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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
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6 February 2025 | 34 replies
Take that for what it is.I like markets as an investor and business owner with median pricing close to or below the median average for the nation.
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16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Take the proceeds and invest in a highly trusted Syndication or fund and enjoy the passive income.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
This takes a little more work, but it's the fairest and reduces the likelihood of tenants that squander utilities.If you choose #2 or #3, there are considerations:Start with an average.
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
The city operates on a block-by-block basis, and understanding those nuances takes legwork—or working with someone who truly knows the area.
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
:) Well, if the planes take off and land from east to west, buying a home that is north or south is not directly in the flight path.
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23 January 2025 | 6 replies
I think you could make a shared bath and take out one bath if you wanted to.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Meeting a 20% down payment to avoid PMI seems manageable, although would take a big chunk of my liquid net worth, and I prefer this route over using an FHA loan.
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24 January 2025 | 10 replies
I always tell clients to take care of the hard job first - If this is a sellers market then find your property and even get it under contract before you sell your old property.
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21 January 2025 | 1 reply
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