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9 October 2024 | 15 replies
I feel like this question has probably been asked/answered on here but I can't for the life of me figure out how to search the forums so I guess I'll just make a post myself!
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11 October 2024 | 13 replies
If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.
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12 October 2024 | 9 replies
In older times a strategy might be to rent to older, more "life experienced" tenants.
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2 October 2024 | 24 replies
Life insurance premiums are made with post-tax dollars, resulting in zero tax savings.
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10 October 2024 | 2 replies
Plus, having an income-generating property while living mortgage-free in Sacramento could offer the best of both worlds.But hey, I get it-sometimes a debt-free life with no tenant hassles is hard to pass up.
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10 October 2024 | 13 replies
It's a very desirable area, and it's a good property, but I think a few quality of life things are holding it back.
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10 October 2024 | 17 replies
Alternatively, you can own the rental directly, take the income directly and simplify your life, taxes and everything.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
So, think of this model as the financial life a child would receive had the parents stayed together.
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4 October 2024 | 4 replies
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9 October 2024 | 13 replies
Unfortunately I wound up with a life changing situation that forced me to give it up.