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15 September 2021 | 3 replies
@Dave Spooner I think people may be leaving the Northeast for a few reasons:Harsh winters, since temperatures and snow can be intense in the region.Job availability is another factor since many companies are avoiding the region.The Northeast is also home to many cities with a high cost of living, making housing affordability challenging, especially as people lose their jobs.
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14 September 2021 | 1 reply
Challenges?
16 September 2021 | 7 replies
@Genny LiThanks you very much Genny, I will check IKEA for the wood tiles, I am sure they must be waterproof but my biggest challenge is what is the best way to seal gap between tile and concrete, is liquid rubber a good candidate to seal that gap?
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17 September 2021 | 2 replies
Challenges?
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23 September 2021 | 5 replies
This is one of the easiest low costs ways I know of to find out about what other investors are doing and their challenges and successes.
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15 September 2021 | 0 replies
Challenges?
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15 September 2021 | 0 replies
Challenges?