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6 April 2017 | 1 reply
If you want to get make some real $$, design a predictive algorithm that can determine the probability of a family selling their home after certain life events, i.e. new kid, different job, losing a job, etc.
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6 April 2017 | 11 replies
I love to design and decorate and that's what got me into this.
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6 April 2017 | 2 replies
Here are the "excluded party watch lists" checked; don't ask me for details of exactly who goes on which list:OFAC Specially Designated NationalsSAM EPLSHUD LDPFreddie Mac ExclusionaryFHFA Suspended Counterparty ProgramEveryone from you to the agents to the title company to your insurance agent is checked against all those.
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7 April 2017 | 15 replies
Cover it with bird netting rather than plastic sheeting to keep the critters away while letting sunlight naturally sanitize the sand.Backyard sanctuariesThe key feature is water; either a fountain ($500-$1,500), a small pond (DIY for $200; professional job costs $2,000), or a hot tub ($1,000).
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7 April 2017 | 4 replies
But neither can be accurate if they don't take into account the floor plan, condition of the mechanicals (electric, plumbing, HVAC) and structure (roof, gutters/drainage system, foundation, doors, windows, walls, woodwork, special features) and furnishings (cabinetry, floor coverings, window coverings, appliances, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures) and land (zoning, location, yard size, landscaping, fencing, nearby attractions/distractions).
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29 August 2017 | 47 replies
One of the features that makes this a great country is that we - despite a lot of political strife - have broad agreement on basic standards of humanity.
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7 April 2017 | 0 replies
Hello all I am new to real estate investing My name is Dave Charlton I'm looking for some guidance regarding wholesaling in SC preferably near Greenville would love to help that person in anyway that I can as I am a Web Designer by trade but I will help in anyway that I can.
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11 April 2017 | 20 replies
:>)There's a real estate investment product designed for such people ... it is a REIT.
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13 April 2017 | 20 replies
If the roof didn't already exist or you are improving the roof (upgraded materials/design, adding dog houses and dormers) then it could be capitalized.However, if it is just a repair/replacement, you could consider it a capital item because it's a project over a certain dollar threshold, with that threshold being set by the company you run and used on a consistent basis.
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8 April 2017 | 5 replies
They can be great programs for the right person, but unfortunately they are designed to help people get into homes, not become real estate investors!