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21 August 2021 | 16 replies
Or alternatively, is there a way to have a reduced price if there are more than 2 adults in one application?
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19 July 2019 | 8 replies
Maybe, but there is a risk versus reward trade off and you’d be taking on the unknown risk when the alternative is a guaranteed reward.
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19 July 2019 | 4 replies
I would also recommend looking into an alternative route (i.e. seller financing, partnering, sandwich lease, etc.).
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10 October 2019 | 16 replies
Not all will refer "competitors" but many do and will when asked for alternatives.
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23 July 2019 | 89 replies
Those are alternative facts but I digress.
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20 July 2019 | 6 replies
The alternative would be using their home (which they don't have the space for, or it's too loud because of their kids and barking dogs, or there's no parking, etc.).
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20 July 2019 | 3 replies
Too many better options to ensure things aren’t ‘lost in the mail’All my tenants pay their rent automatically online via Cozy (though there are many similar alternatives).
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21 July 2019 | 1 reply
First, the umbrella policy is not an option, but a must, as is not a replacement or alternative to an LLC - you need it regardless, and before you need the LLC (I would say ASAP).
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21 August 2019 | 10 replies
My partner and I see an alternative strategy, where we develop the project ourselves for a fraction of the fee and help bolster returns for our investors by saving the project money.
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23 July 2019 | 7 replies
@Matt FerchThe purpose of a self-directed IRA or self-directed 401k is to give you the ability to diversify into alternative investments outside of the stock market.