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20 July 2017 | 16 replies
If you have a property under contract even though you haven't purchased it the contract ties up the deal and that is how you control the property.
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11 March 2014 | 9 replies
But, you would probably be better off requesting a line of credit to purchase the properties and then refinancing once you control them.
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18 April 2014 | 15 replies
Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good LuckPaul
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10 March 2014 | 0 replies
I have a very good relationship with this bank and not sure if this is something they can control or they are choosing to deny me the option.
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12 March 2014 | 19 replies
I don't believe in exhorting control over the tenants.
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16 June 2015 | 32 replies
The main reason it is down to the studs is that all it had was paneling.
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13 March 2014 | 12 replies
Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good luckPaul
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12 March 2014 | 8 replies
Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Paul
13 March 2014 | 21 replies
Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Good luckPaul
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21 April 2014 | 3 replies
Generally you need to occupy for a year, unless you show some event, out of control, or you need to move more than 50 miles for your job.