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7 May 2020 | 2 replies
Here is my checklist when I go through a house:[list][size=18]LOCATION[/size][size=18]Exterior[/size]RoofChimneyGutters/Sofitts/DownsPaint/SidingElectric Service Drop (older homes with above ground wires)Exterior Doors/JamsPorch/DeckTermite Danger (ground is near wood)Land Grading (for water runoff)Central A/C UnitCement/AsphaltRetaining WallsGarageLandscapingTrash CleanupOther[size=18]Interior[/size]WindowsInterior DoorsStrip Wallpaper?
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4 May 2006 | 7 replies
At this point more and more people are even taking neg am loans with no idea how to use them to their advantage (in the wrong hands these things are dangerous).
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29 March 2006 | 0 replies
The emotion of fear is intended to warn us of danger and to act as a cautionary tool.
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7 April 2006 | 2 replies
Bigger homes cost more to maintain and someone stretching themselves to get into the house may be susceptible to losing control after a large financial hit.Second is the explosion of Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) combined with the low interest rates.
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8 April 2006 | 0 replies
Projecting Major Disaster areas when investing2006 may be a dangers time when investing in real estate so projecting your potential for disaster can be a great aid to your success.History shows the following over the last 7 years2006 has had 15 Disaster Declarations2005 has had 48 Disaster Declarations2004 has had 68 Disaster Declarations2003 has had 56 Disaster Declarations2002 has had 49 Disaster Declarations2001 has had 45 Disaster Declarations2000 has had 45 Disaster DeclarationsThis year is off and running with Major Disasters and we will be looking at severe Storms that will produce Tornadoes, Flooding Landslides, and Mudslides.
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16 January 2008 | 27 replies
[i]a.I really believe that Pre-Con deals structured as Cost-Plus Percentage, are extremely dangerous….the incentives are all wrong!
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16 September 2006 | 17 replies
While some of the best programs I have seen are the free ware programs also some of the most dangerous ones are as well.
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11 July 2006 | 17 replies
As for the comment about a military person being in charge of the CIA being dangerous because you'd have "like minded people", that's just off base.
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14 February 2011 | 11 replies
"Black mold" may be more dangerous health-wise than other types of mold, but that's why you get rid of the mold altogether -- if it's gone, it really doesn't matter what type of mold it was.That said, if there was mold in a house prior to rehab, a mold test is a great idea post-rehab, just to help verify that all the mold (and the source) was remediated.Another tip -- before getting a mold test, ask the company for some guidelines for how to ensure the test is accurate.
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16 December 2009 | 5 replies
Simple owner financing can be very dangerous and I have done it a few times and quickly regretted it.