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2 December 2014 | 53 replies
Be prepared to replace carpeting and pads and sealing subfloors if the animals do their number on your flooring.3.
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25 July 2014 | 11 replies
If you are not prepared to pay rent on time, you had best look for another place to live.""
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30 July 2014 | 4 replies
I've prepared a portfolio showing the financials of flips and rentals.
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4 August 2014 | 9 replies
If you post an ad in the marketplace -- be prepared to answer questions.
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15 May 2015 | 3 replies
In the process of rehabbing my first solo project, and getting my first listing under contract in less than 30 days, I've realized that no amount of reading and research will fully prepare you.
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23 December 2014 | 4 replies
I'm going to be doing a couple of meetings soon and just wanted to come prepared:)Any input is appreciated SO much!
3 March 2015 | 5 replies
I bet the average time frame from deciding to follow/learn/pursue to be prepared and informed enough and find a deal is probably close to a year for a lot of people, 10-14 months.
5 September 2015 | 33 replies
It doesnt have to be fancy; you're the only one that will see it.Knowing how people found you and from which door they entered will help a lot.If people come through your Craigslist funnel, be prepared to require them to show proof of funds in the same name as the entity they make offer as.
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9 March 2015 | 5 replies
Because if I just keep planning and preparing, I might never get out of the planning stage.
3 December 2014 | 32 replies
She said she would prepare an affadavit for me (forget the technical name, something like executive affadavit ...) but my processor said it probably wouldn't be acceptable lol.