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8 September 2009 | 33 replies
However, the key difference is that Pyramid/Ponzi schemes don't usually offer any product or service and they make signing up others the only benefit.
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3 May 2009 | 62 replies
LOL You can not escape greed, it is in all of us, the key is to CONTROL it.Now, if you are a flipper/wholesaler, it is a constant struggle to find houses, find buyers, and you are open to the flow of the markets.
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20 March 2009 | 6 replies
It's a good starting point - find out who the real key players are in your area.
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30 March 2009 | 5 replies
Trying to see what the demand is for turn key properties that require 25% down.
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23 March 2009 | 17 replies
This may give you an indication of how much the comp is overpriced or how much valuation increase you may be able to get with good renovation.
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3 June 2009 | 5 replies
One of the biggest keys to doing Lonnie deals is to make sure that you are working in parks / manufactured home communities (I prefer to call them) that are dealer friendly.
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18 March 2009 | 26 replies
My poker games with 4 other key investors who do what I do in different areas of the midwest are not open to the public.Lee - the answer to what we do is simple.
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29 January 2010 | 43 replies
So, because it is an inher IRA I have to stick with an SDI or Chkbook LLC IRA or just take the money out and run.Other key data, I don't believe in retirement and will never retire.
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25 March 2009 | 32 replies
You don't have to be close to make it work Corey. 98% of my current holdings are at least a 6 hour drive and all in other states.The key is building a great team to assist you.