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28 May 2016 | 35 replies
The investors have been very difficult to work with from the very beginning with grinding us down on our prices to a very very slim profit margin (almost making the job not worth taking but we got so far in deep we accepted any way).We originally asked for a 50% deposit prior to work starting as we have never worked with this particular investor and then we would collect the remaining balance once work has been completed.They had two other bids but decided to go with us because of the quality of our work as showcased in the portfolio we presented to them.Well, they managed to get us down to 25% of deposit (initially they asked for 10%).
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11 May 2017 | 42 replies
In real estate, the path of least resistance is not the correct path to take, it is very structured by laws, regulations and accepted practices.
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22 May 2016 | 3 replies
There's nobody to tell us what trees to cut, what colors are acceptable to paint the home, when to mow our lawn, what kind of vehicles can be parked in the driveway, where to place our garden hose and trash can, etc.
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23 May 2016 | 3 replies
Put the closing date as 10-30 days from the date of acceptance.
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26 May 2016 | 7 replies
Social media - Technology and of course there's forums specifically dedicated to Wholesaling.
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2 April 2018 | 13 replies
San Marcos is 30 minutes from San Antonio or Austin. 30 minutes is an acceptable commute, 1.5 hours is not.
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27 May 2016 | 7 replies
However, I've never made a lot of money and when I review my Social Security statements -- YIKES!
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4 June 2016 | 65 replies
You also don't understand business ethics with respect to valuing your services or fair dealing that is required with real property.If someone has a $25,000 Ford and you can buy it for $12,500, it's much more of an acceptable deal if that's what the seller will take.
25 May 2016 | 7 replies
This is why I am not sure what to do.Can I write a new contract stating I will let the buyer proceed to ##/## date, but if we are not closing, then I can accept another offer and put the property back on the market now?
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1 June 2016 | 27 replies
@Shannon K. not everone we come across is so quick to accept our offer.