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.
Scott Trench
Good Fees Vs Bad Fees For Property Managers
5 June 2024 | 10 replies
So, owners force PMCs to only effectively advertise their rentals on their own website, the Zillow group and whatever their PMC software provider syndicates to.This wasn't a problem the last 5 years or so with the crazy demand for rentals, but consumers are getting tapped out and Days On Market for rentals has increased 37% in the last 2 years.
Neil Anthony Giscombe
Has anyone used Blue Pacific Home loans
3 June 2024 | 4 replies
Although not required in some states, a lender having a mortgage license really protects the consumer from any potential fraudsters.
Eric Justice
Buying property-All Cash
5 June 2024 | 116 replies
As you make an additional $25/year in rent appreciation, your HOA + Property taxes + maintenance + these new insurance premiums + lawsuit risks, will consume your $25/year increase.
James Wise
Yo! Out of State Investors! Stop doing this. We are laughing at you.
6 June 2024 | 71 replies
I think you may of consumed too many of those mushrooms you live under.
Christopher Cronin
REIPro
4 June 2024 | 54 replies
I'm including myself because I have had your REIpro for almost a year now and I am still in the process of selling off some of my deadbeat low end properties, I own, that are consuming way more of my time than they are worth, just so I have more time to use and learn about REIpro and other investment opportunities.I see the value of your REIpro program and actually use it more for training my team members that help me search for properties.
Jamie Powers
Tenant making false health claims
29 May 2024 | 3 replies
If the tenant is concerned for their health, you will immediately release them from the lease with no penalty for early termination.
Jim K.
GENERATIONAL WEALTH: Do you worry about your kids?
31 May 2024 | 111 replies
Thinking about retirement, health care is probably my number one concern.
Laura Sanchez
Gas Station and Renting Units
31 May 2024 | 1 reply
I came across some websites that mention hypothetical health concerns about living near a gas station.