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17 July 2019 | 160 replies
Smart leverage helps, as does a long term horizon on properties bought at a discount to intrinsic value.
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17 June 2019 | 12 replies
So, I would inspect the wiring and system to verify the presence of the ground first.Many older homes with 2-prong receptacle devices are indeed grounded systems.
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16 June 2019 | 3 replies
All in all, this is an extremely smart idea to do for quite sometime.
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19 June 2019 | 7 replies
They were nifty 10 years ago but with the advent of smart phones and online web portals, they don't offer nearly enough in my eyes to justify the cost.
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3 July 2019 | 12 replies
In the mean time, I have been nose deep in reading, researching and YouTubing trying to get smart on it.
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25 June 2019 | 38 replies
I ended up getting out bid and lost out on it and my question is would it be smart to start offering a number closer to market value as long as the cash flow is good and the property is turn key or Keep trying till I find one under market value for appreciation.
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19 June 2019 | 1 reply
At some point all Investors and Broker/Agents should know that the smart money, is always someone else’s money.
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19 June 2019 | 1 reply
Should I wait until I have cash saved for a down payment or is it smart to take cash out of my current building for a down payment?
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11 September 2019 | 27 replies
It takes skill and guts to 'catch a falling knife'; it takes courage to make a smart decision when everyone else is in a panic.