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7 January 2025 | 5 replies
You hustle like crazy for a year. 20hrs evening plus 20hrs on the weekend even at $10hr is $20000, make more and save more...$15hr is $30000.
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15 January 2025 | 24 replies
@Dave Allenhello. this is going to sound reductive but if you want something immediately cash positive... i'd go with a savings account.rentals are long-term cash positive.
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5 January 2025 | 33 replies
For more info on Cleveland you'll want to read The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
For each property, I have a few accounts including a high interest earning savings account for reserves within the platform.
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27 January 2025 | 13 replies
I also require proof of savings of at least 2 months living expenses.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
You gave great info on background to help understand where you're at!
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12 January 2025 | 13 replies
With this info I can probably point you in the right direction.
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
Also get me out of more debt/risk.I would put 100-150k into savings for a primary home for my familythen i would put 300k into Bitcoin...just kiddingThe rest of the money I would likely want to "work with".
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10 January 2025 | 17 replies
Save...it takes a lot more money than most new investors believe (don't drink the Kool-aid that you can get in cheap) and residing outside the US will be seen as a substantial risk to most lenders which will limit your financing options.