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14 October 2024 | 24 replies
.- for example, although SPY lost 28% their value in 202, but as total return, my portfolio is flat because my dividend income is offsetting the market gain losses.- what I am trying to say is that, if you are a "professional fund manager", you could create your set of portfolio that could beat the market , in this situation , the 401k is even less important.
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12 October 2024 | 16 replies
A 30-year fixed rate offers peace of mind knowing your payments won’t change over time.The longer you hold the property, the more value you'll gain from the lower interest rate, so it’s ideal for a buy-and-hold strategy.3.
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9 October 2024 | 12 replies
Plus reducing capital gains
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9 October 2024 | 14 replies
I also listen to broadcasts and I am really impressed by Brian Burke and Andrew Cushmen that stop buying in the last three years and sell most of the property to realize gain before collapse.
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11 October 2024 | 13 replies
Most of them have appreciated by over 35% in the last four years, providing us with solid equity gains.
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8 October 2024 | 36 replies
You do this to not gain anonymity solely, but for liability.
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11 October 2024 | 11 replies
Yes Grayson,Cashflow is hard to come by now.You shouldn't be looking at real estate to get rich tomorrow or gain massive amounts of capital now.But as you own the property for years the rents will increase, the asset price will rise, and your loan balance will go down.
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
In some cases, gross income can include recurring capital gains or unrealized income, winnings from a day of gambling, rental income, and sometimes even interest earned on retirement accounts.
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10 October 2024 | 23 replies
., capital gains).
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14 October 2024 | 420 replies
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