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    Borrowing money from family member instead of from a bank to purchase real estate-need ideas/advice

    Yes, filing a deed of trust would protect him and allow him to foreclose against me if I do not make the payments to him. The other issue is when we show the interest income for him, (and it would be tax deductable on my end , since I itemize taxes due to my properties I own). Does the IRS...
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    Borrowing money from family member instead of from a bank to purchase real estate-need ideas/advice

    My condo building does allow the tearing down of walls in contiguous units. I know several people in the building (it is a downtown high rise consisting of one bedroom and studio units) who have done it. I own a corner one bedroom, and the unit next to me is a studio unit. One person i know...
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    Borrowing money from family member instead of from a bank to purchase real estate-need ideas/advice

    I have borrowed from him in the past, smaller amounts 10k-30k, and paid back with no issues. We did have written agreements. The issue here is we are looking at 150k. What is good is that he is in my will as my sole beneficiary, so if he lends me the money and I die, he gets the condo......So...
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    Borrowing money from family member instead of from a bank to purchase real estate-need ideas/advice

    I am looking to buy a condo in Chicago (the unit is in my condo building and the unit is the unit next to my current condo, I eventually want to tear down the wall and make my current condo larger, which has been done by other owner in my building). Assuming the owner of the unit next to me...
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    What months are considered early and late planting season?
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    Also, how many trees would be needed to block off an area of 30 - 35 feet?
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    So how many hours a day do they need to be watered? If I plant 3, I assume I can get a water diverter switch with 3 hoses, one for each tree. I do have a water timer. I am going to try and get 8ft or higher trees. So they dont need to grow too much....The goal is maybe 12-18 feet.
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    How often did you have to water the Black Hill Spruce after they were planted? How tall were they when planted and how tall now? How wide are they now?
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    Am talking with a landscaper who can do a project next summer, they are recommending 5 staggered Black Hill Spruce...staggered... deer resistant, and thick at the bottom............this is what i could find as sample pics...any input would be appreciated...
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    Need recommendation on physician for annual health exam in Northwoods Area

    Was able to schedule an appointment with Dr Jast for June. Thank you. He is seeing new patients.
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    Need recommendation on physician for annual health exam in Northwoods Area

    I am retiring to Northwoods come May and am looking for a physician for annual physical exam and bloodwork. Does anybody have recommendations on an MD? Minocqua and or Rhinelander area.
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    can you send me a pic of the negra AV? jjj70095@yahoo.com
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    Fence Lake Vilas County

    What caused the slush? I rode Lake Tomahawk today with no problems at all with slush.
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    Oneida County ( and Lincoln County) 1/10

    Lake Katherine and Lake Tomahawk have been marked.
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    Oneida/Vilas County update 1/3

    Lake Kawaga is safe to cross as many sleds crossed today. Lake Katherine seems to be closed, did not see any markers on it.
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    Oneida/Vilas County update 1/3

    Has anyone crossed Lake Kawaga yet? Wondering if it is safe.
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    Has anybody had success planting "emerald" green arbor vitae as seen in the pic? I know a deer fence would be needed. Just need 30 feet. They are thin and compact.
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    Df attack, can you post a pic? or send me one at jjj70095@yahoo.com I just need to 30 feet of privacy.
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    My landscaper says he is able to get tall arbor vitaes as well, but the problem there is deer of course. Anybody have good luck with arbor vitaes and a fence in winter? Or deer pellets/sprays....do they work? Or electrical fence in winter?
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    Question on Norway Spruce trees

    Come spring i am thinking about planning Norway spruce as a privacy screen between neighbors. Norway spruce is what is recommended from landscapers that I talk to. Does anybody have experience with them? Do deer eat them in winter?
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