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8 August 2016 | 5 replies
upper lowers in Appleton typical rent is low, the homes are old and the rentals are prevalent.
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24 August 2016 | 27 replies
@Joe Fairless - good question, lessons learned are:- stay focused and commit to the plan.
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30 July 2016 | 0 replies
Good evening everyone, I'm new to BP, have been considering real estate as an investment for the better part of the last decade, and am in a place now where I'm committed to taking action in the next 6 months to get started.
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14 August 2016 | 31 replies
@Bob BowlingWhile I think it would be clear that presenting comprehensive calculations - with the clear indication that one figure is designed to be an apples-to-apples comparison to the numerous other numbers floating around in the market, while highlighting that the others are complete calculations including expenses that other companies don't even mention - is not the same as a bait and switch, you seem committed to your opinion and your use of the capslock key, so I'm not sure I could convince you otherwise no matter what I said.
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1 August 2016 | 7 replies
I don't usually make the ACRE meeting because I have a Thursday night commitment, but I host the www.ABQREIA.com meetup so I am always there.
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15 November 2016 | 12 replies
There is no half way commitment in this.
11 November 2016 | 7 replies
Once you pick one, totally commit to learning everything you can, while building your credit, cash reserves, and your network.
11 November 2016 | 13 replies
I would just be very carefully with whatever you do because the last thing you want is to commit mortgage fraud.
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14 February 2019 | 39 replies
This might be old-fashioned but in our view, it takes a realistic length of time - at least several months or even a few years - to know someone really well and make a commitment to them based on real trust.
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12 November 2016 | 1 reply
less work and if they are above board they are happy to do it - it protects them too by making it crystal clear what they are expected to do.make sure any contractor can meet your scheduling needs and makes a commitment to do so.