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4 January 2025 | 26 replies
I was able to replenish emergency fund money I had to dip into for furnishing, was able to pay off a hot tub, was able to replace 2 garage doors and paid for a larger repair this year.
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15 January 2025 | 24 replies
Places with strong population and job growth (think the Sunbelt regions or emerging Midwestern cities) can offer solid cash flow and long-term appreciation.
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29 December 2024 | 11 replies
@Reeti PeshawariaThis is a bit tricky to do since STR regulations are an emerging political topic so regulations are consistently shifting.
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23 December 2024 | 15 replies
But we’ve found that while they still stay quite busy they can always manage to come pretty quickly in an emergency.
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10 January 2025 | 28 replies
@Robert BishopTo prepare for your first real estate investment, build a strong financial foundation with a credit score of 700+ and an emergency fund.
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26 December 2024 | 6 replies
We are currently emerging them for Xmas in Malta.
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25 December 2024 | 2 replies
We have retirement accounts, a small private stock market account, and an emergency fund.
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19 December 2024 | 7 replies
It was cheaper to clear the line each year, but eventually I excavated because i got tired of getting emergency calls about toilet backup.
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23 January 2025 | 30 replies
Meanwhile, others who had boiler rooms, or several of you (money bundlers - aka "fall guys") will emerge unscathed.
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6 January 2025 | 28 replies
You'll have the cash in an emergency, and when you have enough, pay off the house at once, if that's what you want.