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14 February 2025 | 3 replies
Looking for a Civil Engineer and/or Landscape Contractor who can bringsome wall block retaining walls up to code.
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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
I've owned a property for four years with a standard fixed-rate mortgage, and now I'm looking to convert it into a rental. My goal is to transfer both the deed and the mortgage to an LLC. My main concern is how to avo...
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30 January 2025 | 7 replies
(I've been powerlifting for 3 years, 202 all muscle.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Just curious, could someone purchase, say a triplex, using a FHA loan, rent out two of the three units, retaining the third unit for yourself, but not actually live in it?
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16 February 2025 | 2 replies
Some retain the late fees collected.
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12 February 2025 | 9 replies
If I had to give up equity I would make sure it was a minority stake and I retained the majority.
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4 February 2025 | 17 replies
Then hours are tracked and paid from the retainer at first then billed as you go after that.
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17 February 2025 | 9 replies
They should also be able to get paid in certain scenarios other that selling and/or they can charge an up front retainer fee to charge you for the paperwork if that is all they do.
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10 February 2025 | 1 reply
Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.
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16 February 2025 | 5 replies
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