And hands me a copy of the Portland Metro business journal.Each week they feature the top business in the metro area.. in real estate health high tech you name it.this one was top 30 new construction builders..And there I was Number 24  .. and well DR Horton was number 1. 

A lady on oxygen walks by with her health aide, we say hi, and she goes to the lobby to wait for a ride.

Here is an article worth reading that will help you gain a better understanding of their business model and salaries: https://www.redfin.com/blog/2018/01/how-much-do-redfin-agents-earn.htmlAveraging $90K with health insurance and a multitude of other benefits doesn’t seem to be underpaid in my opinion vs. the industry average of $44K.

My plan is to refinance my house with a cash out option, I have a decent equity in my house.And use that money to buy my first investment property locally, I live in Houston.The dilemma is my current mortgage rate is 3%, and the refinance rate is 5%, and how good would be start this rental market investments in Houston, I also have the option to buy properties in Las Vegas (Family), but starting as a long-distance landlord might be difficult for a newbie.What are your thoughts or suggestion about this idea?

She has health issues and will probably let it go into foreclosure.

:p The origin of my dilemma was the undeniable fact that I didn't know what business was!

I bought a property last October in a small town in Northern MI. The property itself has 3 units on it. The owner/landlord that I bought the property from was renting them out way below market value with no security  ...

Our dilemma is getting started.

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