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Jack B. A reminder why buying for appreciation alone is dangerous
16 May 2016 | 13 replies
But when we post on BP which is nationwide and think that cash flow buy and hold is immune from failure that simply Is not true .
Beth D. What makes a contractor stand out?
20 September 2013 | 25 replies
.)- Tries to charge for a quote or need guarantee they get the job (this one blows my mind)- Not responsive or hard to get in contact with- Mark-up of materials or an excessive material handling fee (a small handling fee is okay)- Excuses to justify failure- Blatant overpricing because they think you might not understandA few things I like:- Responsive and easy to reach- Offers recommendations/alternatives without being asked- Do what they say when they say with quality and efficiency- Free, detailed quotes in a timely manner- Views the job as an opportunity to build a long term relationship- Competitive pricing (doesn't have to be the lowest but work must justify the price)- Manages their subs to reflect quality and professionalism
Dave Ramirez I'm about to have my next failure ..
10 October 2017 | 6 replies

We marketed to the Johns Hopkins area of Baltimore to take advantage of their $17000 down payment assistance. We stopped mailing to that area a while ago, but one our letters recently got a hit for a shell that would ...

Robert Howell Is this note fraud?
26 April 2014 | 27 replies
Making a few payments on the mortgage simply makes the case to show an intent was there to pay it.As Adam mentioned, it's tough to prove this or to show ill intent.The note may no longer have a valid lien due to the failure to collect.
Alex C. Becoming a (small-scale) financial partner for my first flip deal
14 April 2018 | 4 replies
I also learn more (and perform better) when failure is not an option.
Jack Halley how does dodd-frank act affect note investing and seller carry back
21 January 2013 | 23 replies
The congress had no less responsibility than banks for the failure.
Justin Elliott Closing in less Than a Week, Now What?
26 April 2017 | 1 reply
You're setting yourself up for a high risk of failure.
Nicholas R. Beginning of buyer's market in higher end homes?
25 July 2017 | 3 replies
They dont realize that they are setting themselves up for failure because not only is that house stigmatized as too high, now it has been on the market for 2 or 3 months.
Andrew McDavid Hello! Andrew McDavid from Charleston,WV
8 July 2017 | 7 replies
I am sure we would love to hear some success and failure stories in the future.
Brian Garlington Potential Renter asking for additional cleaning/painting be done
24 September 2016 | 29 replies
"End of Lease- Landlord cannot keep security deposit for failure to write intent to renew lease 30 days prior to end of lease agreement."