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20 February 2014 | 10 replies
The overwhelming response I received was you can do sprays on the exposed wood, try to remove the food source (use composite) or do ground treatments to create a perimeter.
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6 August 2009 | 269 replies
The truest test of whether or not a person is authentic to the ideology they ascribe to is the treatment they receive from their enemies.
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21 December 2009 | 10 replies
The strength of TBD LLC is a transparent, ethical business model which will generate qualified referrals, long lasting relationships and future business.
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9 November 2010 | 1 reply
There are alternative methods of handling these payments, but you need to structure them properly and I would definitely consult a tax attorney or CPA knowledgeable in this area.Here is an article that explains some of the complexities and how to potentially achieve alternative tax treatments.
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26 April 2012 | 108 replies
Here's a more ethical way: Why not take a $6,000 assignment fee and give the seller a $6,000 down payment for his years of effort and thousands of dollars already invested by the seller?
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2 July 2009 | 15 replies
There is a code of ethics in the RE industry but all do not follow it closely, shame.
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4 February 2011 | 94 replies
Originally posted by Taz: I encourage you to get and read the annual reports of a few publicly traded REITs or RE Holding Companies, it will be an eye opening experience.Considering the lack of ethics prevelant in financial reporting these days, it might also be a total fabrication.
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26 February 2016 | 84 replies
The tax treatment and restrictions of an IRA are going to make true for whatever the asset class is.
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18 July 2015 | 31 replies
Most of the brand new folks followed the gurus and got to BP, getting a basic education in RE may let them see the light and move on up to higher profits, legally, ethically and in developing a good reputation in the business.