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Donald Bandy has started 1 posts and replied 4 times.

Awsome post Eric... A lot of good stuff desert investors benefit from...if you can take the heat that is.... Thank you so much, I'm saving this one!!!! Take it Easy!!

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Its cool hear....people are always wanting to move hear so that's good for holdings and real estate in general.... I know my journeys just beginning... Thanks

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Hell yeah... Forgot about the security deposit being off limits. Good posts.... Thanks for your input.

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Lived in Vegas 22 yrs, I'm 32 and tired of working for people with no "real" freedom in sight!! or any decent "for sure" retirement security......Interested in Residential Holdings: Condos/ Single Family/ Multi's....Been immersing myself in YouTube real estate videos and books for last 6 months...Was wondering what the standard % is you should put back from the rent for vacancies and maintenance after the initial 1st and last and security deposit? ......Thanks for your advice.

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