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17 June 2015 | 33 replies
The few times I actually go into the branch the new tellers usually say something like "Oh you're Adrian Smude that people are always bringing you money." lol One excuse I have gotten is "I can't make it to the bank during their hours because of my work schedule"@Jered Sturmas I stated above I've had no issues with my current system, but I've been wanting to switch to something like google wallet or another free online electronic account.
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1 June 2015 | 1 reply
If not, then you need to A: switch markets or B: switch your strategy.
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2 June 2015 | 18 replies
If you want to protect your assets, you put each property into a separate LLC.
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5 June 2017 | 113 replies
Which would you rather have -- zero protection or a presumption of protection?
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3 June 2015 | 16 replies
It is the most fair for everyone and protects the owner.Hope that helps!
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1 June 2015 | 8 replies
., I always make sure I have the ability to protect myself.
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2 June 2015 | 8 replies
You are getting a good deal now but you get what you pay for, and you may find yourself wanting to switch when that time comes.
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2 June 2015 | 4 replies
However, if you're thinking someone else will care more about protecting your money than you do, then it's time for a refresher course on human nature.
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2 June 2015 | 2 replies
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3 June 2015 | 4 replies
My next big decision is whether to pay off the mortgage aggressively and move the house into an LLC or corp for financial protection, or if I will go with an umbrella insurance policy and continue to invest in new properties.