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Market Vertigo
by Cliff Draughn
"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben Franklin
As I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause ...
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When dealing with REOS, what are some ways a wholesaler can get around having to front deposit money on the offer to the bank before they assign the contract?
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Does anyone know of or have any thoughts on finding properties with high cap rates in Colorado?
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I was listening to talk radio today and they discussed corporate tax rates. I was surprised to learn that our country pays some of the highest in Corporate taxes in the World. Of course they were talking about how e...
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I need some advice dealing with a contractor. I have started renovation on my Maryland property and I hired a contractor. We mutually agreed for him to charge $11,500 for his labor. I would provide all materials a...
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I'm in C'class rentals as a self-managing handyman landlord. I am 6'2" and weigh 350 lbs. Most people peripheral to the business (mortgage brokers, financial advisors, magistrates) tend to tell me I really look exactl...
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Hi,So, I read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide, and I'm reading blog posts and listening to podcasts, and making a list of books to buy, and all of it is overwhelming me to a fairly large degree.Everyone talks about Anal...
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We have a couple from Keller Williams helping us to find our 1st investment property. I knew the husband from an adult hockey league and that's how we made the connection. My wife is also in the process of getting her...
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I'm sure many have heard the numbers recently that the median net worth of individuals in the United States has dropped 39% in the last three years. I'm just curious how BP members have fared during the same three-yea...
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Here's the scenario:I'm taking the real estate exam in April and need your advice. I'm currently the owner of a small dog walking business. It's tough to scale and I'm stuck in it. My dream is passive income and an...