details with a fine tooth comb can often end up being the most profitable if properly assessed.
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12 October 2015 | 4 replies
To properly understand the risk involved, look at the loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratio of the loan - if the loan has a 60% LTV there is a lot more margin for error than an 85% LTV loan.