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8 November 2008 | 3 replies
I prefer the lease option route for a number of reasons but mostly to try to avoid the normal turnover you get with regular tenants.
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30 November 2008 | 8 replies
The stuff we buy has typically been on the market and vacant for six months to one year (or more), has been vandalized and in need of major renovations, is an eye sore to say the least, and no regular lender will lend on it because it’s unlivable.
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10 September 2018 | 16 replies
Your market may vary, but unless you have at least 12 units and the ability to install in a secure location, I would not buy machines.
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30 January 2012 | 13 replies
Inspect the property to make sure none of the tenants are operating a business, daycare, beauty shop, auto repair, MARIJUANA GROWING or others.Make sure that you are credited at closing for the amount of ALL SECURITY DEPOSITS.
20 January 2005 | 0 replies
A solid core door represents today’s modern standards with a keyed lock set for security, so I will add that factor in too.
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21 February 2011 | 8 replies
I work for a security agency located in Dallas the company specializes in providing security for apartment complexes and small businesses throughout the state of Texas.
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18 November 2006 | 27 replies
lol2- Regular 1st class stampA metered stamp looks non-personal.3- HAND WRITE name & address and don't list "or current resident"In fact, have a female do that part.
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3 February 2005 | 0 replies
I have come up w/ some possible options:1) Option the property from the bank (probably very difficult to do) but if I can get an Option how can I secure myself from the Investment Group or the Bank going around me?
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3 February 2005 | 1 reply
I have come up w/ some possible options:1) Option the property from the bank (probably very difficult to do) but if I can get an Option how can I secure myself from the Investment Group or the Bank going around me?
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30 March 2005 | 0 replies
And filing of objections or errors in the assessment of the property.Scavenger Sale BooksThese books contain (for any year in which there is a Scavenger Sale) an accounting of all properties eligible for Scavenger Sale and information on any bids made at the Scavenger Sale and redemption's made afterward.Property Record CardsThe Assessor’s Office has a card for every property containing all information concerning assessment.Current information is also kept on microfiche or Computerized Data Files.The most up-to-date property data is contained in the Computerized Data File.This information is available to the Assessor’s staff but not to the public on a regular basis.