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23 April 2020 | 20 replies
When there are already restrictions on evictions the tenants are protected to at least be housed for the time being.
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22 April 2020 | 8 replies
But I definitely see what you're saying, making them pay via CC would add another layer of protection.
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21 April 2020 | 5 replies
& wear steel toe shoes with tarsal protection, when a section of that stuff drops it hurts.
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16 April 2020 | 1 reply
The point of the tangible NET benefit is to protect you from predatory lenders.
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17 April 2020 | 40 replies
Protect yourself with the way you market it AKA 4 bedrooms, not 5.
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16 April 2020 | 4 replies
As long as your returns are protected, you can go about this in almost any manner you'd like.Good luck!
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17 April 2020 | 14 replies
Make sure you don't take partial payments (unless you're okay with that) or it protects them from eventual eviction.
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16 April 2020 | 2 replies
(I prefer LLC for the additional protection against litigation/liability).
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21 April 2020 | 3 replies
With that being said, if you are just starting out, and especially in the current market, I would shoot for lower to have that downside protection and to be able to present a really good deal to the end buyer.
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17 April 2020 | 4 replies
However, there are still companies powering through finding ways to make deals happen.With the protection the government is providing to banks, they are still able to lend as well.Three key words to remember when raising capital that will help you get started: Relationships, Plan, Deals.Relationships - This industry is based on relationship building and trust.You must establish trust with investors.