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23 October 2009 | 30 replies
It doesn't mention how long this law has been in effect, but the states and municipalities do have the authority to add protected classes to their equal housing laws (I remember one where sexual orientation was added), and this just serves to illustrate how important it is to know and abide by your state and local laws, and mind your P's and Q's when dealing with prospective tenants.
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21 October 2009 | 7 replies
Also, more land can equal better appreciation in growth areas.
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26 October 2009 | 11 replies
Consideration does not only equal cash as you stated, but it does make it clear cut so I use it!
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25 November 2009 | 13 replies
For an average rehabber doing an average job, it is an equal split.
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11 December 2009 | 47 replies
If you really want the property and think you have multiple bids, rather than loose out offer a price equal to the highest bid plus $1,000.
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17 January 2010 | 45 replies
Doing this step was crucial in my success of being an investor.
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26 September 2010 | 19 replies
In addition, I see the economic "recovery" as a large-scale transfer of leverage from private individuals to the government and about equally unlikely to succeed in the long run.Unless you are buying properties at a significant discount to construction costs in areas that will continue to grow despite the recession, you can't be sure of the appreciation.
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23 January 2011 | 28 replies
I usually pool with a fractionalized trust deed so each investor is in equal lien position or with a PPM.
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17 November 2009 | 3 replies
It is just like McDonalds and Pot.... all great equalizers.