Jordan Ornelas
Looking for long-term financial freedom
5 June 2024 | 5 replies
And then you lose all your bene's and raising a family and paying for health insurance is a big deal.
Jeremy Tran
HOA Attempting to charge a "Leasing fee"
4 June 2024 | 5 replies
The Assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively for payment of Common Expenses including, without limitation (i) the upkeep, maintenance and improvement of the Common Areas and other maintenance obligations set forth in Sections 10.1 and 10.3 below; (ii) maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of rights-of-way and easements within or immediately adjacent to the Project (e.g. landscaping and sidewalks within the right-of-way of adjoining streets) to the extent that such actions are required by government entities or deemed appropriate by the Board, (iii) promoting the recreation, health, safety and welfare of the Owners and other lawful occupants of Lots within the Property, (iv) payment of property taxes for the Common Area; (v) insurance premiums; (vi) legal and accounting fees; (vii) management fees; (viii) charges for utilities and other services provided to the Common Area by the Association, if any, and for all utility charges paid or incurred by the City and reimbursed by the Association for street lights in the Common Area; (ix) costs to maintain the entrance features, including any electricity, landscaping and irrigation expenses associated therewith; (x) the performance and exercise by the Association of its rights, duties and obligations under the Project Documents, and (xi) maintaining any Stormwater Control Facilities located on portions of Common Areas to the standard required by the governmental entity or agency having jurisdiction over such areas.
Alexander Szikla
Taming the Inflation Beast: Why Current Inflation is Less Alarming Than Expected
4 June 2024 | 1 reply
Persistent supply chain issues and strong consumer demand have not helped the issue subside; however, the core driver of inflation is and has been increasing shelter costs.
Collin Hays
VRBO now charging guests 20 percent for a booking
6 June 2024 | 39 replies
Little by little… so as someone who knows nothing really about this business.. how does one go ( consumer) to find direct bookings and skip VRBO and airbnb..
Reese Shulman
Retail Tenant Vacancies
4 June 2024 | 0 replies
Consumers cutting back on spending due to high inflation.3).
Justin Lockee
New Investor looking to link up with other investors in the Charlotte Market
4 June 2024 | 9 replies
Similar to consumer direct mortgages.
Sandeep Shukla
Long distance property management
5 June 2024 | 8 replies
@Sandeep Shukla how much time do you have to manage AND learn:1) Fair Housing laws2) Fair Credit Reporting Act3) Consumer Privacy Protection laws4) Local rental ordinances5) State eviction laws and procedures6) Etc...Everyone thinks property management is easy until something goes wrong...
Zachary Harr
Long Time Lurker, Introduction
5 June 2024 | 9 replies
Focus on Tax EfficiencyTax-Loss Harvesting: Use taxable accounts to offset gains with losses, minimizing your tax bill.HSA Contributions: If you have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA), max it out.
Tom Jensen
Whole Life Insurance as a Foundation for Real Estate Investing
4 June 2024 | 221 replies
Since the White Coat Investor analysis I posted earlier seem to be debated by others yet to post counter-point sources I'll share another source that I found while researching WLI a few years back, Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.or...In this analysis from one of the most independently-funded, unbiased consumer advocacy groups in America the outcome was the following: < 5 years: poor investment (versus term)16 years: you break even on cash surrender value + value of insurance received+20 years: dividends exceed term + treasuries alternative, surrender charges disappear In sum CR concludes: This mixed bag of potential benefits and costs is complicated enough for consumers to navigate, but poor disclosure robs consumers of the information they need to comparison shop.
Jacky Johnson
Neighbor dog lunging toward debilitated fence
4 June 2024 | 28 replies
Aggression might be the dog snarling and barking at the fence but only when someone is on the other side when in reality the dog wishes the fence was not there so it could consume the person on the other side or something like that.