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1 September 2019 | 10 replies
I completely agree with @Paolo AgostinelliPittsburgh has pockets where you can pick up properties around $10-$30k and other areas that a $200,000 house needs gutted for resale at $400k+So many opportunities and options.
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12 August 2018 | 26 replies
Additionally, you could charge a penalty fee and take it out of the tenant's deposit if they go against the agreed upon terms.
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5 August 2018 | 17 replies
I agree with everyone else.
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15 August 2018 | 9 replies
Agree with @Dennis M. 100%.
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5 August 2018 | 12 replies
Agreed, that's the other big issue, cash flow, which OP realizes.
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12 August 2018 | 21 replies
I agree that you must stick with 3 times income, it's just too hard to afford life otherwise.
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6 August 2018 | 6 replies
Definitely agree with Rich above, I think that your door-to-door experience will help you in finding deals before anyone else.
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13 September 2018 | 13 replies
Just listen…Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode.
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7 August 2018 | 12 replies
House hacking is not for everyone, I agree @Allen Bishop Jr., my wife and I have never house hacked, and my daughter did not.
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6 August 2018 | 7 replies
Just listen…Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode.